Best Western vs Super 8
Averages across 1,494 Best Western and 2,267 Super 8 hotels, and a head-to-head in the 332 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 0.69 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Best Western vs Super 8: which hotel brand is better? | Best Western | Super 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.35 +0.69 | 7.66 |
| Rated 8 or more | 77% +37% | 40% |
| Rated below 7 | 2% | 19% |
| Average Google rating | 4.09/5 +0.54 | 3.55/5 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 156,862 | 87,993 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 282) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 223 | 54 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 1,494 | 2,267 |
| Countries | 56 | 8 |
| Typical opening year | 1998 | 2004 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 56% | 58% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 43% | 89% |
| Swimming pool | 51% | 66% |
| Gym | 56% | 41% |
| Free parking | 71% | 100% |
| Pets allowed | 13% | 8% |
| Shuttle | 21% | 11% |
| Laundry | 51% | 93% |
| Hot tub | 24% | 45% |
| Restaurant | 7% | 5% |
| Bar | 73% | 48% |
| Kitchen | 9% | 2% |
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
Super 8 By Wyndham Grapevine/Dfw Airport Northwest 8.3 Brand average here: 7.5
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Los Angeles (CA) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Norwalk Inn 8.6 Brand average here: 8.1
Super 8 By Wyndham Los Angeles-Culver City Area 8.1 Brand average here: 7.7
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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
Super 8 By Wyndham San Antonio/Riverwalk Area 8.7 Brand average here: 7.3
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New York (NY) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Brooklyn-Coney Island Inn 8.5 Brand average here: 7.8
Super 8 by Wyndham Brooklyn Williamsburg 8.2 Brand average here: 7.4
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Houston (TX) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Sugarland Inn 8.2 Brand average here: 8.0
Super 8 by Wyndham Humble/Houston 9.2 Brand average here: 8.1
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Phoenix (AZ) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Downtown Phoenix 8.7 Brand average here: 8.2
Super 8 By Wyndham Goodyear/Phoenix Area 8.1 Brand average here: 7.6
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Chicago (IL) United States
Compare these twoBest Western River North Hotel 8.1 Brand average here: 7.6
Super 8 By Wyndham Chicago Il 8.0 Brand average here: 7.5
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San Diego (CA) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Americana Inn 8.6 Brand average here: 8.1
Super 8 By Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle 7.5 Brand average here: 7.5
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Fort Worth (TX) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Fort Worth Inn & Suites 8.9 Brand average here: 7.8
Super 8 By Wyndham Fort Worth North 8.8 Brand average here: 7.6
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Corpus Christi (TX) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Paradise Inn 9.0 Brand average here: 8.4
Super 8 by Wyndham Corpus Christi Northwest 8.6 Brand average here: 7.4
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San Jose (CA) United States
Compare these twoBest Western University Inn Santa Clara 8.5 Brand average here: 8.2
Super 8 by Wyndham San Jose 7.2 Brand average here: 6.4
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Oklahoma City (OK) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Greentree Inn & Suites 8.9 Brand average here: 8.9
Super 8 By Wyndham Oklahoma/Frontier City 8.5 Brand average here: 7.5
Best Western or Super 8: common questions
Is Best Western or Super 8 better?
On average, Best Western hotels score 8.35/10 from guests and Super 8 hotels 7.66/10. Best Western leads on 5 of the 7 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.69 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 282 cities where both have rated hotels, Best Western has the higher average in 223 and Super 8 in 54.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Super 8 hotel opened in 2004, the typical Best Western hotel in 1998.
Do Best Western and Super 8 hotels include free breakfast?
43% of Best Western hotels and 89% of Super 8 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 2,267 Super 8 hotels in 8 countries.
Do Best Western and Super 8 belong to the same company?
No. Best Western belongs to Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Super 8 to Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.
More brand match-ups
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