Best Western vs Ramada
Averages across 1,494 Best Western and 1,091 Ramada hotels, and a head-to-head in the 149 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Best Western
Best Western leads on 5 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 Western vs Ramada: which hotel brand is better? | Best Western | Ramada |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.35 +0.30 | 8.05 |
| Rated 8 or more | 77% +16% | 61% |
| Rated below 7 | 2% | 8% |
| Average Google rating | 4.09/5 +0.29 | 3.80/5 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 156,862 | 381,019 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 127) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 82 | 42 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 1,494 | 1,091 |
| Countries | 56 | 75 |
| Typical opening year | 1998 | 2013 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 56% | 58% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 14:00 |
| Usual check-out | 11:00 | 12:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 43% | 29% |
| Swimming pool | 51% | 65% |
| Gym | 56% | 73% |
| Free parking | 71% | 87% |
| Pets allowed | 13% | 3% |
| Shuttle | 21% | 35% |
| Laundry | 51% | 94% |
| Hot tub | 24% | 32% |
| Restaurant | 7% | 2% |
| Bar | 73% | 88% |
| Kitchen | 9% | 1% |
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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Istanbul Turkey
Compare these twoBest Western Empire Palace 8.1 Brand average here: 8.1
Ramada by Wyndham Istanbul Old City 8.7 Brand average here: 8.0
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Los Angeles (CA) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Norwalk Inn 8.6 Brand average here: 8.1
Ramada Limited Redondo Beach 8.1 Brand average here: 7.5
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London United Kingdom
Compare these twoBest Western Buckingham Palace Road 8.4 Brand average here: 8.0
Ramada by Wyndham London Stansted Airport 8.0 Brand average here: 7.7
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New York (NY) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Brooklyn-Coney Island Inn 8.5 Brand average here: 7.8
Ramada by Wyndham Bronx 8.3 Brand average here: 7.7
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Bangkok Thailand
Compare these twoBest Western Matter Tiwanon Hotel 9.8 Brand average here: 8.9
Ramada By Wyndham Bangkok Sukhumvit 87 8.7 Brand average here: 8.2
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San Diego (CA) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Americana Inn 8.6 Brand average here: 8.1
Ramada by Wyndham San Diego Airport 7.6 Brand average here: 7.5
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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
Ramada by Wyndham San Antonio Near SeaWorld/Lackland AFB 8.9 Brand average here: 8.9
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Orlando (FL) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Orlando Gateway Hotel 8.1 Brand average here: 8.1
Ramada by Wyndham Altamonte Springs Near I-4 8.2 Brand average here: 7.7
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Houston (TX) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Sugarland Inn 8.2 Brand average here: 8.0
Ramada by Wyndham Houston Intercontinental Airport East 7.7 Brand average here: 7.7
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Milan Italy
Compare these twoBest Western Hotel City 8.8 Brand average here: 8.4
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Milano 8.2 Brand average here: 8.2
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San Francisco (CA) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Corte Madera Inn 8.8 Brand average here: 8.2
Ramada by Wyndham Oakland Downtown City Center 7.2 Brand average here: 7.2
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San Jose (CA) United States
Compare these twoBest Western University Inn Santa Clara 8.5 Brand average here: 8.2
Ramada by Wyndham Mountain View 8.1 Brand average here: 8.0
Best Western or Ramada: common questions
Is Best Western or Ramada better?
On average, Best Western hotels score 8.35/10 from guests and Ramada hotels 8.05/10. Best Western leads on 5 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 127 cities where both have rated hotels, Best Western has the higher average in 82 and Ramada in 42.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Ramada hotel opened in 2013, the typical Best Western hotel in 1998.
Do Best Western and Ramada hotels include free breakfast?
43% of Best Western hotels and 29% of Ramada 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 1,091 Ramada hotels in 75 countries.
Do Best Western and Ramada belong to the same company?
No. Best Western belongs to Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Ramada to Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.
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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