Fairfield by Marriott vs La Quinta
Averages across 1,476 Fairfield by Marriott and 909 La Quinta hotels, and a head-to-head in the 339 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 0.41 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Fairfield by Marriott vs La Quinta: which hotel brand is better? | Fairfield by Marriott | La Quinta |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.65 +0.41 | 8.24 |
| Rated 8 or more | 84% +16% | 68% |
| Rated below 7 | 3% | 6% |
| Average Google rating | 4.25/5 +0.16 | 4.09/5 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 55,603 | 69,647 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 135) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 95 | 37 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 1,476 | 909 |
| Countries | 21 | 15 |
| Typical opening year | 2018 | 2016 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 88% | 85% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 12:00 | 11:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 92% | 79% |
| Swimming pool | 84% | 94% |
| Gym | 65% | 81% |
| Free parking | 82% | 92% |
| Pets allowed | 18% | 2% |
| Shuttle | 0% | 20% |
| Laundry | 82% | 95% |
| Hot tub | 8% | 59% |
| Restaurant | 18% | 2% |
| Bar | 47% | 60% |
| 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
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dallas Grand Prairie North 9.2 Brand average here: 8.3
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Houston (TX) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Houston Humble 9.4 Brand average here: 7.9
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Houston Cypress 9.0 Brand average here: 8.1
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San Antonio (TX) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites San Antonio SeaWorld®/Westover Hills 9.4 Brand average here: 8.7
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Antonio Brooks City Base 9.1 Brand average here: 8.3
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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
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orlando UCF 9.0 Brand average here: 8.3
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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
La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Queens NYC/JFK AirTrain 8.6 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
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale 8.6 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
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Austin Parmer/Tech Ridge 9.2 Brand average here: 8.0
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Fort Worth (TX) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Fort Worth Downtown/Convention Center 9.1 Brand average here: 8.9
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Northlake Fort Worth 9.3 Brand average here: 8.3
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Denver (CO) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Denver Airport at Gateway Park 9.1 Brand average here: 8.9
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Denver Tech Center 8.5 Brand average here: 8.0
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Tampa (FL) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Tampa Fairgrounds/Casino 9.2 Brand average here: 8.6
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tampa Central 8.3 Brand average here: 7.4
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Atlanta (GA) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Atlanta Buckhead 8.5 Brand average here: 7.9
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Atlanta Airport North 8.3 Brand average here: 8.1
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Nashville (TN) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Nashville Near Vanderbilt Brand average here: 9.0
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Nashville Downtown/Stadium 9.0 Brand average here: 7.8
Fairfield by Marriott or La Quinta: common questions
Is Fairfield by Marriott or La Quinta better?
On average, Fairfield by Marriott hotels score 8.65/10 from guests and La Quinta hotels 8.24/10. Fairfield by Marriott leads on 6 of the 7 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.41 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 135 cities where both have rated hotels, Fairfield by Marriott has the higher average in 95 and La Quinta in 37.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Fairfield by Marriott hotel opened in 2018, the typical La Quinta hotel in 2016.
Do Fairfield by Marriott and La Quinta hotels include free breakfast?
92% of Fairfield by Marriott hotels and 79% of La Quinta 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 909 La Quinta hotels in 15 countries.
Do Fairfield by Marriott and La Quinta belong to the same company?
No. Fairfield by Marriott belongs to Marriott International, La Quinta to Wyndham 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