Google Maps
Rating delta vs country baseline: 0.18
Review-volume delta vs country baseline: -1,003
Benchmark
Philadelphia Hotels review benchmark
Compare Hotels on Google Maps and TripAdvisor in Philadelphia against Pennsylvania and United States using rating and review-volume gaps.
Use this table to separate platform effects (Google Maps vs TripAdvisor) from market effects (Philadelphia vs Pennsylvania and United States).
Focus on one measurable signal first, then track the next 30 to 90 days to see whether the pattern changes.
| Platform | Philadelphia rating | Pennsylvania rating | United States rating | Philadelphia reviews | Pennsylvania reviews | United States reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Maps |
4.22★
+0.18
|
4.22★
Sample Size: 87 reviews
|
4.04★
Sample Size: 1477 reviews
|
1,381
-1,003
|
1,381
|
2,384
|
| Tripadvisor |
4.24★
+0.12
|
4.24★
Sample Size: 117 reviews
|
4.12★
Sample Size: 1474 reviews
|
3,829
+1,430
|
3,829
|
2,399
|
Benchmark signal summary
Start with cross-platform gaps, then verify whether the city is outperforming or underperforming regional and country baselines.
Largest rating gap appears on Google Maps (0.18 stars vs country baseline).
Largest review-volume gap appears on Tripadvisor (1,430 reviews vs country baseline).
Tripadvisor
Rating delta vs country baseline: 0.12
Review-volume delta vs country baseline: 1,430
Next steps
Use these insights to decide what deserves a closer local review.