Best Western vs Garner
Averages across 1,494 Best Western and 136 Garner hotels, and a head-to-head in the 38 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Best Western
Best Western leads on 6 of 7 measures. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.06), so the hotel you pick matters more than the brand.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Best Western vs Garner: which hotel brand is better? | Best Western | Garner |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.35 +0.06 | 8.29 |
| Rated 8 or more | 77% +4% | 73% |
| Rated below 7 | 2% | 5% |
| Average Google rating | 4.09/5 +0.11 | 3.98/5 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 156,862 | 23,617 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 25) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 14 | 9 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 1,494 | 136 |
| Countries | 56 | 13 |
| Typical opening year | 1998 | 1996 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 56% | 70% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 11:00 | 12:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 43% | 76% |
| Swimming pool | 51% | 70% |
| Gym | 56% | 70% |
| Free parking | 71% | 85% |
| Pets allowed | 13% | 0% |
| Shuttle | 21% | 15% |
| Laundry | 51% | 94% |
| Hot tub | 24% | 33% |
| Restaurant | 7% | 0% |
| Bar | 73% | 64% |
| Kitchen | 9% | 27% |
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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Rome Italy
Compare these twoBest Western Hotel Piccadilly 8.4 Brand average here: 7.8
Garner Hotel Rome Aurelia 7.7 Brand average here: 7.7
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Phoenix (AZ) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Downtown Phoenix 8.7 Brand average here: 8.2
Garner Hotel Phoenix Northwest – Surprise by IHG 8.2 Brand average here: 8.2
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Berlin Germany
Compare these twoBest Western Hotel Kantstrasse Berlin 8.1 Brand average here: 8.1
Garner Hotel Berlin - Mitte By IHG 9.1 Brand average here: 8.2
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Osaka Japan
Compare these twoBest Western Hotel Fino Osaka Shinsaibashi 8.2 Brand average here: 8.2
Garner Hotel Osaka Honmachi Kita Semba By IHG 8.8 Brand average here: 8.7
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Houston (TX) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Sugarland Inn 8.2 Brand average here: 8.0
GARNER HOTEL HOUSTON WESTHEIMER by IHG 7.9 Brand average here: 7.9
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Hamburg Germany
Compare these twoBest Western Hotel Hamburg International 8.2 Brand average here: 8.2
Garner Hamburg Wandsbek Marktplatz By IHG 8.8 Brand average here: 8.1
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Frankfurt Germany
Compare these twoBest Western Premier IB Hotel Friedberger Warte 8.3 Brand average here: 8.3
GARNER HOTEL FRANKFURT MAIN STATION by IHG 7.4 Brand average here: 8.0
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Pigeon Forge (TN) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Toni Inn 8.6 Brand average here: 8.6
Garner Hotel Pigeon Forge Downtown By IHG 8.0 Brand average here: 8.0
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Boise (ID) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Northwest Lodge 8.9 Brand average here: 8.6
Garner Hotel Boise Airport by IHG 7.9 Brand average here: 7.9
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Istanbul Turkey
Compare these twoBest Western Empire Palace 8.1 Brand average here: 8.1
Garner Hotel Istanbul - Airport Arnavutkoy By IHG 8.4 Brand average here: 8.4
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Edinburgh United Kingdom
Compare these twoBest Western Kings Manor Hotel 8.7 Brand average here: 8.7
Garner Edinburgh Haymarket 8.1 Brand average here: 8.1
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Dusseldorf Germany
Compare these twoBest Western Hotel Breitbach 8.2 Brand average here: 8.2
Garner Hotel Dusseldorf - Main Station by IHG 8.0 Brand average here: 8.0
Best Western or Garner: common questions
Is Best Western or Garner better?
On average, Best Western hotels score 8.35/10 from guests and Garner hotels 8.29/10. Best Western leads on 6 of the 7 measures we compare. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.06), so the hotel you pick matters more than the brand.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 25 cities where both have rated hotels, Best Western has the higher average in 14 and Garner in 9.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Best Western hotel opened in 1998, the typical Garner hotel in 1996.
Do Best Western and Garner hotels include free breakfast?
43% of Best Western hotels and 76% of Garner 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 136 Garner hotels in 13 countries.
Do Best Western and Garner belong to the same company?
No. Best Western belongs to Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Garner to IHG Hotels & Resorts.
More brand match-ups
Updated 11 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