Howard Johnson vs Kyriad
Averages across 355 Howard Johnson and 640 Kyriad hotels, and a head-to-head in the 31 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Kyriad
Kyriad leads on 4 of 6 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.24 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Howard Johnson vs Kyriad: which hotel brand is better? | Howard Johnson | Kyriad |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 7.80 | 8.04 +0.24 |
| Rated 8 or more | 50% | 55% +5% |
| Rated below 7 | 18% | 4% |
| Average Google rating | 3.41/5 | 3.87/5 +0.46 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 43,486 | 20,075 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 355 | 640 |
| Countries | 19 | 11 |
| Typical opening year | 2012 | 1997 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 62% | 60% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 14:00 |
| Usual check-out | 11:00 | 12:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 50% | 2% |
| Swimming pool | 62% | 40% |
| Gym | 61% | 18% |
| Free parking | 91% | 80% |
| Pets allowed | 2% | 6% |
| Shuttle | 37% | 15% |
| Laundry | 89% | 57% |
| Hot tub | 33% | 5% |
| Restaurant | 2% | 5% |
| Bar | 75% | 87% |
| Kitchen | 1% | 57% |
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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Shenzhen China
Compare these twoHoward Johnson Royal Hotel Shenzhen 9.3 Brand average here: 9.3
Kyriad Marvelous Hotel Shenzhen Longgang Nanlian Metro Station 8.9 Brand average here: 8.4
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Shanghai China
Howard Johnson Leonora Plaza Shanghai 8.7 Brand average here: 8.7
Kyriad Marvelous Hotel Shanghai Daning International Plaza Brand average here: 7.8
Howard Johnson or Kyriad: common questions
Is Howard Johnson or Kyriad better?
On average, Kyriad hotels score 8.04/10 from guests and Howard Johnson hotels 7.80/10. Kyriad leads on 4 of the 6 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.24 points.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Howard Johnson hotel opened in 2012, the typical Kyriad hotel in 1997.
Do Howard Johnson and Kyriad hotels include free breakfast?
50% of Howard Johnson hotels and 2% of Kyriad 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 355 Howard Johnson hotels in 19 countries and 640 Kyriad hotels in 11 countries.
Do Howard Johnson and Kyriad belong to the same company?
No. Howard Johnson belongs to Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Kyriad to Louvre Hotels Group.
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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