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title: "Comfort Inn vs Hilton Garden Inn: which hotel brand is better?"
description: "On the numbers: Hilton Garden Inn. Comfort Inn vs Hilton Garden Inn, compared across 1,507 and 1,440 hotels: guest and Google ratings, hotel age, amenities…"
url: https://stayversus.com/en/brands/comfort-inn-vs-hilton-garden-inn/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-14
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# Comfort Inn vs Hilton Garden Inn

Averages across 1,507 Comfort Inn and 1,440 Hilton Garden Inn hotels, and a head-to-head in the 276 cities where both brands have a hotel.

Choice Hotels

## [Comfort Inn](https://stayversus.com/en/brands/comfort-inn/)

- **Average guest rating:** 8.3 ·

- **Hotels tracked:** 1,507

Hilton

## [Hilton Garden Inn](https://stayversus.com/en/brands/hilton-garden-inn/)

- **Average guest rating:** 8.6 ·

- **Hotels tracked:** 1,440

The short answer

## On the numbers: Hilton Garden Inn

Hilton Garden Inn leads on 6 of 7 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.30 points.

## Every measured fact

Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.

 

|  | Comfort Inn | Hilton Garden Inn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Guest ratings |
| Average guest rating | 8.31 | 8.61  (+0.30) |
| Rated 8 or more | 73% | 88%  (+15%) |
| Rated below 7 | 4% | 0% |
| Average Google rating | 3.96/5 | 4.23/5  (+0.27) |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 78,324 | 116,080 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 221) |
| Cities where it is rated higher | 59 | 148 |
| The hotels |
| Hotels tracked | 1,507 | 1,440 |
| Countries | 25 | 64 |
| Typical opening year | 2004 | 2008 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 61% | 55% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 11:00 | 12:00 |
| Hotels that list it |
| Free breakfast | 74% | 1% |
| Swimming pool | 74% | 75% |
| Gym | 77% | 87% |
| Free parking | 88% | 54% |
| Pets allowed | 3% | 0% |
| Shuttle | 13% | 29% |
| Laundry | 91% | 91% |
| Hot tub | 32% | 36% |
| Restaurant | 3% | 2% |
| Bar | 88% | 96% |
| Kitchen | 28% | 0% |

## 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.

-   ### [Dallas (TX)](https://stayversus.com/en/united-states/dallas-tx/) United States
    
    [Comfort Inn & Suites Irving Las Colinas DFW](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/comfort-inn-suites-irving-las-colinas-dfw-dallas-tx/) 8.9 ·  Brand average here: 8.4
    
    [Hilton Garden Inn Grapevine at Silverlake Crossings](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hilton-garden-inn-grapevine-at-silverlake-crossings-dallas-tx/) 9.7 ·  Brand average here: 8.7
    
-   ### [New York (NY)](https://stayversus.com/en/united-states/new-york-ny/) United States
    
    [Comfort Inn Prospect Park-Brooklyn](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/comfort-inn-prospect-park-brooklyn-new-york-ny/) 8.5 ·  Brand average here: 7.7
    
    [Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square North](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hilton-garden-inn-new-york-times-square-north-new-york-ny/) 8.7 ·  Brand average here: 8.2
    
-   ### [Houston (TX)](https://stayversus.com/en/united-states/houston-tx/) United States
    
    [Comfort Inn & Suites Houston I-10 West Energy Corridor](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/comfort-inn-suites-houston-i-10-west-energy-corridor-houston-tx/) 9.2 ·  Brand average here: 8.4
    
    [Hilton Garden Inn Houston Energy Corridor](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hilton-garden-inn-houston-energy-corridor-houston-tx/) 9.2 ·  Brand average here: 8.6
    
-   ### [Phoenix (AZ)](https://stayversus.com/en/united-states/phoenix-az/) United States
    
    [Comfort Inn Chandler - Phoenix South I-10](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/comfort-inn-chandler-phoenix-south-i-10-phoenix-az/) 8.5 ·  Brand average here: 7.9
    
    [Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Tempe, University Research Park](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hilton-garden-inn-phoenix-tempe-university-research-park-phoenix-az/) 8.9 ·  Brand average here: 8.7
    
-   ### [Los Angeles (CA)](https://stayversus.com/en/united-states/los-angeles-ca/) United States
    
    [Comfort Inn Cockatoo Near LAX Airport](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/comfort-inn-cockatoo-near-lax-airport-los-angeles-ca/) 8.4 ·  Brand average here: 8.2
    
    [Hilton Garden Inn Los Angeles Montebello](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hilton-garden-inn-los-angeles-montebello-los-angeles-ca/) 8.7 ·  Brand average here: 8.2
    
