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Best Western vs Fairfield by Marriott

Averages across 1,494 Best Western and 1,476 Fairfield by Marriott hotels, and a head-to-head in the 286 cities where both brands have a hotel.

Best Western Hotels & Resorts

Best Western

Average guest rating
8.4
Hotels tracked
1,494

Marriott International

Fairfield by Marriott

Average guest rating
8.7
Hotels tracked
1,476

The short answer

On the numbers: Fairfield by Marriott

Fairfield by Marriott leads on 6 of 7 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.30 points.

Every measured fact

Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.

Best WesternFairfield by Marriott
Guest ratings
Average guest rating 8.35 8.65 +0.30
Rated 8 or more 77% 84% +7%
Rated below 7 2% 3%
Average Google rating 4.09/5 4.25/5 +0.16
Guest reviews behind the average 156,862 55,603
Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 125)
Cities where it is rated higher 26 96
The hotels
Hotels tracked 1,494 1,476
Countries 56 21
Typical opening year 1998 2018
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 43% 92%
Swimming pool 51% 84%
Gym 56% 65%
Free parking 71% 82%
Pets allowed 13% 18%
Shuttle 21% 0%
Laundry 51% 82%
Hot tub 24% 8%
Restaurant 7% 18%
Bar 73% 47%
Kitchen 9% 0%

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.

Best Western or Fairfield by Marriott: common questions

Is Best Western or Fairfield by Marriott better?

On average, Fairfield by Marriott hotels score 8.65/10 from guests and Best Western hotels 8.35/10. Fairfield by Marriott leads on 6 of the 7 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.30 points.

When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?

In the 125 cities where both have rated hotels, Best Western has the higher average in 26 and Fairfield by Marriott in 96.

Which brand has newer hotels?

The typical Fairfield by Marriott hotel opened in 2018, the typical Best Western hotel in 1998.

Do Best Western and Fairfield by Marriott hotels include free breakfast?

43% of Best Western hotels and 92% of Fairfield 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 1,476 Fairfield by Marriott hotels in 21 countries.

Do Best Western and Fairfield by Marriott belong to the same company?

No. Best Western belongs to Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Fairfield 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