Fairfield by Marriott vs Quality Inn
Averages across 1,476 Fairfield by Marriott and 1,791 Quality Inn hotels, and a head-to-head in the 510 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Fairfield by Marriott
Fairfield by Marriott leads on 7 of 7 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.73 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Fairfield by Marriott vs Quality Inn: which hotel brand is better? | Fairfield by Marriott | Quality Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.65 +0.73 | 7.92 |
| Rated 8 or more | 84% +32% | 52% |
| Rated below 7 | 3% | 12% |
| Average Google rating | 4.25/5 +0.59 | 3.66/5 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 55,603 | 61,161 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 182) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 154 | 25 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 1,476 | 1,791 |
| Countries | 21 | 7 |
| Typical opening year | 2018 | 1995 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 88% | 67% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 12:00 | 11:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 92% | 78% |
| Swimming pool | 84% | 78% |
| Gym | 65% | 75% |
| Free parking | 82% | 84% |
| Pets allowed | 18% | 2% |
| Shuttle | 0% | 11% |
| Laundry | 82% | 86% |
| Hot tub | 8% | 29% |
| Restaurant | 18% | 1% |
| Bar | 47% | 90% |
| Kitchen | 0% | 26% |
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
Quality Inn & Suites Grand Prairie South 9.1 Brand average here: 7.9
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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
Quality Inn & Suites Heritage Park 8.7 Brand average here: 7.8
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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
Quality Inn Near Sunset Park 7.2 Brand average here: 6.9
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Houston (TX) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Houston Humble 9.4 Brand average here: 7.9
Quality Inn Houston East I-10 8.8 Brand average here: 7.9
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Los Angeles (CA) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Los Angeles LAX/El Segundo 8.4 Brand average here: 8.2
Quality Inn & Suites Bell Gardens-Los Angeles 8.2 Brand average here: 7.8
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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
Quality Inn near SeaWorld - Lackland 8.5 Brand average here: 7.2
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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
Quality Inn & Suites Roanoke - Fort Worth North 8.3 Brand average here: 7.8
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Columbus (OH) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Columbus New Albany Brand average here: 8.0
Quality Inn & Suites 8.3 Brand average here: 8.1
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Phoenix (AZ) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Phoenix Midtown 9.4 Brand average here: 8.5
Quality Inn & Suites Goodyear - Phoenix West 8.2 Brand average here: 8.2
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Jacksonville (FL) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Jacksonville West/Chaffee Point 8.2 Brand average here: 8.2
Quality Inn Jacksonville - Orange Park near Naval Air Station 8.8 Brand average here: 8.1
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Atlanta (GA) United States
Compare these twoFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Atlanta Buckhead 8.5 Brand average here: 7.9
Quality Inn Atlanta Northeast I-85 9.0 Brand average here: 7.8
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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
Quality Inn & Suites Denver International Airport 7.6 Brand average here: 7.6
Fairfield by Marriott or Quality Inn: common questions
Is Fairfield by Marriott or Quality Inn better?
On average, Fairfield by Marriott hotels score 8.65/10 from guests and Quality Inn hotels 7.92/10. Fairfield by Marriott leads on 7 of the 7 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.73 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 182 cities where both have rated hotels, Fairfield by Marriott has the higher average in 154 and Quality Inn in 25.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Fairfield by Marriott hotel opened in 2018, the typical Quality Inn hotel in 1995.
Do Fairfield by Marriott and Quality Inn hotels include free breakfast?
92% of Fairfield by Marriott hotels and 78% of Quality 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 1,791 Quality Inn hotels in 7 countries.
Do Fairfield by Marriott and Quality Inn belong to the same company?
No. Fairfield by Marriott belongs to Marriott International, Quality Inn to Choice Hotels.
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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