Hilton Garden Inn vs Spark by Hilton
Averages across 1,440 Hilton Garden Inn and 296 Spark by Hilton hotels, and a head-to-head in the 116 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Hilton Garden Inn
Hilton Garden Inn leads on 6 of 7 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.26 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Hilton Garden Inn vs Spark by Hilton: which hotel brand is better? | Hilton Garden Inn | Spark by Hilton |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.61 +0.26 | 8.35 |
| Rated 8 or more | 88% +14% | 74% |
| Rated below 7 | 0% | 8% |
| Average Google rating | 4.23/5 +0.32 | 3.91/5 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 116,080 | 4,616 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 58) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 37 | 18 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 1,440 | 296 |
| Countries | 64 | 14 |
| Typical opening year | 2008 | 2005 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 55% | 59% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 12:00 | 11:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 1% | 99% |
| Swimming pool | 75% | 73% |
| Gym | 87% | 64% |
| Free parking | 54% | 94% |
| Pets allowed | 0% | 7% |
| Shuttle | 29% | 7% |
| Laundry | 91% | 85% |
| Hot tub | 36% | 13% |
| Restaurant | 2% | 0% |
| Bar | 96% | 27% |
| Kitchen | 0% | 1% |
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
Spark by Hilton Grapevine DFW North 8.6 Brand average here: 8.4
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Phoenix (AZ) United States
Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Tempe, University Research Park 8.9 Brand average here: 8.7
Spark by Hilton Glendale Phoenix North 9.8 Brand average here: 9.0
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Houston (TX) United States
Hilton Garden Inn Houston Energy Corridor 9.2 Brand average here: 8.6
Spark by Hilton Houston West Clay Road Brand average here: 8.1
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Orlando (FL) United States
Hilton Garden Inn Apopka City Center 9.4 Brand average here: 8.5
Spark by Hilton Orlando near SeaWorld 8.8 Brand average here: 8.3
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Denver (CO) United States
Hilton Garden Inn Denver/Cherry Creek 9.3 Brand average here: 8.6
Spark by Hilton Denver East I 70 7.8 Brand average here: 7.6
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Charlotte (NC) United States
Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Waverly 9.4 Brand average here: 8.4
Spark by Hilton Charlotte Tyvola I-77 9.1 Brand average here: 9.1
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San Antonio (TX) United States
Hilton Garden Inn San Antonio Downtown Riverwalk 8.7 Brand average here: 8.3
Spark by Hilton San Antonio Airport 7.8 Brand average here: 7.2
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Atlanta (GA) United States
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Downtown 8.6 Brand average here: 8.3
Spark by Hilton Atlanta Cumberland Ballpark 9.7 Brand average here: 8.4
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Detroit (MI) United States
Hilton Garden Inn Detroit Metro Airport 9.2 Brand average here: 8.4
Spark by Hilton Plymouth 8.4 Brand average here: 8.4
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Indianapolis (IN) United States
Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Northeast/Fishers 9.3 Brand average here: 8.5
Spark by Hilton Indianapolis Northeast Fishers 8.2 Brand average here: 8.2
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Savannah (GA) United States
Hilton Garden Inn Savannah Historic District 8.9 Brand average here: 8.2
Spark by Hilton Savannah South I-95 Brand average here: 8.2
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San Jose (CA) United States
Hilton Garden Inn Cupertino 9.0 Brand average here: 8.7
Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport 8.6 Brand average here: 8.6
Hilton Garden Inn or Spark by Hilton: common questions
Is Hilton Garden Inn or Spark by Hilton better?
On average, Hilton Garden Inn hotels score 8.61/10 from guests and Spark by Hilton hotels 8.35/10. Hilton Garden Inn leads on 6 of the 7 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.26 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 58 cities where both have rated hotels, Hilton Garden Inn has the higher average in 37 and Spark by Hilton in 18.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Hilton Garden Inn hotel opened in 2008, the typical Spark by Hilton hotel in 2005.
Do Hilton Garden Inn and Spark by Hilton hotels include free breakfast?
1% of Hilton Garden Inn hotels and 99% 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 1,440 Hilton Garden Inn hotels in 64 countries and 296 Spark by Hilton hotels in 14 countries.
Do Hilton Garden Inn and Spark by Hilton belong to the same company?
Yes, both belong to Hilton.
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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