International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Vol 16, No 4: August 2026

Comparative analysis of multi criteria decision making method performance for hotel selection: a meta-decision framework using grey wolf optimization

Nour El Houda Fethellah (Institut Hydrométéorologique de Formation et de Recherches (IHFR))



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Aug 2026

Abstract

The selection of an optimal hotel is a classic multi criteria decision making (MCDM) problem involving multiple conflicting criteria. While numerous MCDM methods exist, their results often vary significantly, creating uncertainty for decision-makers. To address this challenge, this study introduces meta-decision framework that leverages the grey wolf optimizer (GWO) to compare thirteen MCDM methods for hotel selection. The framework employs GWO to establishing a common foundation for impartial evaluation. Each method is assessed through a comprehensive suite of metrics quantifying consensus alignment, stability, Pareto efficiency, and ranking quality. The robustness of each method was evaluated using Monte Carlo simulations, while results were aggregated via Borda Count, Jaccard similarity indices, and Pareto efficiency analysis. The results showed that individual methods frequently disagreed. However, a clear consensus emerged: hotel H415 ranked first across seven methods and achieved the highest overall score, confirming it as the best choice. Among the methods, TOPSIS proved the most stable under changing conditions, while SAW and WASPAS aligned most closely with other methods. The proposed ensemble approach mitigates single-method bias, offering a more reliable foundation for complex decision-making and valuable insights for enhancing decision reliability in MCDM applications.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJECE

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Subject

Computer Science & IT Electrical & Electronics Engineering

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International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering (IJECE, ISSN: 2088-8708, a SCOPUS indexed Journal, SNIP: 1.001; SJR: 0.296; CiteScore: 0.99; SJR & CiteScore Q2 on both of the Electrical & Electronics Engineering, and Computer Science) is the official publication of the Institute of ...