Best Western vs La Quinta
Averages across 1,494 Best Western and 909 La Quinta hotels, and a head-to-head in the 226 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Best Western
Best Western leads on 4 of 7 measures. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.11), 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 La Quinta: which hotel brand is better? | Best Western | La Quinta |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.35 +0.11 | 8.24 |
| Rated 8 or more | 77% +9% | 68% |
| Rated below 7 | 2% | 6% |
| Average Google rating | 4.09/5 | 4.09/5 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 156,862 | 69,647 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 197) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 104 | 88 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 1,494 | 909 |
| Countries | 56 | 15 |
| Typical opening year | 1998 | 2016 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 56% | 85% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 43% | 79% |
| Swimming pool | 51% | 94% |
| Gym | 56% | 81% |
| Free parking | 71% | 92% |
| Pets allowed | 13% | 2% |
| Shuttle | 21% | 20% |
| Laundry | 51% | 95% |
| Hot tub | 24% | 59% |
| Restaurant | 7% | 2% |
| Bar | 73% | 60% |
| 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.
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Dallas (TX) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Northwest Inn 8.3 Brand average here: 7.5
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dallas Grand Prairie North 9.2 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
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Houston Cypress 9.0 Brand average here: 8.1
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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
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Antonio Brooks City Base 9.1 Brand average here: 8.3
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Phoenix (AZ) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Downtown Phoenix 8.7 Brand average here: 8.2
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale 8.6 Brand average here: 8.2
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Los Angeles (CA) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Norwalk Inn 8.6 Brand average here: 8.1
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Buena Park 8.3 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
La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Queens NYC/JFK AirTrain 8.6 Brand average here: 7.9
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Fort Worth (TX) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Fort Worth Inn & Suites 8.9 Brand average here: 7.8
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Northlake Fort Worth 9.3 Brand average here: 8.3
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Corpus Christi (TX) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Paradise Inn 9.0 Brand average here: 8.4
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Corpus Christi Airport 8.7 Brand average here: 7.1
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San Diego (CA) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Americana Inn 8.6 Brand average here: 8.1
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Diego Mission Bay 7.8 Brand average here: 7.8
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Orlando (FL) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Orlando Gateway Hotel 8.1 Brand average here: 8.1
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orlando UCF 9.0 Brand average here: 8.3
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Fort Lauderdale (FL) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port 8.0 Brand average here: 7.8
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ft. Lauderdale Plantation 8.4 Brand average here: 7.3
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El Paso (TX) United States
Compare these twoBest Western El Paso Airport Entrada Hotel 8.7 Brand average here: 8.2
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham El Paso East 8.5 Brand average here: 7.7
Best Western or La Quinta: common questions
Is Best Western or La Quinta better?
On average, Best Western hotels score 8.35/10 from guests and La Quinta hotels 8.24/10. Best Western leads on 4 of the 7 measures we compare. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.11), so the hotel you pick matters more than the brand.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 197 cities where both have rated hotels, Best Western has the higher average in 104 and La Quinta in 88.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical La Quinta hotel opened in 2016, the typical Best Western hotel in 1998.
Do Best Western and La Quinta hotels include free breakfast?
43% of Best Western hotels and 79% of La Quinta 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 909 La Quinta hotels in 15 countries.
Do Best Western and La Quinta belong to the same company?
No. Best Western belongs to Best Western Hotels & Resorts, La Quinta to Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.
More brand match-ups
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