Hampton Inn vs Howard Johnson
Averages across 2,575 Hampton Inn and 355 Howard Johnson hotels, and a head-to-head in the 115 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Hampton Inn
Hampton Inn leads on 5 of 7 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.92 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Hampton Inn vs Howard Johnson: which hotel brand is better? | Hampton Inn | Howard Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.72 +0.92 | 7.80 |
| Rated 8 or more | 88% +38% | 50% |
| Rated below 7 | 2% | 18% |
| Average Google rating | 4.24/5 +0.83 | 3.41/5 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 39,668 | 43,486 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 84) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 75 | 5 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 2,575 | 355 |
| Countries | 6 | 19 |
| Typical opening year | 2003 | 2012 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 40% | 62% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 94% | 50% |
| Swimming pool | 95% | 62% |
| Gym | 87% | 61% |
| Free parking | 74% | 91% |
| Pets allowed | 4% | 2% |
| Shuttle | 23% | 37% |
| Laundry | 90% | 89% |
| Hot tub | 34% | 33% |
| Restaurant | 0% | 2% |
| Bar | 18% | 75% |
| 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 twoHampton Inn & Suites Dallas/Richardson 9.2 Brand average here: 8.7
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Arlington Ballpark / Six Flags 8.4 Brand average here: 7.2
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Phoenix (AZ) United States
Compare these twoHampton Inn Phoenix/Chandler 8.9 Brand average here: 8.9
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Phoenix Airport/Downtown Area 5.4 Brand average here: 6.9
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Houston (TX) United States
Compare these twoHampton Inn Houston-Brookhollow 9.5 Brand average here: 8.7
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Houston Heights/Downtown 8.2 Brand average here: 7.5
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Orlando (FL) United States
Compare these twoHampton Inn & Suites Orlando-North/Altamonte Springs 9.5 Brand average here: 8.9
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Orlando Lake Buena Vista South 7.7 Brand average here: 7.6
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New York (NY) United States
Compare these twoHampton Inn Manhattan/Times Square Central 8.9 Brand average here: 8.4
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Long Island City 6.8 Brand average here: 6.8
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Los Angeles (CA) United States
Compare these twoHampton Inn Long Beach Airport 9.1 Brand average here: 8.6
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Torrance 8.2 Brand average here: 8.1
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Columbus (OH) United States
Compare these twoHampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area 9.5 Brand average here: 8.8
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71 5.9 Brand average here: 5.9
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Oklahoma City (OK) United States
Compare these twoHampton Inn & Suites Oklahoma City-Bricktown 8.6 Brand average here: 8.6
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Oklahoma City 8.2 Brand average here: 8.2
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San Diego (CA) United States
Compare these twoHampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley 8.8 Brand average here: 8.7
Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego Sea World 8.0 Brand average here: 7.4
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Detroit (MI) United States
Compare these twoHampton Inn Detroit/Madison Heights/South Troy Area 8.8 Brand average here: 8.6
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Romulus Detroit Metro Airport 7.4 Brand average here: 7.4
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Savannah (GA) United States
Compare these twoHampton Inn & Suites Savannah Historic District 9.1 Brand average here: 8.5
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Savannah GA 8.0 Brand average here: 8.0
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Colorado Springs (CO) United States
Compare these twoHampton Inn & Suites Colorado Springs/I-25 South 9.3 Brand average here: 8.9
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Colorado Springs 7.8 Brand average here: 7.8
Hampton Inn or Howard Johnson: common questions
Is Hampton Inn or Howard Johnson better?
On average, Hampton Inn hotels score 8.72/10 from guests and Howard Johnson hotels 7.80/10. Hampton Inn leads on 5 of the 7 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.92 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 84 cities where both have rated hotels, Hampton Inn has the higher average in 75 and Howard Johnson in 5.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Howard Johnson hotel opened in 2012, the typical Hampton Inn hotel in 2003.
Do Hampton Inn and Howard Johnson hotels include free breakfast?
94% of Hampton Inn hotels and 50% of Howard Johnson 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 2,575 Hampton Inn hotels in 6 countries and 355 Howard Johnson hotels in 19 countries.
Do Hampton Inn and Howard Johnson belong to the same company?
No. Hampton Inn belongs to Hilton, Howard Johnson to Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.
More brand match-ups
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