Best Western vs Courtyard by Marriott
Averages across 1,494 Best Western and 1,408 Courtyard by Marriott hotels, and a head-to-head in the 271 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Courtyard by Marriott
Courtyard by Marriott 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 Courtyard by Marriott: which hotel brand is better? | Best Western | Courtyard by Marriott |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.35 | 8.59 +0.24 |
| Rated 8 or more | 77% | 85% +8% |
| Rated below 7 | 2% | 2% |
| Average Google rating | 4.09/5 | 4.22/5 +0.13 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 156,862 | 96,530 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 169) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 46 | 118 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 1,494 | 1,408 |
| Countries | 56 | 68 |
| Typical opening year | 1998 | 2014 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 56% | 74% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 11:00 | 12:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 43% | 0% |
| Swimming pool | 51% | 46% |
| Gym | 56% | 57% |
| Free parking | 71% | 26% |
| Pets allowed | 13% | 9% |
| Shuttle | 21% | 3% |
| Laundry | 51% | 94% |
| Hot tub | 24% | 6% |
| Restaurant | 7% | 34% |
| Bar | 73% | 94% |
| Kitchen | 9% | 3% |
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
Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Monterey Park 8.6 Brand average here: 8.1
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Dallas (TX) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Northwest Inn 8.3 Brand average here: 7.5
Courtyard by Marriott Dallas DFW Airport North/Irving 9.5 Brand average here: 8.3
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Houston (TX) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Sugarland Inn 8.2 Brand average here: 8.0
Courtyard by Marriott Houston Westchase 8.8 Brand average here: 8.5
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Paris France
Compare these twoBest Western 11BAUER Paris Saint-Ouen 9.3 Brand average here: 8.2
Courtyard by Marriott Paris Gare de Lyon 8.9 Brand average here: 8.3
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New York (NY) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Brooklyn-Coney Island Inn 8.5 Brand average here: 7.8
Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Times Square West 8.8 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
Courtyard by Marriott Phoenix West/Avondale 9.6 Brand average here: 8.8
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San Diego (CA) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Americana Inn 8.6 Brand average here: 8.1
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy 9.2 Brand average here: 8.4
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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
Courtyard by Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk 9.3 Brand average here: 8.1
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London United Kingdom
Compare these twoBest Western Buckingham Palace Road 8.4 Brand average here: 8.0
Courtyard by Marriott London City Airport 8.7 Brand average here: 8.6
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San Francisco (CA) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Corte Madera Inn 8.8 Brand average here: 8.2
Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf 9.0 Brand average here: 8.6
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Chicago (IL) United States
Compare these twoBest Western River North Hotel 8.1 Brand average here: 7.6
Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Arlington Heights/South 9.3 Brand average here: 8.5
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Atlanta (GA) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Atlanta-Marietta Ballpark Hotel 9.3 Brand average here: 8.6
Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Executive Park/Emory 9.6 Brand average here: 8.9
Best Western or Courtyard by Marriott: common questions
Is Best Western or Courtyard by Marriott better?
On average, Courtyard by Marriott hotels score 8.59/10 from guests and Best Western hotels 8.35/10. Courtyard by Marriott 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 169 cities where both have rated hotels, Best Western has the higher average in 46 and Courtyard by Marriott in 118.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Courtyard by Marriott hotel opened in 2014, the typical Best Western hotel in 1998.
Do Best Western and Courtyard by Marriott hotels include free breakfast?
43% of Best Western hotels and 0% of Courtyard by Marriott 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 1,408 Courtyard by Marriott hotels in 68 countries.
Do Best Western and Courtyard by Marriott belong to the same company?
No. Best Western belongs to Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Courtyard by Marriott to Marriott International.
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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