Fairfield by Marriott vs Hilton Garden Inn
Averages across 1,476 Fairfield by Marriott and 1,440 Hilton Garden Inn hotels, and a head-to-head in the 393 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Fairfield by Marriott
Fairfield by Marriott leads on 4 of 7 measures. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.04), so the hotel you pick matters more than the brand.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Fairfield by Marriott vs Hilton Garden Inn: which hotel brand is better? | Fairfield by Marriott | Hilton Garden Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.65 +0.04 | 8.61 |
| Rated 8 or more | 84% | 88% +4% |
| Rated below 7 | 3% | 0% |
| Average Google rating | 4.25/5 | 4.23/5 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 55,603 | 116,080 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 183) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 98 | 79 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 1,476 | 1,440 |
| Countries | 21 | 64 |
| Typical opening year | 2018 | 2008 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 88% | 54% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 92% | 1% |
| Swimming pool | 84% | 75% |
| Gym | 65% | 87% |
| Free parking | 82% | 54% |
| Pets allowed | 18% | 0% |
| Shuttle | 0% | 29% |
| Laundry | 82% | 91% |
| Hot tub | 8% | 36% |
| Restaurant | 18% | 1% |
| Bar | 47% | 96% |
| Kitchen | 0% | 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.
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Dallas (TX) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Dallas Mesquite 9.1 Brand average here: 8.2
Hilton Garden Inn Grapevine at Silverlake Crossings 9.7 Brand average here: 8.6
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New York (NY) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites New York Manhattan/Times Square South 8.6 Brand average here: 8.3
Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square North 8.7 Brand average here: 8.2
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Hangzhou China
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Hangzhou Xiaoshan 9.1 Brand average here: 9.2
Hilton Garden Inn Hangzhou Xixi Zijingang 9.1 Brand average here: 8.5
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Beijing China
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Beijing Daxing Airport 9.3 Brand average here: 8.5
Hilton Garden Inn Beijing Daxing International Airport 9.3 Brand average here: 8.7
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Orlando (FL) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS® Town Center 9.7 Brand average here: 8.7
Hilton Garden Inn Apopka City Center 9.4 Brand average here: 8.5
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Houston (TX) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Houston Humble 9.4 Brand average here: 7.9
Hilton Garden Inn Houston Energy Corridor 9.2 Brand average here: 8.6
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Phoenix (AZ) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Phoenix Midtown 9.4 Brand average here: 8.5
Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Tempe, University Research Park 8.9 Brand average here: 8.7
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Shanghai China
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Shanghai Jingan 8.5 Brand average here: 8.1
Hilton Garden Inn Shanghai Lujiazui 8.8 Brand average here: 8.7
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Chicago (IL) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Chicago O'Hare 9.2 Brand average here: 8.8
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago O'Hare Airport 8.9 Brand average here: 8.7
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Shenzhen China
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Shenzhen Dameisha 9.0 Brand average here: 9.1
Hilton Garden Inn Shenzhen Guangming 9.3 Brand average here: 8.8
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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
Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Park Austin 9.6 Brand average here: 8.9
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Charlotte (NC) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Charlotte Uptown 9.4 Brand average here: 8.3
Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Waverly 9.4 Brand average here: 8.4
Fairfield by Marriott or Hilton Garden Inn: common questions
Is Fairfield by Marriott or Hilton Garden Inn better?
On average, Fairfield by Marriott hotels score 8.65/10 from guests and Hilton Garden Inn hotels 8.61/10. Fairfield by Marriott leads on 4 of the 7 measures we compare. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.04), so the hotel you pick matters more than the brand.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 183 cities where both have rated hotels, Fairfield by Marriott has the higher average in 98 and Hilton Garden Inn in 79.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Fairfield by Marriott hotel opened in 2018, the typical Hilton Garden Inn hotel in 2008.
Do Fairfield by Marriott and Hilton Garden Inn hotels include free breakfast?
92% of Fairfield by Marriott 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 1,476 Fairfield by Marriott hotels in 21 countries and 1,440 Hilton Garden Inn hotels in 64 countries.
Do Fairfield by Marriott and Hilton Garden Inn belong to the same company?
No. Fairfield by Marriott belongs to Marriott International, Hilton Garden Inn to Hilton.
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Updated 13 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