Led in size by Marriott International, there are about 70 hotel operators with over 20,000 hotel rooms or over 100 hotels (see hotelsmag.com ‘325 Hotels Rank‘). Except for approximately ten large hotel groups and a similar number of luxury or specialist operators, most are focused on specific regions with a large concentration in North America.
Below are the website links for the development, brand and primary sites of the top 15 operators listed in order of the total number of hotel rooms, as published by the ‘325 Hotels Rank‘ July/August 2018:
Note: Links and brand list extracted from respective corporate websites, last updated February 2019, to report a missing/error links or data please use contact page
Marriott International
- HQ: Bethesda, Maryland, Washington D.C., USA
- Hotels: 6,700+ in 129 countries
- Brands (30): Midscale (3): Fairfield by Marriott, Moxy Hotels, Protea Hotels by Marriott. Upscale (15): AC Hotels by Marriott, Aloft Hotels, Autograph Collection Hotels, Courtyard by Marriott, Delta Hotels by Marriott, Design Hotels, Four Points by Sheraton, Gaylord Hotels, Le Méridien, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Renaissance Hotels, Sheraton Hotels and Resorts, SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Tribute Portfolio, Westin Hotels & Resorts. Luxury (7): Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, Edition Hotels, JW Marriott Hotels, The Luxury Collection, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, W Hotels. Extended Stay (4): Element by Westin, Marriott Executive Apartments, Inn by Marriott, TownePlace Suites. Timeshare (1): Marriott Vacation Club.
Hilton Hotels & Resorts
- HQ: Tysons Corner, Virginia, USA
- Hotels: 5,500+ in 109 countries
- Brands (15): Midscale (3): Hampton by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Motto by Hilton, Tru by Hilton. Upscale (5): Canopy by Hilton, Curio Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.Luxury (3): Conrad Hotels & Resorts, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts. Extended stay (3): Embassy Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton. Timeshare (1): Hilton Grand Vacations.
IHG (InterContinental Hotel Group)
- HQ: Denham, Buckinghamshire, UK
- Hotels: 5,400+ in nearly 100 countries
- Brands (14): Midscale (3): Avid an IHG Hotel, Holiday Inn Express, Holiday Inn Resort. Upscale (5): Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, Even Hotels, Hotel Indigo, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Voco an IHG Hotel. Luxury (3): Hualuxe Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Regent Hotels & Resorts. Extended stay (2): Candlewood Suites, Staybridge Suites. Timeshare (1) Holiday Inn Club Vacations.
- Hotel development site (EMEAA)
- Hotel brands site (EMEAA)
- Hotel primary property booking site
- Wikipedia site
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts
- HQ: Parsippany, New Jersey, USA
- Hotels: 8,000+ in 82 countries
- Brands (19): Value & Midscale (11): AmericInn by Wyndham, Baymont by Wyndham, Days Inn by Wyndham, Howard Johnson by Wyndham, La Quinta, Microtel by Wyndham, Ramada Worldwide by Wyndham, Super 8 by Wyndham, Travelodge by Wyndham, Wingate by Wyndham, Wyndham Garden. Upscale (6): Dazzler by Wyndham, Dolce Hotels and Resorts by Wyndham, Esplendor Boutique Hotels by Wyndham, TM Trademark Collection by Wyndham, TRYP by Wyndham, Wyndham. Luxury (1): Wyndham Grand. Extended stay (1): Hawthorn Suites.
Jin Jiang International
- HQ: Shanghai, China
- Hotels: 7,700+ in 67 countries
- Brands (13): Value & Midscale (8): Campanile, Hometel a Sarovar Hotel, Jin Jiang Inn, Kyriad Hotel, Kyriad Prestige, Première Classe, Sarovar Portico, Tulip Inn. Upscale (3): Hôtels & Préférence, Golden Tulip, Sarovar Premiere. Luxury (2): Metropolo Hotels, Royal Tulip.
