Best Western vs Best Western Plus
Averages across 1,494 Best Western and 1,144 Best Western Plus hotels, and a head-to-head in the 147 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Best Western Plus
Best Western Plus leads on 6 of 7 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.24 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Best Western vs Best Western Plus: which hotel brand is better? | Best Western | Best Western Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.35 | 8.59 +0.24 |
| Rated 8 or more | 77% | 89% +12% |
| Rated below 7 | 2% | 1% |
| Average Google rating | 4.09/5 | 4.26/5 +0.17 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 156,862 | 111,873 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 136) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 39 | 94 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 1,494 | 1,144 |
| Countries | 56 | 59 |
| Typical opening year | 1998 | 2008 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 56% | 68% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 43% | 46% |
| Swimming pool | 51% | 63% |
| Gym | 56% | 74% |
| Free parking | 71% | 70% |
| Pets allowed | 13% | 9% |
| Shuttle | 21% | 20% |
| Laundry | 51% | 38% |
| Hot tub | 24% | 20% |
| Restaurant | 7% | 6% |
| Bar | 73% | 70% |
| Kitchen | 9% | 1% |
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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Los Angeles (CA) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Norwalk Inn 8.6 Brand average here: 8.1
Best Western Plus Avita Suites 8.8 Brand average here: 8.4
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Paris France
Compare these twoBest Western 11BAUER Paris Saint-Ouen 9.3 Brand average here: 8.2
Best Western Plus Hotel Sydney Opera 9.3 Brand average here: 8.2
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London United Kingdom
Compare these twoBest Western Buckingham Palace Road 8.4 Brand average here: 8.0
Best Western PLUS Grim's Dyke Hotel 8.3 Brand average here: 8.2
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Phoenix (AZ) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Downtown Phoenix 8.7 Brand average here: 8.2
Best Western Plus Chandler Hotel & Suites 8.8 Brand average here: 8.6
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Houston (TX) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Sugarland Inn 8.2 Brand average here: 8.0
Best Western Plus Houston Atascocita Inn & Suites 9.7 Brand average here: 8.5
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San Antonio (TX) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Medical Center North Inn & Suites Near Six Flags 10.0 Brand average here: 8.2
Best Western Plus Elmendorf Hotel / San Antonio Hotel 9.2 Brand average here: 8.8
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Dallas (TX) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Northwest Inn 8.3 Brand average here: 7.5
Best Western Plus DFW Airport West Euless 9.1 Brand average here: 8.2
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New York (NY) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Brooklyn-Coney Island Inn 8.5 Brand average here: 7.8
Best Western Plus Soho Hotel 8.9 Brand average here: 8.7
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San Diego (CA) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Americana Inn 8.6 Brand average here: 8.1
Best Western Plus Bayside Inn 8.8 Brand average here: 8.7
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Stockholm Sweden
Compare these twoBest Western and hotel 8.6 Brand average here: 8.3
Best Western Plus Grow Hotel 9.0 Brand average here: 8.5
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Bangkok Thailand
Compare these twoBest Western Matter Tiwanon Hotel 9.8 Brand average here: 8.9
Best Western Plus Wanda Grand Hotel 8.9 Brand average here: 8.9
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Chicago (IL) United States
Compare these twoBest Western River North Hotel 8.1 Brand average here: 7.6
Best Western Plus Hawthorne Terrace Hotel 8.5 Brand average here: 7.9
Best Western or Best Western Plus: common questions
Is Best Western or Best Western Plus better?
On average, Best Western Plus hotels score 8.59/10 from guests and Best Western hotels 8.35/10. Best Western Plus leads on 6 of the 7 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.24 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 136 cities where both have rated hotels, Best Western has the higher average in 39 and Best Western Plus in 94.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Best Western Plus hotel opened in 2008, the typical Best Western hotel in 1998.
Do Best Western and Best Western Plus hotels include free breakfast?
43% of Best Western hotels and 46% of Best Western Plus 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 1,494 Best Western hotels in 56 countries and 1,144 Best Western Plus hotels in 59 countries.
Do Best Western and Best Western Plus belong to the same company?
Yes, both belong to Best Western 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