Best Western vs Econo Lodge
Averages across 1,494 Best Western and 724 Econo Lodge hotels, and a head-to-head in the 186 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Best Western
Best Western leads on 5 of 5 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.88 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Best Western vs Econo Lodge: which hotel brand is better? | Best Western | Econo Lodge |
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| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.35 +0.88 | 7.47 |
| Rated 8 or more | 77% +42% | 35% |
| Rated below 7 | 2% | 27% |
| Average Google rating | 4.09/5 +0.63 | 3.46/5 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 156,862 | 24,748 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 144) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 105 | 33 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 1,494 | 724 |
| Countries | 56 | 3 |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 43% | 75% |
| Swimming pool | 51% | 56% |
| Gym | 56% | 72% |
| Free parking | 71% | 95% |
| Pets allowed | 13% | 5% |
| Shuttle | 21% | 9% |
| Laundry | 51% | 76% |
| Hot tub | 24% | 26% |
| Restaurant | 7% | 1% |
| Bar | 73% | 87% |
| Kitchen | 9% | 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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San Antonio (TX) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Medical Center North Inn & Suites Near Six Flags 10.0 Brand average here: 8.2
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Near Lackland AFB 8.4 Brand average here: 7.6
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Los Angeles (CA) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Norwalk Inn 8.6 Brand average here: 8.1
Econo Lodge Long Beach I-405 8.2 Brand average here: 8.2
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Houston (TX) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Sugarland Inn 8.2 Brand average here: 8.0
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Houston NW-Cy-Fair 8.6 Brand average here: 8.7
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Phoenix (AZ) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Downtown Phoenix 8.7 Brand average here: 8.2
Econo Lodge Phoenix North I-17 5.6 Brand average here: 5.6
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Corpus Christi (TX) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Paradise Inn 9.0 Brand average here: 8.4
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Corpus Christi 8.0 Brand average here: 8.0
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San Francisco (CA) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Corte Madera Inn 8.8 Brand average here: 8.2
Econo Lodge Oakland Lake Merritt Area 6.1 Brand average here: 6.1
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Savannah (GA) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Central Inn 8.8 Brand average here: 8.0
Econo Lodge Garden City - Savannah 7.9 Brand average here: 7.9
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Albuquerque (NM) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Airport Albuquerque Inn Suites Hotel & Suites 8.4 Brand average here: 8.4
Econo Lodge Albuquerque Old Town 8.1 Brand average here: 6.9
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Dallas (TX) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Northwest Inn 8.3 Brand average here: 7.5
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Mckinney - Plano North 8.3 Brand average here: 7.4
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Melbourne Australia
Compare these twoBest Western Queen Victoria Market Hotel 8.9 Brand average here: 8.6
Econo Lodge Lilydale 8.2 Brand average here: 7.4
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Brisbane Australia
Compare these twoBest Western Plus North Lakes Hotel 8.9 Brand average here: 8.6
Econo Lodge Waterford 7.7 Brand average here: 7.7
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Portland (OR) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Pony Soldier Inn - Airport 8.2 Brand average here: 8.0
Econo Lodge Portland Airport 4.9 Brand average here: 4.9
Best Western or Econo Lodge: common questions
Is Best Western or Econo Lodge better?
On average, Best Western hotels score 8.35/10 from guests and Econo Lodge hotels 7.47/10. Best Western leads on 5 of the 5 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.88 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 144 cities where both have rated hotels, Best Western has the higher average in 105 and Econo Lodge in 33.
Do Best Western and Econo Lodge hotels include free breakfast?
43% of Best Western hotels and 75% of Econo Lodge 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 724 Econo Lodge hotels in 3 countries.
Do Best Western and Econo Lodge belong to the same company?
No. Best Western belongs to Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Econo Lodge to Choice Hotels.
More brand match-ups
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