Best Western Premier vs Holiday Inn
Averages across 116 Best Western Premier and 1,759 Holiday Inn hotels, and a head-to-head in the 40 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Best Western Premier
Best Western Premier leads on 5 of 7 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.21 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Best Western Premier vs Holiday Inn: which hotel brand is better? | Best Western Premier | Holiday Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.71 +0.21 | 8.50 |
| Rated 8 or more | 91% +7% | 84% |
| Rated below 7 | 0% | 1% |
| Average Google rating | 4.27/5 +0.09 | 4.18/5 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 35,047 | 350,205 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 33) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 20 | 10 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 116 | 1,759 |
| Countries | 32 | 85 |
| Typical opening year | 2015 | 2012 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 73% | 71% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 11:00 | 12:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 19% | 2% |
| Swimming pool | 68% | 71% |
| Gym | 74% | 76% |
| Free parking | 68% | 73% |
| Pets allowed | 10% | 1% |
| Shuttle | 19% | 29% |
| Laundry | 29% | 95% |
| Hot tub | 19% | 17% |
| Restaurant | 32% | 2% |
| Bar | 94% | 96% |
| Kitchen | 3% | 23% |
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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Houston (TX) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Premier Ashton Suites-Willowbrook 8.7 Brand average here: 8.3
Holiday Inn NW Houston Beltway 8 By IHG 9.4 Brand average here: 8.2
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Paris France
Compare these twoBest Western Premier The Blake Paris Gare Saint Lazare 8.9 Brand average here: 8.3
Holiday Inn Paris Opéra - Grands Boulevards By IHG 8.7 Brand average here: 8.4
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Istanbul Turkey
Compare these twoBest Western Premier Hidden Hills Hotel 8.0 Brand average here: 8.0
Holiday Inn Istanbul Beylikduzu By IHG 9.0 Brand average here: 8.4
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New York (NY) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Premier Empire State Hotel 8.9 Brand average here: 8.7
Holiday Inn Westbury-Long Island By IHG 8.7 Brand average here: 8.0
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Dallas (TX) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Premier Crown Chase Inn & Suites 9.2 Brand average here: 9.2
Holiday Inn Dallas - Fort Worth Airport South By IHG 8.8 Brand average here: 7.9
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Riyadh Saudi Arabia
Compare these twoBest Western Premier Riyadh 8.7 Brand average here: 8.7
The Holiday Inn Riyadh The Business District By IHG 8.7 Brand average here: 8.3
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Dubai United Arab Emirates
Compare these twoBest Western Premier M Four Hotel 8.8 Brand average here: 8.8
Holiday Inn Dubai Business Bay By IHG 9.2 Brand average here: 8.8
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Bali Indonesia
Compare these twoBest Western Premier Agung Resort Ubud 8.8 Brand average here: 8.8
Holiday Inn Resort Bali Canggu By IHG 9.4 Brand average here: 9.1
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Calgary (AB) Canada
Compare these twoBest Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre 8.8 Brand average here: 8.8
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Calgary South - Conference Ctr By IHG 9.1 Brand average here: 8.8
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Phuket Thailand
Compare these twoBest Western Premier Bangtao Beach Resort & Spa 8.4 Brand average here: 8.4
Holiday Inn Resort Phuket By IHG 8.9 Brand average here: 8.2
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Toronto (ON) Canada
Compare these twoBest Western Premier Toronto Airport Carlingview Hotel 8.1 Brand average here: 8.1
Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre By IHG 8.4 Brand average here: 8.1
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Winnipeg (MB) Canada
Compare these twoBest Western Premier Winnipeg East 9.1 Brand average here: 9.1
Holiday Inn Winnipeg-South By IHG 8.5 Brand average here: 8.2
Best Western Premier or Holiday Inn: common questions
Is Best Western Premier or Holiday Inn better?
On average, Best Western Premier hotels score 8.71/10 from guests and Holiday Inn hotels 8.50/10. Best Western Premier leads on 5 of the 7 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.21 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 33 cities where both have rated hotels, Best Western Premier has the higher average in 20 and Holiday Inn in 10.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Best Western Premier hotel opened in 2015, the typical Holiday Inn hotel in 2012.
Do Best Western Premier and Holiday Inn hotels include free breakfast?
19% of Best Western Premier hotels and 2% of Holiday Inn 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 116 Best Western Premier hotels in 32 countries and 1,759 Holiday Inn hotels in 85 countries.
Do Best Western Premier and Holiday Inn belong to the same company?
No. Best Western Premier belongs to Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn to IHG Hotels & Resorts.
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Updated 15 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