Best Western vs Candlewood Suites
Averages across 1,494 Best Western and 464 Candlewood Suites hotels, and a head-to-head in the 141 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Candlewood Suites
Candlewood Suites leads on 6 of 7 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.18 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Best Western vs Candlewood Suites: which hotel brand is better? | Best Western | Candlewood Suites |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.35 | 8.53 +0.18 |
| Rated 8 or more | 77% | 81% +4% |
| Rated below 7 | 2% | 3% |
| Average Google rating | 4.09/5 | 4.12/5 +0.03 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 156,862 | 5,516 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 95) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 32 | 59 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 1,494 | 464 |
| Countries | 56 | 7 |
| Typical opening year | 1998 | 2016 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 56% | 88% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 11:00 | 12:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 38% | 2% |
| Swimming pool | 50% | 45% |
| Gym | 58% | 84% |
| Free parking | 68% | 97% |
| Pets allowed | 16% | 4% |
| Shuttle | 18% | 14% |
| Laundry | 53% | 98% |
| Hot tub | 19% | 8% |
| Restaurant | 32% | 2% |
| Bar | 76% | 66% |
| Kitchen | 7% | 52% |
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
Best Western Norwalk Inn 8.6 Brand average here: 8.1
Candlewood Suites LAX Hawthorne By IHG 8.5 Brand average here: 8.5
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San Antonio (TX) United States
Best Western Medical Center North Inn & Suites Near Six Flags 10.0 Brand average here: 8.2
Candlewood Suites San Antonio Lackland AFB Area By IHG 8.7 Brand average here: 8.3
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Dallas (TX) United States
Best Western Northwest Inn 8.3 Brand average here: 7.5
Candlewood Suites Farmers Branch By IHG 9.1 Brand average here: 8.6
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Houston (TX) United States
Best Western Galleria Inn & Suites 8.0 Brand average here: 8.0
Candlewood Suites Houston - Spring By IHG 8.7 Brand average here: 8.6
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San Diego (CA) United States
Best Western Americana Inn 8.6 Brand average here: 8.1
Candlewood Suites San Diego by IHG 8.6 Brand average here: 8.6
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New York (NY) United States
Best Western Brooklyn-Coney Island Inn 8.5 Brand average here: 7.8
Candlewood Suites NYC -Times Square By IHG 8.1 Brand average here: 8.1
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Corpus Christi (TX) United States
Best Western Paradise Inn 9.0 Brand average here: 8.4
Candlewood Suites Corpus Christi-SPID By IHG 8.0 Brand average here: 8.0
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Indianapolis (IN) United States
Best Western Fishers Indianapolis Area 7.5 Brand average here: 7.5
Candlewood Suites Indianapolis Northeast By IHG 8.7 Brand average here: 8.2
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Columbus (OH) United States
Best Western Suites 8.8 Brand average here: 8.6
Candlewood Suites Polaris By IHG 8.4 Brand average here: 8.4
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Fort Worth (TX) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Fort Worth Inn & Suites 8.9 Brand average here: 7.8
Candlewood Suites Fort Worth West By IHG 9.3 Brand average here: 8.9
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Jacksonville (FL) United States
Best Western Oceanfront 8.6 Brand average here: 8.3
Candlewood Suites Jacksonville – Southpoint By IHG 8.6 Brand average here: 8.5
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Louisville (KY) United States
Best Western Louisville East Inn & Suites 8.7 Brand average here: 8.6
Candlewood Suites Louisville Airport By IHG 9.0 Brand average here: 8.7
Best Western or Candlewood Suites: common questions
Is Best Western or Candlewood Suites better?
On average, Candlewood Suites hotels score 8.53/10 from guests and Best Western hotels 8.35/10. Candlewood Suites leads on 6 of the 7 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.18 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 95 cities where both have rated hotels, Best Western has the higher average in 32 and Candlewood Suites in 59.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Candlewood Suites hotel opened in 2016, the typical Best Western hotel in 1998.
Do Best Western and Candlewood Suites hotels include free breakfast?
38% of Best Western hotels and 2% of Candlewood Suites 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 464 Candlewood Suites hotels in 7 countries.
Do Best Western and Candlewood Suites belong to the same company?
No. Best Western belongs to Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Candlewood Suites to IHG Hotels & Resorts.
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Updated 6 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