Residence Inn by Marriott vs Staybridge Suites
Averages across 983 Residence Inn by Marriott and 381 Staybridge Suites hotels, and a head-to-head in the 165 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Staybridge Suites
Staybridge Suites leads on 5 of 7 measures. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.04), 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.
| Residence Inn by Marriott vs Staybridge Suites: which hotel brand is better? | Residence Inn by Marriott | Staybridge Suites |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.79 | 8.83 +0.04 |
| Rated 8 or more | 91% | 92% |
| Rated below 7 | 1% | 1% |
| Average Google rating | 4.29/5 | 4.34/5 +0.05 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 9,755 | 15,231 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 62) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 29 | 33 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 983 | 381 |
| Countries | 31 | 16 |
| Typical opening year | 2016 | 2018 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 75% | 84% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 12:00 | 12:00 |
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
Residence Inn by Marriott Dallas Downtown 9.5 Brand average here: 9.1
Staybridge Suites Dallas Grand Prairie By IHG 9.1 Brand average here: 8.4
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Phoenix (AZ) United States
Residence Inn by Marriott Tempe Downtown/University 9.7 Brand average here: 8.9
Staybridge Suites Phoenix-Glendale By IHG 9.6 Brand average here: 9.0
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Houston (TX) United States
Residence Inn by Marriott Houston Westchase on Westheimer 8.9 Brand average here: 8.8
Staybridge Suites Houston Galleria Area By IHG 9.2 Brand average here: 8.7
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Orlando (FL) United States
Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS® Town Center 9.7 Brand average here: 8.9
Staybridge Suites Orlando at SeaWorld By IHG 8.8 Brand average here: 8.6
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Austin (TX) United States
Compare these twoResidence Inn by Marriott Austin Parmer/Tech Ridge 10.0 Brand average here: 9.2
Staybridge Suites Austin North - Parmer Lane By IHG 9.1 Brand average here: 8.6
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Denver (CO) United States
Residence Inn by Marriott Denver Central Park 9.8 Brand average here: 9.1
Staybridge Suites Denver International Airport By IHG 9.4 Brand average here: 8.8
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Chicago (IL) United States
Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown/Loop 9.3 Brand average here: 8.9
Staybridge Suites Chicago O'Hare - Rosemont by IHG 9.0 Brand average here: 9.1
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Indianapolis (IN) United States
Residence Inn Indianapolis Fishers Brand average here: 8.1
Staybridge Suites Indianapolis Downtown-Convention Center By IHG 9.2 Brand average here: 9.2
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Columbus (OH) United States
Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus OSU 9.8 Brand average here: 9.4
Staybridge Suites Columbus-Dublin By IHG 8.7 Brand average here: 8.8
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Charlotte (NC) United States
Residence Inn by Marriott Charlotte City Center 9.3 Brand average here: 9.4
STAYBRIDGE SUITES BALLANTYNE By IHG 8.8 Brand average here: 7.6
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Oklahoma City (OK) United States
Residence Inn by Marriott Oklahoma City South 8.6 Brand average here: 8.6
Staybridge Suites Oklahoma City - Downtown By IHG 8.9 Brand average here: 8.9
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Detroit (MI) United States
Residence Inn by Marriott Detroit Farmington Hills 9.2 Brand average here: 9.2
Staybridge Suites Detroit-Novi By IHG 9.2 Brand average here: 8.4
Residence Inn by Marriott or Staybridge Suites: common questions
Is Residence Inn by Marriott or Staybridge Suites better?
On average, Staybridge Suites hotels score 8.83/10 from guests and Residence Inn by Marriott hotels 8.79/10. Staybridge Suites leads on 5 of the 7 measures we compare. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.04), so the hotel you pick matters more than the brand.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 62 cities where both have rated hotels, Residence Inn by Marriott has the higher average in 29 and Staybridge Suites in 33.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Staybridge Suites hotel opened in 2018, the typical Residence Inn by Marriott hotel in 2016.
Which brand has more hotels?
StayVersus tracks 983 Residence Inn by Marriott hotels in 31 countries and 381 Staybridge Suites hotels in 16 countries.
Do Residence Inn by Marriott and Staybridge Suites belong to the same company?
No. Residence Inn by Marriott belongs to Marriott International, Staybridge Suites to IHG Hotels & Resorts.
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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