Hilton Garden Inn vs La Quinta
Averages across 1,440 Hilton Garden Inn and 909 La Quinta hotels, and a head-to-head in the 258 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Hilton Garden Inn
Hilton Garden 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.
| Hilton Garden Inn vs La Quinta: which hotel brand is better? | Hilton Garden Inn | La Quinta |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.61 +0.37 | 8.24 |
| Rated 8 or more | 88% +20% | 68% |
| Rated below 7 | 0% | 6% |
| Average Google rating | 4.23/5 +0.14 | 4.09/5 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 116,080 | 69,647 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 202) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 145 | 54 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 1,440 | 909 |
| Countries | 64 | 15 |
| Typical opening year | 2008 | 2016 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 55% | 85% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 12:00 | 11:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 1% | 79% |
| Swimming pool | 75% | 94% |
| Gym | 87% | 81% |
| Free parking | 54% | 91% |
| Pets allowed | 0% | 3% |
| Shuttle | 29% | 19% |
| Laundry | 91% | 95% |
| Hot tub | 36% | 59% |
| Restaurant | 2% | 2% |
| Bar | 96% | 59% |
| Kitchen | 0% | 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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Dallas (TX) United States
Hilton Garden Inn Grapevine at Silverlake Crossings 9.7 Brand average here: 8.7
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dallas Grand Prairie North 9.2 Brand average here: 8.3
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Houston (TX) United States
Hilton Garden Inn Houston Energy Corridor 9.2 Brand average here: 8.6
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Houston NW Beltway8/WestRD 9.3 Brand average here: 8.0
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Phoenix (AZ) United States
Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Tempe, University Research Park 8.9 Brand average here: 8.7
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale 8.6 Brand average here: 8.2
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San Antonio (TX) United States
Hilton Garden Inn San Antonio Downtown Riverwalk 8.7 Brand average here: 8.3
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Antonio Brooks City Base 9.1 Brand average here: 8.3
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New York (NY) United States
Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square North 8.7 Brand average here: 8.2
La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Queens NYC/JFK AirTrain 8.6 Brand average here: 7.9
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Austin (TX) United States
Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Park Austin 9.6 Brand average here: 8.9
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Austin Parmer/Tech Ridge 9.2 Brand average here: 8.0
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Orlando (FL) United States
Hilton Garden Inn Apopka City Center 9.4 Brand average here: 8.5
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orlando UCF 9.0 Brand average here: 8.2
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Denver (CO) United States
Hilton Garden Inn Denver/Cherry Creek 9.3 Brand average here: 8.6
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Denver Tech Center 8.5 Brand average here: 8.0
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Fort Worth (TX) United States
Hilton Garden Inn Fort Worth Medical Center 8.9 Brand average here: 8.5
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Northlake Fort Worth 9.3 Brand average here: 8.3
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Chicago (IL) United States
Hilton Garden Inn Chicago O'Hare Airport 8.9 Brand average here: 8.7
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown 8.5 Brand average here: 8.5
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Atlanta (GA) United States
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Downtown 8.6 Brand average here: 8.3
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Atlanta Airport North 8.3 Brand average here: 8.1
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Tampa (FL) United States
Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Ybor Historic District 8.4 Brand average here: 8.0
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tampa Central 8.3 Brand average here: 7.4
Hilton Garden Inn or La Quinta: common questions
Is Hilton Garden Inn or La Quinta better?
On average, Hilton Garden Inn hotels score 8.61/10 from guests and La Quinta hotels 8.24/10. Hilton Garden 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 202 cities where both have rated hotels, Hilton Garden Inn has the higher average in 145 and La Quinta in 54.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical La Quinta hotel opened in 2016, the typical Hilton Garden Inn hotel in 2008.
Do Hilton Garden Inn and La Quinta hotels include free breakfast?
1% of Hilton Garden Inn hotels and 79% of La Quinta 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 1,440 Hilton Garden Inn hotels in 64 countries and 909 La Quinta hotels in 15 countries.
Do Hilton Garden Inn and La Quinta belong to the same company?
No. Hilton Garden Inn belongs to Hilton, La Quinta to Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.
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Updated 6 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