La Quinta vs Spark by Hilton
Averages across 909 La Quinta and 296 Spark by Hilton hotels, and a head-to-head in the 119 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: too close to call
Each brand leads on 3 measures. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.11), so the hotel you pick matters more than the brand.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| La Quinta vs Spark by Hilton: which hotel brand is better? | La Quinta | Spark by Hilton |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.24 | 8.35 +0.11 |
| Rated 8 or more | 68% | 74% +6% |
| Rated below 7 | 6% | 8% |
| Average Google rating | 4.09/5 +0.18 | 3.91/5 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 69,647 | 4,616 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 57) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 20 | 32 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 909 | 296 |
| Countries | 15 | 14 |
| Typical opening year | 2016 | 2003 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 85% | 57% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 79% | 98% |
| Swimming pool | 94% | 73% |
| Gym | 81% | 64% |
| Free parking | 92% | 93% |
| Pets allowed | 2% | 7% |
| Shuttle | 20% | 7% |
| Laundry | 95% | 90% |
| Hot tub | 59% | 14% |
| Restaurant | 2% | 0% |
| Bar | 60% | 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.
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Dallas (TX) United States
Compare these twoLa Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dallas Grand Prairie North 9.2 Brand average here: 8.3
Spark by Hilton Grapevine DFW North 8.6 Brand average here: 8.4
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Houston (TX) United States
Compare these twoLa Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Houston Cypress 9.0 Brand average here: 8.1
Spark by Hilton Houston West Clay Road Brand average here: 8.1
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San Antonio (TX) United States
Compare these twoLa Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Antonio Brooks City Base 9.1 Brand average here: 8.3
Spark by Hilton San Antonio Airport 7.8 Brand average here: 7.2
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Phoenix (AZ) United States
Compare these twoLa Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale 8.6 Brand average here: 8.2
Spark by Hilton Glendale Phoenix North 9.8 Brand average here: 9.0
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Orlando (FL) United States
Compare these twoLa Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orlando UCF 9.0 Brand average here: 8.3
Spark by Hilton Orlando near SeaWorld 8.8 Brand average here: 8.3
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Denver (CO) United States
Compare these twoLa Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Denver Tech Center 8.5 Brand average here: 8.0
Spark by Hilton Denver East I 70 7.8 Brand average here: 7.6
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Atlanta (GA) United States
Compare these twoLa Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Atlanta Airport North 8.3 Brand average here: 8.1
Spark by Hilton Atlanta Cumberland Ballpark 9.7 Brand average here: 8.4
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Albuquerque (NM) United States
Compare these twoLa Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Albuquerque Midtown 8.2 Brand average here: 7.4
Spark by Hilton Albuquerque North I-25 7.4 Brand average here: 7.4
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Las Vegas (NV) United States
Compare these twoLa Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Las Vegas Red Rock 8.6 Brand average here: 8.1
Spark by Hilton Las Vegas Airport 9.1 Brand average here: 9.1
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Nashville (TN) United States
Compare these twoLa Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Nashville Downtown/Stadium 9.0 Brand average here: 7.8
Spark by Hilton Nashville at Opryland 7.5 Brand average here: 7.5
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Miami (FL) United States
Compare these twoLa Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Miami Airport West 8.1 Brand average here: 7.7
Spark by Hilton Miami Doral 8.1 Brand average here: 8.1
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Indianapolis (IN) United States
Compare these twoLa Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Indianapolis South 8.2 Brand average here: 7.5
Spark by Hilton Indianapolis Northeast Fishers 8.2 Brand average here: 8.2
La Quinta or Spark by Hilton: common questions
Is La Quinta or Spark by Hilton better?
They are evenly matched: La Quinta hotels average 8.24/10 from guests and Spark by Hilton hotels 8.35/10, and each brand leads on 3 measures. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.11), so the hotel you pick matters more than the brand.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 57 cities where both have rated hotels, La Quinta has the higher average in 20 and Spark by Hilton in 32.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical La Quinta hotel opened in 2016, the typical Spark by Hilton hotel in 2003.
Do La Quinta and Spark by Hilton hotels include free breakfast?
79% of La Quinta 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 909 La Quinta hotels in 15 countries and 296 Spark by Hilton hotels in 14 countries.
Do La Quinta and Spark by Hilton belong to the same company?
No. La Quinta belongs to Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Spark by Hilton to Hilton.
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Updated 13 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