Best Western vs Quality Inn
Averages across 1,494 Best Western and 1,791 Quality Inn hotels, and a head-to-head in the 371 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Best Western
Best Western leads on 6 of 7 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.43 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Best Western vs Quality Inn: which hotel brand is better? | Best Western | Quality Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.35 +0.43 | 7.92 |
| Rated 8 or more | 77% +25% | 52% |
| Rated below 7 | 2% | 12% |
| Average Google rating | 4.09/5 +0.43 | 3.66/5 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 156,862 | 61,161 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 313) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 187 | 111 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 1,494 | 1,791 |
| Countries | 56 | 7 |
| Typical opening year | 1998 | 1995 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 56% | 67% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 43% | 78% |
| Swimming pool | 51% | 78% |
| Gym | 56% | 75% |
| Free parking | 71% | 84% |
| Pets allowed | 13% | 2% |
| Shuttle | 21% | 11% |
| Laundry | 51% | 86% |
| Hot tub | 24% | 29% |
| Restaurant | 7% | 1% |
| Bar | 73% | 90% |
| Kitchen | 9% | 26% |
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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Los Angeles (CA) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Norwalk Inn 8.6 Brand average here: 8.1
Quality Inn & Suites Bell Gardens-Los Angeles 8.2 Brand average here: 7.8
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Dallas (TX) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Northwest Inn 8.3 Brand average here: 7.5
Quality Inn & Suites Grand Prairie South 9.1 Brand average here: 7.9
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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
Quality Inn near SeaWorld - Lackland 8.5 Brand average here: 7.2
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Phoenix (AZ) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Downtown Phoenix 8.7 Brand average here: 8.2
Quality Inn & Suites Goodyear - Phoenix West 8.2 Brand average here: 8.2
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New York (NY) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Brooklyn-Coney Island Inn 8.5 Brand average here: 7.8
Quality Inn Near Sunset Park 7.2 Brand average here: 6.9
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Houston (TX) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Sugarland Inn 8.2 Brand average here: 8.0
Quality Inn Houston East I-10 8.8 Brand average here: 7.9
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Orlando (FL) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Orlando Gateway Hotel 8.1 Brand average here: 8.1
Quality Inn & Suites Heritage Park 8.7 Brand average here: 7.8
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San Diego (CA) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Americana Inn 8.6 Brand average here: 8.1
Quality Inn San Diego I-5 Naval Base 7.9 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
Quality Inn & Suites Roanoke - Fort Worth North 8.3 Brand average here: 7.8
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Chicago (IL) United States
Compare these twoBest Western River North Hotel 8.1 Brand average here: 7.6
Quality Inn Schaumburg - Chicago near the Mall 8.7 Brand average here: 8.2
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Columbus (OH) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Suites 8.8 Brand average here: 8.6
Quality Inn & Suites 8.3 Brand average here: 8.1
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Jacksonville (FL) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Oceanfront 8.6 Brand average here: 8.3
Quality Inn Jacksonville - Orange Park near Naval Air Station 8.8 Brand average here: 8.1
Best Western or Quality Inn: common questions
Is Best Western or Quality Inn better?
On average, Best Western hotels score 8.35/10 from guests and Quality Inn hotels 7.92/10. Best Western leads on 6 of the 7 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.43 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 313 cities where both have rated hotels, Best Western has the higher average in 187 and Quality Inn in 111.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Best Western hotel opened in 1998, the typical Quality Inn hotel in 1995.
Do Best Western and Quality Inn hotels include free breakfast?
43% of Best Western hotels and 78% of Quality Inn 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 1,791 Quality Inn hotels in 7 countries.
Do Best Western and Quality Inn belong to the same company?
No. Best Western belongs to Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Quality Inn to Choice 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