Hampton Inn vs Super 8
Averages across 2,575 Hampton Inn and 2,267 Super 8 hotels, and a head-to-head in the 669 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Hampton Inn
Hampton Inn leads on 5 of 7 measures. Average guest rating differs by 1.06 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Hampton Inn vs Super 8: which hotel brand is better? | Hampton Inn | Super 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.72 +1.06 | 7.66 |
| Rated 8 or more | 88% +48% | 40% |
| Rated below 7 | 2% | 19% |
| Average Google rating | 4.24/5 +0.69 | 3.55/5 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 39,668 | 87,993 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 408) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 351 | 46 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 2,575 | 2,267 |
| Countries | 6 | 8 |
| Typical opening year | 2003 | 2004 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 40% | 58% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 94% | 89% |
| Swimming pool | 95% | 66% |
| Gym | 87% | 41% |
| Free parking | 74% | 100% |
| Pets allowed | 4% | 8% |
| Shuttle | 23% | 11% |
| Laundry | 90% | 93% |
| Hot tub | 34% | 45% |
| Restaurant | 0% | 5% |
| Bar | 18% | 48% |
| 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.
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Dallas (TX) United States
Compare these twoHampton Inn & Suites Dallas/Richardson 9.2 Brand average here: 8.7
Super 8 By Wyndham Grapevine/Dfw Airport Northwest 8.3 Brand average here: 7.5
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Houston (TX) United States
Compare these twoHampton Inn Houston-Brookhollow 9.5 Brand average here: 8.7
Super 8 by Wyndham Humble/Houston 9.2 Brand average here: 8.1
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Phoenix (AZ) United States
Compare these twoHampton Inn Phoenix/Chandler 8.9 Brand average here: 8.9
Super 8 By Wyndham Goodyear/Phoenix Area 8.1 Brand average here: 7.6
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New York (NY) United States
Compare these twoHampton Inn Manhattan/Times Square Central 8.9 Brand average here: 8.4
Super 8 by Wyndham Brooklyn Williamsburg 8.2 Brand average here: 7.4
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Orlando (FL) United States
Compare these twoHampton Inn & Suites Orlando-North/Altamonte Springs 9.5 Brand average here: 8.9
Super 8 By Wyndham Kissimmee Maingate Orlando Area 7.6 Brand average here: 6.7
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Chicago (IL) United States
Compare these twoHampton Inn & Suites Rosemont Chicago O'Hare 9.1 Brand average here: 8.8
Super 8 By Wyndham Chicago Il 8.0 Brand average here: 7.5
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Los Angeles (CA) United States
Compare these twoHampton Inn Long Beach Airport 9.1 Brand average here: 8.6
Super 8 By Wyndham Los Angeles-Culver City Area 8.1 Brand average here: 7.7
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San Antonio (TX) United States
Compare these twoHampton Inn & Suites San Antonio Riverwalk 8.8 Brand average here: 8.3
Super 8 By Wyndham San Antonio/Riverwalk Area 8.7 Brand average here: 7.3
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Richmond (VA) United States
Compare these twoHampton Inn by Hilton Richmond West Innsbrook 8.4 Brand average here: 8.1
Super 8 by Wyndham Hull Street Midlothian/Richmond Area 8.4 Brand average here: 6.8
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Austin (TX) United States
Compare these twoHampton Inn & Suites Austin @ The University/Capitol 9.1 Brand average here: 8.5
Super 8 By Wyndham Austin North/University Area 8.2 Brand average here: 7.5
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Atlanta (GA) United States
Compare these twoHampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody 9.3 Brand average here: 8.4
Super 8 By Wyndham Atlanta/Hartsfield Jackson Airport 6.5 Brand average here: 6.5
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Nashville (TN) United States
Compare these twoHampton Inn by Hilton Nashville Airport Century Place 9.1 Brand average here: 8.7
Super 8 By Wyndham Whites Creek/ Nashville Nw Area 8.5 Brand average here: 7.6
Hampton Inn or Super 8: common questions
Is Hampton Inn or Super 8 better?
On average, Hampton Inn hotels score 8.72/10 from guests and Super 8 hotels 7.66/10. Hampton Inn leads on 5 of the 7 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 1.06 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 408 cities where both have rated hotels, Hampton Inn has the higher average in 351 and Super 8 in 46.
Which brand has newer hotels?
They are about the same age: the typical hotel of each brand opened in 2004.
Do Hampton Inn and Super 8 hotels include free breakfast?
94% of Hampton Inn hotels and 89% of Super 8 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 2,267 Super 8 hotels in 8 countries.
Do Hampton Inn and Super 8 belong to the same company?
No. Hampton Inn belongs to Hilton, Super 8 to Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.
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