Howard Johnson vs Rodeway Inn
Averages across 355 Howard Johnson and 514 Rodeway Inn hotels, and a head-to-head in the 45 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Howard Johnson
Howard Johnson leads on 5 of 5 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.47 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Howard Johnson vs Rodeway Inn: which hotel brand is better? | Howard Johnson | Rodeway Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 7.80 +0.47 | 7.33 |
| Rated 8 or more | 50% +20% | 30% |
| Rated below 7 | 18% | 35% |
| Average Google rating | 3.41/5 +0.04 | 3.37/5 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 43,486 | 16,744 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 36) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 29 | 7 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 355 | 514 |
| Countries | 19 | 2 |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 50% | 68% |
| Swimming pool | 65% | 57% |
| Gym | 64% | 73% |
| Free parking | 91% | 94% |
| Pets allowed | 5% | 5% |
| Shuttle | 36% | 10% |
| Laundry | 89% | 78% |
| Hot tub | 33% | 22% |
| Restaurant | 9% | 2% |
| Bar | 72% | 91% |
| Kitchen | 1% | 28% |
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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Los Angeles (CA) United States
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Torrance 8.2 Brand average here: 8.1
Rodeway Inn South Gate - Los Angeles South 8.9 Brand average here: 8.0
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Dallas (TX) United States
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Arlington Ballpark / Six Flags 8.4 Brand average here: 7.2
Rodeway Inn Garland Harbor Point Brand average here: 6.9
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Houston (TX) United States
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Houston Heights/Downtown 8.2 Brand average here: 7.5
Rodeway Inn South Houston 9.2 Brand average here: 7.5
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Orlando (FL) United States
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Orlando Lake Buena Vista South 7.7 Brand average here: 7.6
Rodeway Inn Apopka South Brand average here: 7.5
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San Diego (CA) United States
Howard Johnson by Wyndham San Diego Sea World 8.0 Brand average here: 7.4
Rodeway Inn San Diego South San Ysidro Border 6.9 Brand average here: 7.1
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New York (NY) United States
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Long Island City 6.8 Brand average here: 6.8
Rodeway Inn Bronx Zoo 6.1 Brand average here: 5.7
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Phoenix (AZ) United States
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Phoenix Airport/Downtown Area 5.4 Brand average here: 6.9
Rodeway Inn Old Town Scottsdale 8.0 Brand average here: 6.2
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Williamsburg (VA) United States
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Williamsburg 7.9 Brand average here: 7.9
Rodeway Inn Williamsburg Historic Area 8.0 Brand average here: 7.8
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Clarksville (TN) United States
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Clarksville Tennessee 6.9 Brand average here: 6.9
Rodeway Inn & Suites Clarksville near Governors Square Mall 6.5 Brand average here: 6.5
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Winter Haven (FL) United States
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Winter Haven FL 8.0 Brand average here: 8.0
Rodeway Inn & Suites Haines City - Winter Haven 7.3 Brand average here: 6.6
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Columbus (OH) United States
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Columbus State Fairgrounds I-71 5.9 Brand average here: 5.9
Rodeway Inn Columbus West 7.0 Brand average here: 5.3
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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
Rodeway Inn Albuquerque West 7.7 Brand average here: 6.8
Howard Johnson or Rodeway Inn: common questions
Is Howard Johnson or Rodeway Inn better?
On average, Howard Johnson hotels score 7.80/10 from guests and Rodeway Inn hotels 7.33/10. Howard Johnson leads on 5 of the 5 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.47 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 36 cities where both have rated hotels, Howard Johnson has the higher average in 29 and Rodeway Inn in 7.
Do Howard Johnson and Rodeway Inn hotels include free breakfast?
50% of Howard Johnson hotels and 68% of Rodeway 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 514 Rodeway Inn hotels in 2 countries.
Do Howard Johnson and Rodeway Inn belong to the same company?
No. Howard Johnson belongs to Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Rodeway Inn to Choice Hotels.
More brand match-ups
Updated 6 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