Fairfield by Marriott vs Garner
Averages across 1,476 Fairfield by Marriott and 136 Garner hotels, and a head-to-head in the 38 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Fairfield by Marriott
Fairfield by Marriott leads on 6 of 7 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.36 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Fairfield by Marriott vs Garner: which hotel brand is better? | Fairfield by Marriott | Garner |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.65 +0.36 | 8.29 |
| Rated 8 or more | 84% +11% | 73% |
| Rated below 7 | 3% | 5% |
| Average Google rating | 4.25/5 +0.27 | 3.98/5 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 55,603 | 23,617 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 12) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 9 | 3 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 1,476 | 136 |
| Countries | 21 | 13 |
| Typical opening year | 2018 | 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 | 92% | 76% |
| Swimming pool | 84% | 70% |
| Gym | 65% | 70% |
| Free parking | 82% | 85% |
| Pets allowed | 18% | 0% |
| Shuttle | 0% | 15% |
| Laundry | 82% | 94% |
| Hot tub | 8% | 33% |
| Restaurant | 18% | 0% |
| Bar | 47% | 64% |
| Kitchen | 0% | 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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Houston (TX) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Houston Humble 9.4 Brand average here: 7.9
GARNER HOTEL HOUSTON WESTHEIMER by IHG 7.9 Brand average here: 7.9
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Phoenix (AZ) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Phoenix Midtown 9.4 Brand average here: 8.5
Garner Hotel Phoenix Northwest – Surprise by IHG 8.2 Brand average here: 8.2
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Austin (TX) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Austin Parmer/Tech Ridge 8.7 Brand average here: 8.4
Garner Hotel Del Valle - Austin Southeast by IHG 7.0 Brand average here: 7.0
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Osaka Japan
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Osaka Namba 8.9 Brand average here: 8.9
Garner Hotel Osaka Honmachi Kita Semba By IHG 8.8 Brand average here: 8.7
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Beijing China
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Beijing Daxing Airport 9.3 Brand average here: 8.5
Garner Hotel Beijing 798 Art District 9.6 Brand average here: 9.6
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Virginia Beach (VA) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Virginia Beach/Norfolk Airport 9.3 Brand average here: 9.1
Garner Virginia Beach North By IHG 8.0 Brand average here: 8.0
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North Bergen (NJ) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites North Bergen 8.4 Brand average here: 8.4
Garner Hotel North Bergen - NYC Gateway by IHG 6.8 Brand average here: 6.8
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Pigeon Forge (TN) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Pigeon Forge 9.3 Brand average here: 9.3
Garner Hotel Pigeon Forge Downtown By IHG 8.0 Brand average here: 8.0
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Panama City (FL) United States
Compare these twoFairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Panama City Beach 8.2 Brand average here: 8.2
Garner Hotel Panama City Beach Northeast By IHG 9.0 Brand average here: 9.0
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Page (AZ) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Page 9.1 Brand average here: 9.1
Garner Hotel Page - Lake Powell Area By IHG 8.7 Brand average here: 8.7
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Frederick (MD) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Frederick 9.2 Brand average here: 9.2
Garner Hotel Frederick Southeast By IHG 8.3 Brand average here: 8.3
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Mahwah (NJ) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Mahwah 8.1 Brand average here: 8.1
Garner Hotel Mahwah by IHG 8.4 Brand average here: 8.4
Fairfield by Marriott or Garner: common questions
Is Fairfield by Marriott or Garner better?
On average, Fairfield by Marriott hotels score 8.65/10 from guests and Garner hotels 8.29/10. Fairfield by Marriott leads on 6 of the 7 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.36 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 12 cities where both have rated hotels, Fairfield by Marriott has the higher average in 9 and Garner in 3.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Fairfield by Marriott hotel opened in 2018, the typical Garner hotel in 1996.
Do Fairfield by Marriott and Garner hotels include free breakfast?
92% of Fairfield by Marriott 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 1,476 Fairfield by Marriott hotels in 21 countries and 136 Garner hotels in 13 countries.
Do Fairfield by Marriott and Garner belong to the same company?
No. Fairfield by Marriott belongs to Marriott International, Garner to IHG Hotels & Resorts.
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Updated 11 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