Howard Johnson vs Ramada
Averages across 355 Howard Johnson and 1,091 Ramada hotels, and a head-to-head in the 77 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Ramada
Ramada leads on 4 of 7 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.25 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Howard Johnson vs Ramada: which hotel brand is better? | Howard Johnson | Ramada |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 7.80 | 8.05 +0.25 |
| Rated 8 or more | 50% | 61% +11% |
| Rated below 7 | 18% | 8% |
| Average Google rating | 3.41/5 | 3.80/5 +0.39 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 43,486 | 381,019 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 55) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 30 | 24 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 355 | 1,091 |
| Countries | 19 | 75 |
| Typical opening year | 2012 | 2013 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 62% | 58% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 14:00 |
| Usual check-out | 11:00 | 12:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 50% | 29% |
| Swimming pool | 62% | 65% |
| Gym | 61% | 73% |
| Free parking | 91% | 87% |
| Pets allowed | 2% | 3% |
| Shuttle | 37% | 35% |
| Laundry | 89% | 94% |
| Hot tub | 33% | 32% |
| Restaurant | 2% | 2% |
| Bar | 75% | 88% |
| Kitchen | 1% | 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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Chengdu China
Compare these twoHoward Johnson Conference Resort Chengdu 8.6 Brand average here: 8.4
Ramada by Wyndham Chengdu North 7.8 Brand average here: 7.8
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Los Angeles (CA) United States
Compare these twoHoward Johnson by Wyndham Torrance 8.2 Brand average here: 8.1
Ramada Limited Redondo Beach 8.1 Brand average here: 7.5
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Kunming China
Compare these twoHoward Johnson Tropical Garden Plaza Kunming 8.6 Brand average here: 8.6
Ramada Encore by Wyndham Kunming Guandu 9.1 Brand average here: 9.1
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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
Ramada by Wyndham Bronx 8.3 Brand average here: 7.7
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Shanghai China
Compare these twoHoward Johnson Leonora Plaza Shanghai 8.7 Brand average here: 8.7
Shanghai Pudong Airport Ramada Encore Hotel - 24 hours free shuttle bus to Pudong Airport 8.3 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
Ramada by Wyndham Altamonte Springs Near I-4 8.2 Brand average here: 7.7
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Dubai United Arab Emirates
Compare these twoHoward Johnson by Wyndham Bur Dubai 7.8 Brand average here: 7.8
Ramada by Wyndham Dubai Barsha Heights 8.6 Brand average here: 8.3
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Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Compare these twoHoward Johnson By Wyndham Kuala Lumpur 118 8.5 Brand average here: 8.5
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Kuala Lumpur City Centre 8.5 Brand average here: 8.1
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Buenos Aires Argentina
Compare these twoHoward Johnson Hotel Boutique Recoleta 8.7 Brand average here: 8.5
Ramada by Wyndham Buenos Aires Centro 8.2 Brand average here: 8.2
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Niagara Falls (ON) Canada
Compare these twoHoward Johnson Plaza by Wyndham by the Falls Niagara Falls 8.4 Brand average here: 7.6
Ramada By Wyndham, Niagara Falls Near Fallsview District 7.8 Brand average here: 7.0
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Shenzhen China
Compare these twoHoward Johnson Royal Hotel Shenzhen 9.3 Brand average here: 9.3
Ramada by Wyndham Shenzhen Baoan 8.0 Brand average here: 7.7
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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
Ramada by Wyndham DFW Airport 8.9 Brand average here: 8.9
Howard Johnson or Ramada: common questions
Is Howard Johnson or Ramada better?
On average, Ramada hotels score 8.05/10 from guests and Howard Johnson hotels 7.80/10. Ramada leads on 4 of the 7 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.25 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 55 cities where both have rated hotels, Howard Johnson has the higher average in 30 and Ramada in 24.
Which brand has newer hotels?
They are about the same age: the typical hotel of each brand opened in 2013.
Do Howard Johnson and Ramada hotels include free breakfast?
50% of Howard Johnson hotels and 29% of Ramada 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 1,091 Ramada hotels in 75 countries.
Do Howard Johnson and Ramada 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