Howard Johnson vs Quality Inn
Averages across 355 Howard Johnson and 1,791 Quality Inn hotels, and a head-to-head in the 94 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Quality Inn
Quality Inn leads on 5 of 7 measures. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.12), 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.
| Howard Johnson vs Quality Inn: which hotel brand is better? | Howard Johnson | Quality Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 7.80 | 7.92 +0.12 |
| Rated 8 or more | 50% | 52% |
| Rated below 7 | 18% | 12% |
| Average Google rating | 3.41/5 | 3.66/5 +0.25 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 43,486 | 61,161 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 77) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 30 | 46 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 355 | 1,791 |
| Countries | 19 | 7 |
| Typical opening year | 2012 | 1995 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 62% | 67% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 50% | 78% |
| Swimming pool | 62% | 78% |
| Gym | 61% | 75% |
| Free parking | 91% | 84% |
| Pets allowed | 2% | 2% |
| Shuttle | 37% | 11% |
| Laundry | 89% | 86% |
| Hot tub | 33% | 29% |
| Restaurant | 2% | 1% |
| Bar | 75% | 90% |
| Kitchen | 1% | 26% |
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
Quality Inn & Suites Grand Prairie South 9.1 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
Quality Inn & Suites Bell Gardens-Los Angeles 8.2 Brand average here: 7.8
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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
Quality Inn & Suites Heritage Park 8.7 Brand average here: 7.8
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Houston (TX) United States
Compare these twoHoward Johnson by Wyndham Houston Heights/Downtown 8.2 Brand average here: 7.5
Quality Inn Houston East I-10 8.8 Brand average here: 7.9
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Detroit (MI) United States
Compare these twoHoward Johnson by Wyndham Romulus Detroit Metro Airport 7.4 Brand average here: 7.4
Quality Inn Southfield - Detroit 8.5 Brand average here: 7.3
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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
Quality Inn & Suites Albuquerque North near Balloon Fiesta Park 7.6 Brand average here: 7.2
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Colorado Springs (CO) United States
Compare these twoHoward Johnson by Wyndham Colorado Springs 7.8 Brand average here: 7.8
Quality Inn & Suites Garden Of The Gods 8.4 Brand average here: 8.2
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Ocean City (MD) United States
Compare these twoHoward Johnson by Wyndham Ocean City Oceanfront 9.5 Brand average here: 9.3
Quality Inn Oceanfront 8.6 Brand average here: 8.4
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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
Quality Inn Near Sunset Park 7.2 Brand average here: 6.9
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Columbus (OH) United States
Compare these twoHoward Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71 5.9 Brand average here: 5.9
Quality Inn & Suites 8.3 Brand average here: 8.1
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Oklahoma City (OK) United States
Compare these twoHoward Johnson by Wyndham Oklahoma City 8.2 Brand average here: 8.2
Quality Inn Moore - Oklahoma City 8.7 Brand average here: 8.3
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Savannah (GA) United States
Compare these twoHoward Johnson by Wyndham Savannah GA 8.0 Brand average here: 8.0
Quality Inn Pooler - Savannah I-95 8.7 Brand average here: 7.9
Howard Johnson or Quality Inn: common questions
Is Howard Johnson or Quality Inn better?
On average, Quality Inn hotels score 7.92/10 from guests and Howard Johnson hotels 7.80/10. Quality Inn leads on 5 of the 7 measures we compare. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.12), so the hotel you pick matters more than the brand.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 77 cities where both have rated hotels, Howard Johnson has the higher average in 30 and Quality Inn in 46.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Howard Johnson hotel opened in 2012, the typical Quality Inn hotel in 1995.
Do Howard Johnson and Quality Inn hotels include free breakfast?
50% of Howard Johnson hotels and 78% of Quality Inn 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 1,791 Quality Inn hotels in 7 countries.
Do Howard Johnson and Quality Inn belong to the same company?
No. Howard Johnson belongs to Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Quality Inn to Choice Hotels.
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