-   ### [Chicago (IL)](https://stayversus.com/en/united-states/chicago-il/) United States
    
    [Comfort Inn Chicago Schaumburg - O'Hare Airport](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/comfort-inn-chicago-schaumburg-o-hare-airport-chicago-il/) 8.5 ·  Brand average here: 7.7
    
    [Hilton Garden Inn Chicago O'Hare Airport](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hilton-garden-inn-chicago-o-hare-airport-chicago-il/) 8.9 ·  Brand average here: 8.7
    
-   ### [Detroit (MI)](https://stayversus.com/en/united-states/detroit-mi/) United States
    
    [Comfort Inn & Suites Taylor - Detroit](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/comfort-inn-suites-taylor-detroit-detroit-mi/) 8.8 ·  Brand average here: 8.1
    
    [Hilton Garden Inn Detroit Metro Airport](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hilton-garden-inn-detroit-metro-airport-detroit-mi/) 9.2 ·  Brand average here: 8.4
    
-   ### [Indianapolis (IN)](https://stayversus.com/en/united-states/indianapolis-in/) United States
    
    [Comfort Inn Indianapolis South I-65](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/comfort-inn-indianapolis-south-i-65-indianapolis-in/) 8.2 ·  Brand average here: 7.6
    
    [Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Northeast/Fishers](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hilton-garden-inn-indianapolis-northeast-fishers-indianapolis-in/) 9.3 ·  Brand average here: 8.5
    
-   ### [Oklahoma City (OK)](https://stayversus.com/en/united-states/oklahoma-city-ok/) United States
    
    [Comfort Inn & Suites Oklahoma City South I-35](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/comfort-inn-suites-oklahoma-city-south-i-35-oklahoma-city-ok/) 9.2 ·  Brand average here: 8.6
    
    [Hilton Garden Inn Oklahoma City Bricktown](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hilton-garden-inn-oklahoma-city-bricktown-oklahoma-city-ok/) 9.6 ·  Brand average here: 8.0
    
-   ### [Orlando (FL)](https://stayversus.com/en/united-states/orlando-fl/) United States
    
    [Comfort Inn Kissimmee-Lake Buena Vista South](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/comfort-inn-kissimmee-lake-buena-vista-south-orlando-fl/) 7.1 ·  Brand average here: 7.1
    
    [Hilton Garden Inn Apopka City Center](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hilton-garden-inn-apopka-city-center-orlando-fl/) 9.4 ·  Brand average here: 8.5
    
-   ### [San Antonio (TX)](https://stayversus.com/en/united-states/san-antonio-tx/) United States
    
    [Comfort Inn & Suites Near Six Flags & Medical Center](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/comfort-inn-suites-near-six-flags-medical-center-san-antonio-tx/) 8.4 ·  Brand average here: 7.7
    
    [Hilton Garden Inn San Antonio Downtown Riverwalk](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hilton-garden-inn-san-antonio-downtown-riverwalk-san-antonio-tx/) 8.7 ·  Brand average here: 8.3
    
-   ### [San Diego (CA)](https://stayversus.com/en/united-states/san-diego-ca/) United States
    
    [Comfort Inn San Diego - SeaWorld Area](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/comfort-inn-san-diego-seaworld-area-san-diego-ca/) 8.6 ·  Brand average here: 8.0
    
    [Hilton Garden Inn San Diego/Del Mar](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hilton-garden-inn-san-diego-del-mar-san-diego-ca/) 8.9 ·  Brand average here: 8.5
    

## Comfort Inn or Hilton Garden Inn: common questions

### Is Comfort Inn or Hilton Garden Inn better?

On average, Hilton Garden Inn hotels score 8.61/10 from guests and Comfort Inn hotels 8.31/10. Hilton Garden Inn leads on 6 of the 7 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.30 points.

### When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?

In the 221 cities where both have rated hotels, Comfort Inn has the higher average in 59 and Hilton Garden Inn in 148.

### Which brand has newer hotels?

The typical Hilton Garden Inn hotel opened in 2008, the typical Comfort Inn hotel in 2004.

### Do Comfort Inn and Hilton Garden Inn hotels include free breakfast?

74% of Comfort Inn hotels and 1% of Hilton Garden Inn 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 1,507 Comfort Inn hotels in 25 countries and 1,440 Hilton Garden Inn hotels in 64 countries.

### Do Comfort Inn and Hilton Garden Inn belong to the same company?

No. Comfort Inn belongs to Choice Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn to Hilton.

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Updated 6 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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/brands/comfort-inn-vs-hilton-garden-inn/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/