- Hotel development site (Chinese)
- Hotel brands site (via Louvre Hotels site)
- Hotel primary property booking site (Chinese)
- Wikipedia site
Accor Hotels Group
- HQ: Paris, France
- Hotels: 4,500+ in 100 countries
- Brands (30): Value & Midscale (11): Adagio ApartHotel, Breakfree, HotelF1, Ibis Hotels, Ibis budget Hotels, Ibis Styles Hotels, Jo&Joe, Mama Shelter, Mantra Hotels Resorts Apartments, Mercure Hotels, Novotel Hotels Suites & Resorts. Upscale (11): Angsana, Art Series, Grand Mecure Hotels & Resorts, Mantis Hotels & Eco Escapes, MGallery by Sofitel, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, Peppers, Pullman Hotels & Resorts, Swissotel Hotels & Resorts, The Sebel, 25hours Hotels. Luxury (7) Banyan Tree, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Orient Express, Raffles, Rixos Hotels, SO/ Hotels & Resorts, Sofitel Hotels & Resorts. Private Rental (1): Onefinestay.
Choice Hotels International
- HQ: Rockville, Maryland, USA
- Hotels: 6,800+ in 35+ countries
- Brands (13): Value & Midscale (7): Econo Lodge, Clarion Hotels, Clarion Pointe, Comfort Inn & Suites, Quality Inn, Rodeway Inn, Sleep Inn. Upscale (2): Ascend Hotel Collection, Cambria Hotels. Extended Stay (3): MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, WoodSpring Suites. Timeshare (1): Vacation Rentals by Choice Hotels
BTG Homeinns Hotel Group
- HQ: Shanghai, China
- Hotels: 3,700+
- Brands (4): Value & Midscale (4): Fairylands, Homeinn, Homeinn Plus, Motel 168, Yitel.
Huazhu Hotels Group (former China Lodging Group from June 2018)
- HQ: Shanghai, China
- Hotels: 3,800+
- Brands (12): Value & Midscale (10): Hi Inn, HanTing Hotel, Elan Hotel, HanTing Premium Hotel, JI Hotel, Starway Hotel, Joya Hotel, Crystal Orange Hotel, Orange Hotel Select, Orange Hotel, Manxin Hotel & Resorts. Upscale (2) Joya Hotel, VUE Hotel.
Best Western Hotels & Resorts
- HQ: Phoenix, Arizona, USA
- Hotels: 4,200+ in 100+ countries
- Brands (10): Value & Midscale (7): Aiden by Best Western, Best Western, Best Western Plus, BW Signature Collection by Best Western, GLo by Best Western, Sadie by Best Western, Vib by Best Western. Upscale (2): Best Western Premier, BW Premier Collection by Best Western. Extended Stay (1): Executive Residency by Best Western.
Hyatt Hotels
- HQ: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Hotels: 750+ in 55+ countries
- Brands (13): Upscale (6): Hyatt Centric, Hyatt, Hyatt Place, Hyatt Regency, Hyatt Zilara All-Inclusive Resorts, Hyatt Ziva All-Inclusive Resorts. Luxury (5): Andaz, Grand Hyatt, Miraval Resorts, Park Hyatt, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt. Extended Stay (1): Hyatt House. Timeshare (1): Hyatt Residence Club.
GreenTree Hospitality Group
- HQ: Shanghai, China
- Hotels: 2,558 in 5 countries
- Brands (9): Value & Midscale (9):
Gme Hotel,Gya Hotel, GreenTree Inn, GreenTree Eastern Hotel, GT Alliance Hotel, Shell Hotel, Wumian Hotel,Vatica Hotel, VX Hotel.
- Hotel development site (Chinese) / (USA franchise)
- Hotel brands site (Chinese)
- Hotel primary property booking site (China) / (USA Site)
- Wikipedia site
RHG (Radisson Hotel Group)
- HQ: Minnetonka, Minnesota, USA
- Hotels: 1,100+ in nearly 100 countries
- Brands (8): Value & Midscale (3): Country Inns & Suites by Radisson, Park Inn by Radisson, Prizeotel. Upscale (4): Park Plaza, Radisson, Radisson Blu, Radisson Red. Luxury (1) Radisson Collection.
G6 Hospitality
- HQ: Carrollton, Texas, USA
- Hotels: 1,450+ in USA, Canada & India
- Brands (2): Value & Midscale (1): Motel 6. Extended Stay (1): Studio 6.
Dossen International Group
- HQ: Guangzhou, China
- Hotels: 1,500+ in 7 countries
- Brands (12): Value & Midscale (10): Borrman, City Comfort Inn, JTour Inn, Echarm Hotel, Echarm Plus Hotel, Echeng Hotel, Fenk Attitude Hotel, Immersing Hotels & Resorts, Joycheng Hotel, Madame Belly Hotel. Upscale (1): My Mansion. Extended Stay (1):
Poltton International Service Apartment.