I've been a fan of HGI for a couple of years now; in fact I started this thread about it:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilto...rden-inns.html
With few exceptions (like Hilton Hawaiian Village) and given a choice, I'll choose HGI over Hilton any day. I hate having to pay for Internet. (Yes, I know that's a MyWay option; but I go for the free breakfast, which is more expensive than Internet.)