Best Western vs Residence Inn by Marriott
Averages across 1,494 Best Western and 983 Residence Inn by Marriott hotels, and a head-to-head in the 196 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Residence Inn by Marriott
Residence Inn by Marriott leads on 6 of 7 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.44 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Best Western vs Residence Inn by Marriott: which hotel brand is better? | Best Western | Residence Inn by Marriott |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.35 | 8.79 +0.44 |
| Rated 8 or more | 77% | 91% +14% |
| Rated below 7 | 2% | 1% |
| Average Google rating | 4.09/5 | 4.29/5 +0.20 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 156,862 | 9,755 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 81) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 18 | 61 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 1,494 | 983 |
| Countries | 56 | 31 |
| Typical opening year | 1998 | 2017 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 56% | 79% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 11:00 | 12:00 |
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
Residence Inn by Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE 8.9 Brand average here: 8.8
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Phoenix (AZ) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Downtown Phoenix 8.7 Brand average here: 8.2
Residence Inn by Marriott Tempe Downtown/University 9.7 Brand average here: 8.9
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Dallas (TX) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Northwest Inn 8.3 Brand average here: 7.5
Residence Inn by Marriott Dallas Downtown 9.5 Brand average here: 9.2
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Paris France
Compare these twoBest Western 11BAUER Paris Saint-Ouen 9.3 Brand average here: 8.2
Residence Inn Paris Charles de Gaulle Central Airport 8.5 Brand average here: 7.8
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Houston (TX) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Sugarland Inn 8.2 Brand average here: 8.0
Residence Inn by Marriott Houston Westchase on Westheimer 8.9 Brand average here: 8.8
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London United Kingdom
Compare these twoBest Western Buckingham Palace Road 8.4 Brand average here: 8.0
Residence Inn by Marriott London Bridge 8.4 Brand average here: 8.4
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New York (NY) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Brooklyn-Coney Island Inn 8.5 Brand average here: 7.8
Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Central Park 8.8 Brand average here: 8.7
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Chicago (IL) United States
Compare these twoBest Western River North Hotel 8.1 Brand average here: 7.6
Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown/Loop 9.3 Brand average here: 8.9
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San Diego (CA) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Americana Inn 8.6 Brand average here: 8.1
Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego La Jolla 9.0 Brand average here: 8.7
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San Jose (CA) United States
Compare these twoBest Western University Inn Santa Clara 8.5 Brand average here: 8.2
Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Cupertino 9.6 Brand average here: 8.8
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Orlando (FL) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Orlando Gateway Hotel 8.1 Brand average here: 8.1
Residence Inn by Marriott Orlando at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS® Town Center 9.7 Brand average here: 8.9
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Atlanta (GA) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Atlanta-Marietta Ballpark Hotel 9.3 Brand average here: 8.6
Residence Inn by Marriott Atlanta Norcross/Peachtree Corners 9.0 Brand average here: 8.7
Best Western or Residence Inn by Marriott: common questions
Is Best Western or Residence Inn by Marriott better?
On average, Residence Inn by Marriott hotels score 8.79/10 from guests and Best Western hotels 8.35/10. Residence Inn by Marriott leads on 6 of the 7 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.44 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 81 cities where both have rated hotels, Best Western has the higher average in 18 and Residence Inn by Marriott in 61.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Residence Inn by Marriott hotel opened in 2017, the typical Best Western hotel in 1998.
Which brand has more hotels?
StayVersus tracks 1,494 Best Western hotels in 56 countries and 983 Residence Inn by Marriott hotels in 31 countries.
Do Best Western and Residence Inn by Marriott belong to the same company?
No. Best Western belongs to Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Residence Inn by Marriott to Marriott International.
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Updated 13 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