Fairfield by Marriott vs Ramada
Averages across 1,476 Fairfield by Marriott and 1,091 Ramada hotels, and a head-to-head in the 189 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Fairfield by Marriott
Fairfield by Marriott leads on 7 of 7 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.60 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Fairfield by Marriott vs Ramada: which hotel brand is better? | Fairfield by Marriott | Ramada |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.65 +0.60 | 8.05 |
| Rated 8 or more | 84% +23% | 61% |
| Rated below 7 | 3% | 8% |
| Average Google rating | 4.25/5 +0.45 | 3.80/5 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 55,603 | 381,019 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 103) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 80 | 19 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 1,476 | 1,091 |
| Countries | 21 | 75 |
| Typical opening year | 2018 | 2013 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 88% | 58% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 14:00 |
| Usual check-out | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 92% | 29% |
| Swimming pool | 84% | 65% |
| Gym | 65% | 73% |
| Free parking | 82% | 87% |
| Pets allowed | 18% | 3% |
| Shuttle | 0% | 35% |
| Laundry | 82% | 94% |
| Hot tub | 8% | 32% |
| Restaurant | 18% | 2% |
| Bar | 47% | 88% |
| Kitchen | 0% | 1% |
Both brands, same city
The best-rated hotel of each brand in cities where both have one. Open a match-up for the full hotel comparison.
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Dallas (TX) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Dallas Mesquite 9.1 Brand average here: 8.2
Ramada by Wyndham DFW Airport 8.9 Brand average here: 8.9
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New York (NY) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites New York Manhattan/Times Square South 8.6 Brand average here: 8.3
Ramada by Wyndham Bronx 8.3 Brand average here: 7.7
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Orlando (FL) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS® Town Center 9.7 Brand average here: 8.7
Ramada by Wyndham Altamonte Springs Near I-4 8.2 Brand average here: 7.7
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Hangzhou China
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Hangzhou Xiaoshan 9.1 Brand average here: 9.2
Ramada Encore Hangzhou Aoti 9.0 Brand average here: 7.6
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Shanghai China
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Shanghai Jingan 8.5 Brand average here: 8.1
Shanghai Pudong Airport Ramada Encore Hotel - 24 hours free shuttle bus to Pudong Airport 8.3 Brand average here: 7.8
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Los Angeles (CA) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Los Angeles LAX/El Segundo 8.4 Brand average here: 8.2
Ramada Limited Redondo Beach 8.1 Brand average here: 7.5
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Houston (TX) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Houston Humble 9.4 Brand average here: 7.9
Ramada by Wyndham Houston Intercontinental Airport East 7.7 Brand average here: 7.7
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Suzhou China
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Changshu Hi-Tech Zone 9.4 Brand average here: 9.4
Ramada by Wyndham Suzhou Luzhi 8.2 Brand average here: 7.9
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Guangzhou China
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Guangzhou Konggang 8.9 Brand average here: 8.4
Ramada Encore · International Hotel - Guangzhou Convention and Exhibition Center Garment Trade City 8.7 Brand average here: 8.3
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Kunming China
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Kunming Xinying 9.2 Brand average here: 9.2
Ramada Encore by Wyndham Kunming Guandu 9.1 Brand average here: 9.1
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San Antonio (TX) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites San Antonio SeaWorld®/Westover Hills 9.4 Brand average here: 8.7
Ramada by Wyndham San Antonio Near SeaWorld/Lackland AFB 8.9 Brand average here: 8.9
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Austin (TX) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Austin Parmer/Tech Ridge 8.7 Brand average here: 8.4
Ramada by Wyndham Austin South 8.2 Brand average here: 8.2
Fairfield by Marriott or Ramada: common questions
Is Fairfield by Marriott or Ramada better?
On average, Fairfield by Marriott hotels score 8.65/10 from guests and Ramada hotels 8.05/10. Fairfield by Marriott leads on 7 of the 7 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.60 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 103 cities where both have rated hotels, Fairfield by Marriott has the higher average in 80 and Ramada in 19.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Fairfield by Marriott hotel opened in 2018, the typical Ramada hotel in 2013.
Do Fairfield by Marriott and Ramada hotels include free breakfast?
92% of Fairfield by Marriott hotels and 29% of Ramada hotels list free breakfast, counting hotels with a complete amenity list. Check the page of the hotel you book.
Which brand has more hotels?
StayVersus tracks 1,476 Fairfield by Marriott hotels in 21 countries and 1,091 Ramada hotels in 75 countries.
Do Fairfield by Marriott and Ramada belong to the same company?
No. Fairfield by Marriott belongs to Marriott International, Ramada to Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.
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Updated 11 Oct 2026. Averages over the hotels StayVersus tracks: guest ratings from Agoda (hotels with 5+ reviews), Google ratings from public Google Maps listings (hotels with 20+ reviews). A hotel counts for a brand only when its name confirms it. How we score