Best Western vs Leonardo Hotels
Averages across 1,494 Best Western and 212 Leonardo Hotels hotels, and a head-to-head in the 26 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Leonardo Hotels
Leonardo Hotels leads on 6 of 7 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.19 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Best Western vs Leonardo Hotels: which hotel brand is better? | Best Western | Leonardo Hotels |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.35 | 8.54 +0.19 |
| Rated 8 or more | 77% | 92% +15% |
| Rated below 7 | 2% | 0% |
| Average Google rating | 4.09/5 | 4.24/5 +0.15 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 156,862 | 79,976 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 24) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 6 | 18 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 1,494 | 212 |
| Countries | 56 | 17 |
| Typical opening year | 1998 | 2008 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 56% | 62% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 11:00 | 12:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 43% | 1% |
| Swimming pool | 51% | 23% |
| Gym | 56% | 60% |
| Free parking | 71% | 11% |
| Pets allowed | 13% | 1% |
| Shuttle | 21% | 17% |
| Laundry | 51% | 93% |
| Hot tub | 24% | 10% |
| Restaurant | 7% | 1% |
| Bar | 73% | 98% |
| Kitchen | 9% | 15% |
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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London United Kingdom
Compare these twoBest Western Buckingham Palace Road 8.4 Brand average here: 8.0
Leonardo Hotel London Watford 8.8 Brand average here: 8.6
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Paris France
Compare these twoBest Western 11BAUER Paris Saint-Ouen 9.3 Brand average here: 8.2
Leonardo Boutique Hotel Paris Opera 8.6 Brand average here: 8.6
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Rome Italy
Compare these twoBest Western Hotel Piccadilly 8.4 Brand average here: 7.8
Leonardo Boutique Hotel Rome Monti 8.8 Brand average here: 8.7
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Amsterdam Netherlands
Compare these twoBest Western Dam Square Inn 9.1 Brand average here: 8.1
Leonardo Royal Hotel Amsterdam 8.6 Brand average here: 8.0
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Berlin Germany
Compare these twoBest Western Hotel Kantstrasse Berlin 8.1 Brand average here: 8.1
Leonardo Royal Hotel Berlin Alexanderplatz 8.8 Brand average here: 8.6
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Hamburg Germany
Compare these twoBest Western Hotel Hamburg International 8.2 Brand average here: 8.2
NYX Hotel Hamburg by Leonardo Hotels 8.9 Brand average here: 8.4
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Milan Italy
Compare these twoBest Western Hotel City 8.8 Brand average here: 8.4
NYX Hotel Milan by Leonardo Hotels 9.0 Brand average here: 8.7
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Frankfurt Germany
Compare these twoBest Western Premier IB Hotel Friedberger Warte 8.3 Brand average here: 8.3
Leonardo Hotel Eschborn Frankfurt 9.0 Brand average here: 8.2
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Dusseldorf Germany
Compare these twoBest Western Hotel Breitbach 8.2 Brand average here: 8.2
Leonardo Hotel Dusseldorf City Center 8.6 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
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh 8.8 Brand average here: 8.5
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Nuremberg Germany
Compare these twoBest Western Hotel Nurnberg am Hauptbahnhof 8.6 Brand average here: 8.7
Leonardo Royal Hotel Nuernberg 9.2 Brand average here: 8.6
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Aberdeen United Kingdom
Compare these twoBest Western Summerhill Hotel and Suites 8.5 Brand average here: 8.5
Leonardo Inn Hotel Aberdeen Airport 8.9 Brand average here: 8.6
Best Western or Leonardo Hotels: common questions
Is Best Western or Leonardo Hotels better?
On average, Leonardo Hotels hotels score 8.54/10 from guests and Best Western hotels 8.35/10. Leonardo Hotels leads on 6 of the 7 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.19 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 24 cities where both have rated hotels, Best Western has the higher average in 6 and Leonardo Hotels in 18.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Leonardo Hotels hotel opened in 2008, the typical Best Western hotel in 1998.
Do Best Western and Leonardo Hotels hotels include free breakfast?
43% of Best Western hotels and 1% of Leonardo Hotels 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 212 Leonardo Hotels hotels in 17 countries.
Do Best Western and Leonardo Hotels belong to the same company?
No. Best Western belongs to Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Leonardo Hotels to Leonardo Hotels.
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