Garner vs Hampton Inn
Averages across 136 Garner and 2,575 Hampton Inn hotels, and a head-to-head in the 44 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Hampton Inn
Hampton Inn leads on 6 of 7 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.43 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Garner vs Hampton Inn: which hotel brand is better? | Garner | Hampton Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.29 | 8.72 +0.43 |
| Rated 8 or more | 73% | 88% +15% |
| Rated below 7 | 5% | 2% |
| Average Google rating | 3.98/5 | 4.24/5 +0.26 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 23,617 | 39,668 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 23) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 7 | 15 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 136 | 2,575 |
| Countries | 13 | 6 |
| Typical opening year | 1996 | 2003 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 70% | 40% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 12:00 | 11:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 76% | 94% |
| Swimming pool | 70% | 95% |
| Gym | 70% | 87% |
| Free parking | 85% | 74% |
| Pets allowed | 0% | 4% |
| Shuttle | 15% | 23% |
| Laundry | 94% | 90% |
| Hot tub | 33% | 34% |
| Restaurant | 0% | 0% |
| Bar | 64% | 18% |
| Kitchen | 27% | 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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Phoenix (AZ) United States
Compare these twoGarner Hotel Phoenix Northwest – Surprise by IHG 8.2 Brand average here: 8.2
Hampton Inn Phoenix/Chandler 8.9 Brand average here: 8.9
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Houston (TX) United States
Compare these twoGARNER HOTEL HOUSTON WESTHEIMER by IHG 7.9 Brand average here: 7.9
Hampton Inn Houston-Brookhollow 9.5 Brand average here: 8.7
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Austin (TX) United States
Compare these twoGarner Hotel Del Valle - Austin Southeast by IHG 7.0 Brand average here: 7.0
Hampton Inn & Suites Austin @ The University/Capitol 9.1 Brand average here: 8.5
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Oklahoma City (OK) United States
Compare these twoGarner Hotel: Oklahoma City - Quail Springs by IHG 9.6 Brand average here: 9.6
Hampton Inn & Suites Oklahoma City-Bricktown 8.6 Brand average here: 8.6
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Virginia Beach (VA) United States
Compare these twoGarner Virginia Beach North By IHG 8.0 Brand average here: 8.0
Hampton Inn Virginia Beach-Oceanfront North 9.1 Brand average here: 8.8
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Panama City (FL) United States
Compare these twoGarner Hotel Panama City Beach Northeast By IHG 9.0 Brand average here: 9.0
Hampton Inn and Suites Panama City Beach/Beachfront 8.8 Brand average here: 8.9
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Greenville (SC) United States
Compare these twoGarner Hotel Greenville East by IHG 8.2 Brand average here: 8.2
Hampton Inn & Suites Greenville Airport 8.3 Brand average here: 8.2
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Augusta (GA) United States
Compare these twoGarner Hotel Augusta West by IHG 7.5 Brand average here: 7.5
Hampton Inn and Suites Augusta/Washington Road I-20 8.7 Brand average here: 8.0
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Boise (ID) United States
Compare these twoGarner Hotel Boise Airport by IHG 7.9 Brand average here: 7.9
Hampton Inn & Suites Boise/Spectrum 9.1 Brand average here: 9.1
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Longview (TX) United States
Compare these twoGarner Hotel Longview South By IHG 8.2 Brand average here: 8.2
Hampton Inn Longview Brand average here: 7.1
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Frederick (MD) United States
Compare these twoGarner Hotel Frederick Southeast By IHG 8.3 Brand average here: 8.3
Hampton Inn & Suites Frederick-Fort Detrick 8.6 Brand average here: 8.4
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Pigeon Forge (TN) United States
Compare these twoGarner Hotel Pigeon Forge Downtown By IHG 8.0 Brand average here: 8.0
Hampton Inn Pigeon Forge 8.4 Brand average here: 8.4
Garner or Hampton Inn: common questions
Is Garner or Hampton Inn better?
On average, Hampton Inn hotels score 8.72/10 from guests and Garner hotels 8.29/10. Hampton Inn leads on 6 of the 7 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.43 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 23 cities where both have rated hotels, Garner has the higher average in 7 and Hampton Inn in 15.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Hampton Inn hotel opened in 2003, the typical Garner hotel in 1996.
Do Garner and Hampton Inn hotels include free breakfast?
76% of Garner hotels and 94% of Hampton 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 136 Garner hotels in 13 countries and 2,575 Hampton Inn hotels in 6 countries.
Do Garner and Hampton Inn belong to the same company?
No. Garner belongs to IHG Hotels & Resorts, Hampton Inn to Hilton.
More brand match-ups
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