Best Western Plus vs Hotel Indigo
Averages across 1,144 Best Western Plus and 207 Hotel Indigo hotels, and a head-to-head in the 56 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Hotel Indigo
Hotel Indigo leads on 6 of 7 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.29 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Best Western Plus vs Hotel Indigo: which hotel brand is better? | Best Western Plus | Hotel Indigo |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.59 | 8.88 +0.29 |
| Rated 8 or more | 89% | 96% +7% |
| Rated below 7 | 1% | 1% |
| Average Google rating | 4.26/5 | 4.50/5 +0.24 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 111,873 | 41,475 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 49) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 12 | 37 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 1,144 | 207 |
| Countries | 59 | 37 |
| Typical opening year | 2008 | 2021 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 68% | 90% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 46% | 1% |
| Swimming pool | 63% | 42% |
| Gym | 74% | 84% |
| Free parking | 70% | 38% |
| Pets allowed | 9% | 1% |
| Shuttle | 20% | 23% |
| Laundry | 38% | 95% |
| Hot tub | 20% | 7% |
| Restaurant | 6% | 3% |
| Bar | 70% | 99% |
| Kitchen | 1% | 11% |
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 twoBest Western Plus DFW Airport West Euless 9.1 Brand average here: 8.2
Hotel Indigo Frisco by IHG 9.2 Brand average here: 8.8
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Los Angeles (CA) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Plus Avita Suites 8.8 Brand average here: 8.4
Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown By IHG 8.2 Brand average here: 8.2
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New York (NY) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Plus Soho Hotel 8.9 Brand average here: 8.7
Hotel Indigo NYC Financial District By IHG 9.1 Brand average here: 8.3
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London United Kingdom
Compare these twoBest Western PLUS Grim's Dyke Hotel 8.3 Brand average here: 8.2
Hotel Indigo London Tower Hill By IHG 8.7 Brand average here: 8.6
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San Antonio (TX) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Plus Elmendorf Hotel / San Antonio Hotel 9.2 Brand average here: 8.8
Hotel Indigo San Antonio Riverwalk By IHG 7.7 Brand average here: 7.7
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Miami (FL) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Plus Kendall Hotel & Suites 9.1 Brand average here: 8.5
Hotel Indigo Miami Brickell By IHG 8.5 Brand average here: 8.5
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Paris France
Compare these twoBest Western Plus Hotel Sydney Opera 9.3 Brand average here: 8.2
Hotel Indigo Paris - Opera By IHG 8.9 Brand average here: 8.9
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Atlanta (GA) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Plus Atlanta Airport-East 8.0 Brand average here: 8.0
Hotel Indigo Atlanta Downtown By IHG 8.8 Brand average here: 8.5
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Nashville (TN) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Plus Belle Meade Inn & Suites 8.7 Brand average here: 8.2
Hotel Indigo Nashville at The Countrypolitan By IHG 8.9 Brand average here: 8.9
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Anaheim (CA) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Plus Anaheim Inn 8.8 Brand average here: 8.5
Hotel Indigo Anaheim By IHG 8.8 Brand average here: 8.8
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San Diego (CA) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Plus Bayside Inn 8.8 Brand average here: 8.7
Hotel Indigo San Diego - Gaslamp Quarter By IHG 8.6 Brand average here: 8.7
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Austin (TX) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Plus Pflugerville Inn & Suites 8.9 Brand average here: 8.5
Hotel Indigo Austin Downtown - University By IHG 8.4 Brand average here: 8.4
Best Western Plus or Hotel Indigo: common questions
Is Best Western Plus or Hotel Indigo better?
On average, Hotel Indigo hotels score 8.88/10 from guests and Best Western Plus hotels 8.59/10. Hotel Indigo leads on 6 of the 7 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.29 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 49 cities where both have rated hotels, Best Western Plus has the higher average in 12 and Hotel Indigo in 37.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Hotel Indigo hotel opened in 2021, the typical Best Western Plus hotel in 2008.
Do Best Western Plus and Hotel Indigo hotels include free breakfast?
46% of Best Western Plus hotels and 1% of Hotel Indigo 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 1,144 Best Western Plus hotels in 59 countries and 207 Hotel Indigo hotels in 37 countries.
Do Best Western Plus and Hotel Indigo belong to the same company?
No. Best Western Plus belongs to Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Indigo to IHG Hotels & Resorts.
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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