Hilton Appleton Paper Valley vs Courtyard by Marriott Appleton Riverfront
Both are in Appleton (WI), 1.9 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Appleton
Hilton Appleton Paper Valley
- Guest rating
- 7.4 Good
- Location score
- 5.7
- Score by category
- 8 of 13
Hotel★★★Peabody Park
Courtyard by Marriott Appleton Riverfront
- Guest rating
- 9.5 Exceptional
- Location score
- 3.7
- Score by category
- 5 of 13
The short answer
Pick Hilton Appleton Paper Valley
It comes out ahead on 8 of 13 compared facts. 1.9 km apart.
Choose Hilton Appleton Paper Valley if you want
- to walk to the sights
- more restaurants on the doorstep
Choose Courtyard by Marriott Appleton Riverfront if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- free parking
Why is Hilton Appleton Paper Valley better than Courtyard by Marriott Appleton Riverfront?
- 11.9 km closer to the city centre−1.9 km
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 371 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+71
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 81 vs 42)+39
- 58 more sights within 1 km+8
Why is Courtyard by Marriott Appleton Riverfront better than Hilton Appleton Paper Valley?
- 11.9 km closer to the beach (3.0 km vs 4.9 km)−1.9 km
- 2Has free parking
- 3Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00)−1h
- 4Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hilton Appleton Paper Valley vs Courtyard by Marriott Appleton Riverfront: which hotel is better? | Hilton Appleton Paper Valley | Courtyard by Marriott Appleton Riverfront |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.4 | – |
| Location | 5.7 +2.0 | 3.7 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 8.6 +0.7 |
| Guest rating | 7.4 | 9.5 +2.1 |
| Number of reviews | 35 +32 | 3 |
| Google rating | – | 4.7/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 446 |
| Rank in Appleton (WI) | top 89% | top 42% +47% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.7 +2.0 | 3.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 4.7 km −1.9 km | 6.6 km |
| To the beach | – | 3.0 km |
| To the airport | 8.8 km −1.9 km | 11 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 79 +71 | 8 |
| Sights within 1 km | 11 +8 | 3 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Newest building or renovation | 1982 | – |
| Listed amenities | 13 +2 | 11 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 15:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
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Price for your dates
Courtyard by Marriott Appleton Riverfront
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Location
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Hilton Appleton Paper Valley or Courtyard by Marriott Appleton Riverfront: common questions
Which is better, Hilton Appleton Paper Valley or Courtyard by Marriott Appleton Riverfront?
Hilton Appleton Paper Valley leads in 8 of 13 categories, including number of reviews, location score, distance to the centre. Courtyard by Marriott Appleton Riverfront is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Appleton (WI).
Which is cheaper, Hilton Appleton Paper Valley or Courtyard by Marriott Appleton Riverfront?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hilton Appleton Paper Valley is closer: 4.7 km from the centre, against 6.6 km for Courtyard by Marriott Appleton Riverfront.
How far apart are Hilton Appleton Paper Valley and Courtyard by Marriott Appleton Riverfront?
The two hotels are 1.9 km apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score