Candlewood Suites vs Garner
Averages across 464 Candlewood Suites and 136 Garner hotels, and a head-to-head in the 31 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Candlewood Suites
Candlewood Suites leads on 6 of 7 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.24 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Candlewood Suites vs Garner: which hotel brand is better? | Candlewood Suites | Garner |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.53 +0.24 | 8.29 |
| Rated 8 or more | 81% +8% | 73% |
| Rated below 7 | 3% | 5% |
| Average Google rating | 4.12/5 +0.14 | 3.98/5 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 5,516 | 23,617 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 15) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 9 | 6 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 464 | 136 |
| Countries | 7 | 13 |
| Typical opening year | 2016 | 1996 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 88% | 70% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 2% | 76% |
| Swimming pool | 46% | 70% |
| Gym | 87% | 70% |
| Free parking | 97% | 85% |
| Pets allowed | 4% | 0% |
| Shuttle | 15% | 15% |
| Laundry | 98% | 94% |
| Hot tub | 8% | 33% |
| Restaurant | 1% | 0% |
| Bar | 68% | 64% |
| Kitchen | 54% | 27% |
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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Berlin Germany
Compare these twoCandlewood Suites Berlin Charlottenburg by IHG 8.5 Brand average here: 8.5
Garner Hotel Berlin - Mitte By IHG 9.1 Brand average here: 8.2
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Houston (TX) United States
Compare these twoCandlewood Suites Houston - Spring By IHG 8.7 Brand average here: 8.6
GARNER HOTEL HOUSTON WESTHEIMER by IHG 7.9 Brand average here: 7.9
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Panama City (FL) United States
Compare these twoCandlewood Suites Panama City Beach Pier By IHG 8.9 Brand average here: 8.3
Garner Hotel Panama City Beach Northeast By IHG 9.0 Brand average here: 9.0
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Oklahoma City (OK) United States
Compare these twoCandlewood Suites Oklahoma City - Bricktown By IHG 9.2 Brand average here: 8.3
Garner Hotel: Oklahoma City - Quail Springs by IHG 9.6 Brand average here: 9.6
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Austin (TX) United States
Compare these twoCandlewood Suites Austin Airport By IHG 8.8 Brand average here: 8.8
Garner Hotel Del Valle - Austin Southeast by IHG 7.0 Brand average here: 7.0
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Dusseldorf Germany
Compare these twoCandlewood Suites Düsseldorf Airport by IHG 8.5 Brand average here: 8.5
Garner Hotel Dusseldorf - Main Station by IHG 8.0 Brand average here: 8.0
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Virginia Beach (VA) United States
Compare these twoCandlewood Suites Virginia Beach-Norfolk By IHG 8.8 Brand average here: 8.8
Garner Virginia Beach North By IHG 8.0 Brand average here: 8.0
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Greenville (SC) United States
Compare these twoCandlewood Suites Greenville By IHG 8.9 Brand average here: 8.9
Garner Hotel Greenville East by IHG 8.2 Brand average here: 8.2
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Boise (ID) United States
Compare these twoCandlewood Suites Boise - Towne Square By IHG 9.3 Brand average here: 9.3
Garner Hotel Boise Airport by IHG 7.9 Brand average here: 7.9
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Murfreesboro (TN) United States
Compare these twoCandlewood Suites Murfreesboro By IHG 7.3 Brand average here: 7.3
Garner Hotel Murfreesboro West By Ihg 5.6 Brand average here: 5.6
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Augsburg Germany
Compare these twoCandlewood Suites Augsburg by IHG 8.7 Brand average here: 8.7
Garner Hotel Augsburg Nord By IHG 9.2 Brand average here: 9.2
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Topeka (KS) United States
Compare these twoCandlewood Suites Topeka Hotel By IHG 7.9 Brand average here: 7.9
Garner Hotel Topeka West by IHG 8.8 Brand average here: 8.8
Candlewood Suites or Garner: common questions
Is Candlewood Suites or Garner better?
On average, Candlewood Suites hotels score 8.53/10 from guests and Garner hotels 8.29/10. Candlewood Suites leads on 6 of the 7 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.24 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 15 cities where both have rated hotels, Candlewood Suites has the higher average in 9 and Garner in 6.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Candlewood Suites hotel opened in 2016, the typical Garner hotel in 1996.
Do Candlewood Suites and Garner hotels include free breakfast?
2% of Candlewood Suites hotels and 76% of Garner hotels list free breakfast, counting hotels with a complete amenity list. Check the page of the hotel you book.
Which brand has more hotels?
StayVersus tracks 464 Candlewood Suites hotels in 7 countries and 136 Garner hotels in 13 countries.
Do Candlewood Suites and Garner belong to the same company?
Yes, both belong to IHG Hotels & Resorts.
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Updated 12 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