Howard Johnson vs La Quinta
Averages across 355 Howard Johnson and 909 La Quinta hotels, and a head-to-head in the 72 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: La Quinta
La Quinta leads on 7 of 7 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.44 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Howard Johnson vs La Quinta: which hotel brand is better? | Howard Johnson | La Quinta |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 7.80 | 8.24 +0.44 |
| Rated 8 or more | 50% | 68% +18% |
| Rated below 7 | 18% | 6% |
| Average Google rating | 3.41/5 | 4.09/5 +0.68 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 43,486 | 69,647 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 60) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 13 | 47 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 355 | 909 |
| Countries | 19 | 15 |
| Typical opening year | 2012 | 2016 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 62% | 85% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 50% | 79% |
| Swimming pool | 62% | 94% |
| Gym | 61% | 81% |
| Free parking | 91% | 92% |
| Pets allowed | 2% | 2% |
| Shuttle | 37% | 20% |
| Laundry | 89% | 95% |
| Hot tub | 33% | 59% |
| Restaurant | 2% | 2% |
| Bar | 75% | 60% |
| Kitchen | 1% | 0% |
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 twoHoward Johnson by Wyndham Arlington Ballpark / Six Flags 8.4 Brand average here: 7.2
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dallas Grand Prairie North 9.2 Brand average here: 8.3
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Houston (TX) United States
Compare these twoHoward Johnson by Wyndham Houston Heights/Downtown 8.2 Brand average here: 7.5
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Houston Cypress 9.0 Brand average here: 8.1
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Phoenix (AZ) United States
Compare these twoHoward Johnson by Wyndham Phoenix Airport/Downtown Area 5.4 Brand average here: 6.9
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale 8.6 Brand average here: 8.2
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Orlando (FL) United States
Compare these twoHoward Johnson by Wyndham Orlando Lake Buena Vista South 7.7 Brand average here: 7.6
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orlando UCF 9.0 Brand average here: 8.3
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New York (NY) United States
Compare these twoHoward Johnson by Wyndham Long Island City 6.8 Brand average here: 6.8
La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Queens NYC/JFK AirTrain 8.6 Brand average here: 7.9
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Los Angeles (CA) United States
Compare these twoHoward Johnson by Wyndham Torrance 8.2 Brand average here: 8.1
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Buena Park 8.3 Brand average here: 8.3
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Oklahoma City (OK) United States
Compare these twoHoward Johnson by Wyndham Oklahoma City 8.2 Brand average here: 8.2
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham OKC North - Quail Springs 9.0 Brand average here: 8.8
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Albuquerque (NM) United States
Compare these twoSandia Peak Inn Old Town ABQ, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham 7.2 Brand average here: 7.2
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Albuquerque Midtown 8.2 Brand average here: 7.4
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Chattanooga (TN) United States
Compare these twoHoward Johnson by Wyndham Chattanooga Lookout Mountain I-24 8.2 Brand average here: 8.2
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chattanooga Downtown/South 9.0 Brand average here: 8.8
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San Diego (CA) United States
Compare these twoHoward Johnson by Wyndham San Diego Sea World 8.0 Brand average here: 7.4
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Diego Mission Bay 7.8 Brand average here: 7.8
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Colorado Springs (CO) United States
Compare these twoHoward Johnson by Wyndham Colorado Springs 7.8 Brand average here: 7.8
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Colorado Springs North 8.0 Brand average here: 7.4
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Virginia Beach (VA) United States
Compare these twoHoward Johnson by Wyndham Virginia Beach 7.9 Brand average here: 7.4
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Virginia Beach 8.1 Brand average here: 8.0
Howard Johnson or La Quinta: common questions
Is Howard Johnson or La Quinta better?
On average, La Quinta hotels score 8.24/10 from guests and Howard Johnson hotels 7.80/10. La Quinta leads on 7 of the 7 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.44 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 60 cities where both have rated hotels, Howard Johnson has the higher average in 13 and La Quinta in 47.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical La Quinta hotel opened in 2016, the typical Howard Johnson hotel in 2012.
Do Howard Johnson and La Quinta hotels include free breakfast?
50% of Howard Johnson hotels and 79% of La Quinta 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 909 La Quinta hotels in 15 countries.
Do Howard Johnson and La Quinta belong to the same company?
Yes, both belong 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