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Fairfield by Marriott vs Spark by Hilton

Averages across 1,476 Fairfield by Marriott and 296 Spark by Hilton hotels, and a head-to-head in the 142 cities where both brands have a hotel.

Marriott International

Fairfield by Marriott

Average guest rating
8.7
Hotels tracked
1,476

Hilton

Spark by Hilton

Average guest rating
8.4
Hotels tracked
296

The short answer

On the numbers: Fairfield by Marriott

Fairfield by Marriott leads on 7 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.

Fairfield by MarriottSpark by Hilton
Guest ratings
Average guest rating 8.65 +0.30 8.35
Rated 8 or more 84% +10% 74%
Rated below 7 3% 8%
Average Google rating 4.25/5 +0.34 3.91/5
Guest reviews behind the average 55,603 4,616
Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 41)
Cities where it is rated higher 24 15
The hotels
Hotels tracked 1,476 296
Countries 21 14
Typical opening year 2018 2003
Built or renovated in the last 10 years 88% 57%
Usual check-in 15:00 15:00
Usual check-out 12:00 11:00
Hotels that list it
Free breakfast 92% 98%
Swimming pool 84% 73%
Gym 65% 64%
Free parking 82% 93%
Pets allowed 18% 7%
Shuttle 0% 7%
Laundry 82% 90%
Hot tub 8% 14%
Restaurant 18% 0%
Bar 47% 8%
Kitchen 0% 2%

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.

Fairfield by Marriott or Spark by Hilton: common questions

Is Fairfield by Marriott or Spark by Hilton better?

On average, Fairfield by Marriott hotels score 8.65/10 from guests and Spark by Hilton hotels 8.35/10. Fairfield by Marriott leads on 7 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 41 cities where both have rated hotels, Fairfield by Marriott has the higher average in 24 and Spark by Hilton in 15.

Which brand has newer hotels?

The typical Fairfield by Marriott hotel opened in 2018, the typical Spark by Hilton hotel in 2003.

Do Fairfield by Marriott and Spark by Hilton hotels include free breakfast?

92% of Fairfield by Marriott hotels and 98% of Spark by Hilton 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 296 Spark by Hilton hotels in 14 countries.

Do Fairfield by Marriott and Spark by Hilton belong to the same company?

No. Fairfield by Marriott belongs to Marriott International, Spark by Hilton to Hilton.

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Updated 12 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