Best Western Plus vs La Quinta
Averages across 1,144 Best Western Plus and 909 La Quinta hotels, and a head-to-head in the 223 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Best Western Plus
Best Western Plus leads on 5 of 7 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.35 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Best Western Plus vs La Quinta: which hotel brand is better? | Best Western Plus | La Quinta |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.59 +0.35 | 8.24 |
| Rated 8 or more | 89% +21% | 68% |
| Rated below 7 | 1% | 6% |
| Average Google rating | 4.26/5 +0.17 | 4.09/5 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 111,873 | 69,647 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 204) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 140 | 57 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 1,144 | 909 |
| Countries | 59 | 15 |
| Typical opening year | 2008 | 2016 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 68% | 85% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 46% | 79% |
| Swimming pool | 63% | 94% |
| Gym | 74% | 81% |
| Free parking | 70% | 92% |
| Pets allowed | 9% | 2% |
| Shuttle | 20% | 20% |
| Laundry | 38% | 95% |
| Hot tub | 20% | 59% |
| Restaurant | 5% | 2% |
| Bar | 70% | 60% |
| Kitchen | 1% | 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
Compare these twoBest Western Plus DFW Airport West Euless 9.1 Brand average here: 8.2
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
Compare these twoBest Western Plus Houston Atascocita Inn & Suites 9.7 Brand average here: 8.5
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Houston Cypress 9.0 Brand average here: 8.1
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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
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Antonio Brooks City Base 9.1 Brand average here: 8.3
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Phoenix (AZ) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Plus Chandler Hotel & Suites 8.8 Brand average here: 8.6
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale 8.6 Brand average here: 8.2
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Los Angeles (CA) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Plus Avita Suites 8.8 Brand average here: 8.4
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Buena Park 8.3 Brand average here: 8.3
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Austin (TX) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Plus Pflugerville Inn & Suites 8.9 Brand average here: 8.5
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
Compare these twoBest Western Plus Universal Inn 8.7 Brand average here: 8.5
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orlando UCF 9.0 Brand average here: 8.3
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Fort Worth (TX) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Plus Lake Worth Inn & Suites 9.1 Brand average here: 8.7
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Northlake Fort Worth 9.3 Brand average here: 8.3
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New York (NY) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Plus Soho Hotel 8.9 Brand average here: 8.7
La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Queens NYC/JFK AirTrain 8.6 Brand average here: 7.9
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Miami (FL) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Plus Kendall Hotel & Suites 9.1 Brand average here: 8.5
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Miami Airport West 8.1 Brand average here: 7.7
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Las Vegas (NV) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Plus Henderson Hotel 8.6 Brand average here: 8.5
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Las Vegas Red Rock 8.6 Brand average here: 8.1
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Nashville (TN) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Plus Belle Meade Inn & Suites 8.7 Brand average here: 8.2
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Nashville Downtown/Stadium 9.0 Brand average here: 7.8
Best Western Plus or La Quinta: common questions
Is Best Western Plus or La Quinta better?
On average, Best Western Plus hotels score 8.59/10 from guests and La Quinta hotels 8.24/10. Best Western Plus leads on 5 of the 7 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.35 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 204 cities where both have rated hotels, Best Western Plus has the higher average in 140 and La Quinta in 57.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical La Quinta hotel opened in 2016, the typical Best Western Plus hotel in 2008.
Do Best Western Plus and La Quinta hotels include free breakfast?
46% of Best Western Plus 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 1,144 Best Western Plus hotels in 59 countries and 909 La Quinta hotels in 15 countries.
Do Best Western Plus and La Quinta belong to the same company?
No. Best Western Plus belongs to Best Western Hotels & Resorts, La Quinta to Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.
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Updated 12 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