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Best Western vs TownePlace Suites by Marriott

Averages across 1,494 Best Western and 634 TownePlace Suites by Marriott hotels, and a head-to-head in the 163 cities where both brands have a hotel.

Best Western Hotels & Resorts

Best Western

Average guest rating
8.4
Hotels tracked
1,494

Marriott International

TownePlace Suites by Marriott

Average guest rating
8.8
Hotels tracked
634

The short answer

On the numbers: TownePlace Suites by Marriott

TownePlace Suites by Marriott 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 WesternTownePlace Suites by Marriott
Guest ratings
Average guest rating 8.35 8.78 +0.43
Rated 8 or more 77% 88% +11%
Rated below 7 2% 3%
Average Google rating 4.09/5 4.29/5 +0.20
Guest reviews behind the average 156,862 2,154
Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 54)
Cities where it is rated higher 8 46
The hotels
Hotels tracked 1,494 634
Countries 56 2
Typical opening year 1998 2021
Built or renovated in the last 10 years 56% 90%
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.

Best Western or TownePlace Suites by Marriott: common questions

Is Best Western or TownePlace Suites by Marriott better?

On average, TownePlace Suites by Marriott hotels score 8.78/10 from guests and Best Western hotels 8.35/10. TownePlace Suites by Marriott 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 54 cities where both have rated hotels, Best Western has the higher average in 8 and TownePlace Suites by Marriott in 46.

Which brand has newer hotels?

The typical TownePlace Suites by Marriott hotel opened in 2021, the typical Best Western hotel in 1998.

Which brand has more hotels?

StayVersus tracks 1,494 Best Western hotels in 56 countries and 634 TownePlace Suites by Marriott hotels in 2 countries.

Do Best Western and TownePlace Suites by Marriott belong to the same company?

No. Best Western belongs to Best Western Hotels & Resorts, TownePlace Suites by Marriott to Marriott International.

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Updated 15 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