Hampton Inn vs Residence Inn by Marriott
Averages across 2,575 Hampton Inn and 983 Residence Inn by Marriott hotels, and a head-to-head in the 442 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Residence Inn by Marriott
Residence Inn by Marriott leads on 6 of 7 measures. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.07), so the hotel you pick matters more than the brand.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Hampton Inn vs Residence Inn by Marriott: which hotel brand is better? | Hampton Inn | Residence Inn by Marriott |
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| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.72 | 8.79 +0.07 |
| Rated 8 or more | 88% | 91% +3% |
| Rated below 7 | 2% | 1% |
| Average Google rating | 4.24/5 | 4.29/5 +0.05 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 39,668 | 9,755 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 152) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 48 | 101 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 2,575 | 983 |
| Countries | 6 | 31 |
| Typical opening year | 2003 | 2017 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 40% | 79% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 11:00 | 12:00 |
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
Residence Inn by Marriott Dallas Downtown 9.5 Brand average here: 9.2
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Phoenix (AZ) United States
Compare these twoHampton Inn Phoenix/Chandler 8.9 Brand average here: 8.9
Residence Inn by Marriott Tempe Downtown/University 9.7 Brand average here: 8.9
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Houston (TX) United States
Compare these twoHampton Inn Houston-Brookhollow 9.5 Brand average here: 8.7
Residence Inn by Marriott Houston Westchase on Westheimer 8.9 Brand average here: 8.8
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Orlando (FL) United States
Compare these twoHampton Inn & Suites Orlando-North/Altamonte Springs 9.5 Brand average here: 8.9
Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS® Town Center 9.7 Brand average here: 8.9
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Los Angeles (CA) United States
Compare these twoHampton Inn Long Beach Airport 9.1 Brand average here: 8.6
Residence Inn by Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE 8.9 Brand average here: 8.8
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New York (NY) United States
Compare these twoHampton Inn Manhattan/Times Square Central 8.9 Brand average here: 8.4
Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Central Park 8.8 Brand average here: 8.7
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Chicago (IL) United States
Compare these twoHampton Inn & Suites Rosemont Chicago O'Hare 9.1 Brand average here: 8.8
Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown/Loop 9.3 Brand average here: 8.9
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Atlanta (GA) United States
Compare these twoHampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody 9.3 Brand average here: 8.4
Residence Inn by Marriott Atlanta Norcross/Peachtree Corners 9.0 Brand average here: 8.7
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Austin (TX) United States
Compare these twoHampton Inn & Suites Austin @ The University/Capitol 9.1 Brand average here: 8.5
Residence Inn by Marriott Austin Parmer/Tech Ridge 10.0 Brand average here: 9.2
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Charlotte (NC) United States
Compare these twoHampton Inn Charlotte-Uptown 8.8 Brand average here: 8.8
Residence Inn by Marriott Charlotte City Center 9.3 Brand average here: 9.4
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Jacksonville (FL) United States
Compare these twoHampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Deerwood Park 9.3 Brand average here: 8.7
Residence Inn by Marriott Jacksonville-Mayo Clinic Area 9.7 Brand average here: 9.7
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Richmond (VA) United States
Compare these twoHampton Inn by Hilton Richmond West Innsbrook 8.4 Brand average here: 8.1
Residence Inn by Marriott Richmond West/Midlothian Brand average here: 8.2
Hampton Inn or Residence Inn by Marriott: common questions
Is Hampton Inn or Residence Inn by Marriott better?
On average, Residence Inn by Marriott hotels score 8.79/10 from guests and Hampton Inn hotels 8.72/10. Residence Inn by Marriott leads on 6 of the 7 measures we compare. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.07), so the hotel you pick matters more than the brand.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 152 cities where both have rated hotels, Hampton Inn has the higher average in 48 and Residence Inn by Marriott in 101.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Residence Inn by Marriott hotel opened in 2017, the typical Hampton Inn hotel in 2003.
Which brand has more hotels?
StayVersus tracks 2,575 Hampton Inn hotels in 6 countries and 983 Residence Inn by Marriott hotels in 31 countries.
Do Hampton Inn and Residence Inn by Marriott belong to the same company?
No. Hampton Inn belongs to Hilton, Residence Inn by Marriott to Marriott International.
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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