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Hampton Inn vs Spark by Hilton

Averages across 2,575 Hampton Inn and 296 Spark by Hilton hotels, and a head-to-head in the 184 cities where both brands have a hotel.

Hilton

Hampton Inn

Average guest rating
8.7
Hotels tracked
2,575

Hilton

Spark by Hilton

Average guest rating
8.4
Hotels tracked
296

The short answer

On the numbers: Hampton Inn

Hampton Inn leads on 5 of 7 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.37 points.

Every measured fact

Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.

Hampton InnSpark by Hilton
Guest ratings
Average guest rating 8.72 +0.37 8.35
Rated 8 or more 88% +14% 74%
Rated below 7 2% 8%
Average Google rating 4.24/5 +0.33 3.91/5
Guest reviews behind the average 39,668 4,616
Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 81)
Cities where it is rated higher 54 27
The hotels
Hotels tracked 2,575 296
Countries 6 14
Typical opening year 2003 2003
Built or renovated in the last 10 years 40% 57%
Usual check-in 15:00 15:00
Usual check-out 11:00 11:00
Hotels that list it
Free breakfast 94% 98%
Swimming pool 95% 73%
Gym 87% 64%
Free parking 74% 93%
Pets allowed 4% 7%
Shuttle 23% 7%
Laundry 90% 90%
Hot tub 34% 14%
Restaurant 0% 0%
Bar 18% 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.

Hampton Inn or Spark by Hilton: common questions

Is Hampton Inn or Spark by Hilton better?

On average, Hampton Inn hotels score 8.72/10 from guests and Spark by Hilton hotels 8.35/10. Hampton Inn leads on 5 of the 7 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.37 points.

When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?

In the 81 cities where both have rated hotels, Hampton Inn has the higher average in 54 and Spark by Hilton in 27.

Which brand has newer hotels?

They are about the same age: the typical hotel of each brand opened in 2003.

Do Hampton Inn and Spark by Hilton hotels include free breakfast?

94% of Hampton Inn 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 2,575 Hampton Inn hotels in 6 countries and 296 Spark by Hilton hotels in 14 countries.

Do Hampton Inn and Spark by Hilton belong to the same company?

Yes, both belong 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