Best Western vs Wingate by Wyndham
Averages across 1,494 Best Western and 235 Wingate by Wyndham hotels, and a head-to-head in the 63 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Best Western
Best Western leads on 4 of 7 measures. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.11), so the hotel you pick matters more than the brand.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Best Western vs Wingate by Wyndham: which hotel brand is better? | Best Western | Wingate by Wyndham |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.35 +0.11 | 8.24 |
| Rated 8 or more | 77% +5% | 72% |
| Rated below 7 | 2% | 5% |
| Average Google rating | 4.09/5 +0.35 | 3.74/5 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 156,862 | 14,385 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 57) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 21 | 35 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 1,494 | 235 |
| Countries | 56 | 4 |
| Typical opening year | 1998 | 2006 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 56% | 78% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 40% | 74% |
| Swimming pool | 52% | 81% |
| Gym | 57% | 75% |
| Free parking | 68% | 95% |
| Pets allowed | 15% | 4% |
| Shuttle | 19% | 34% |
| Laundry | 53% | 93% |
| Hot tub | 20% | 46% |
| Restaurant | 28% | 1% |
| Bar | 76% | 70% |
| Kitchen | 7% | 5% |
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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New York (NY) United States
Best Western Brooklyn-Coney Island Inn 8.5 Brand average here: 7.8
Wingate by Wyndham New York Midtown South/5th Ave 8.9 Brand average here: 8.2
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Phoenix (AZ) United States
Best Western Downtown Phoenix 8.7 Brand average here: 8.2
Wingate by Wyndham Chandler/Phoenix 7.5 Brand average here: 7.5
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Houston (TX) United States
Best Western Galleria Inn & Suites 8.0 Brand average here: 8.0
Wingate by Wyndham Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport 8.1 Brand average here: 7.7
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Chicago (IL) United States
Best Western River North Hotel 8.1 Brand average here: 7.6
Wingate by Wyndham Chicago Schaumburg 8.8 Brand average here: 8.8
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Corpus Christi (TX) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Paradise Inn 9.0 Brand average here: 8.4
Wingate by Wyndham Corpus Christi 8.1 Brand average here: 8.1
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Dallas (TX) United States
Best Western Northwest Inn 8.3 Brand average here: 7.5
Wingate by Wyndham DFW / North Irving 8.3 Brand average here: 8.1
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Detroit (MI) United States
Best Western Greenfield Inn 8.9 Brand average here: 8.4
Wingate by Wyndham Detroit Metro Airport 7.7 Brand average here: 7.6
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Savannah (GA) United States
Best Western Central Inn 8.8 Brand average here: 8.0
Wingate by Wyndham Savannah/Pooler 8.3 Brand average here: 8.3
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Louisville (KY) United States
Best Western Louisville East Inn & Suites 8.7 Brand average here: 8.6
Wingate by Wyndham Louisville East 8.6 Brand average here: 8.4
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Augusta (GA) United States
Best Western Augusta West 9.6 Brand average here: 9.6
Wingate by Wyndham Augusta Washington Road 7.9 Brand average here: 7.9
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Macon (GA) United States
Best Western Riverside Inn 8.3 Brand average here: 7.8
Wingate by Wyndham Macon I-75 9.1 Brand average here: 8.8
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Orlando (FL) United States
Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel 8.1 Brand average here: 8.1
Wingate by Wyndham Convention Ctr Closest Universal Orlando 9.0 Brand average here: 8.9
Best Western or Wingate by Wyndham: common questions
Is Best Western or Wingate by Wyndham better?
On average, Best Western hotels score 8.35/10 from guests and Wingate by Wyndham hotels 8.24/10. Best Western leads on 4 of the 7 measures we compare. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.11), so the hotel you pick matters more than the brand.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 57 cities where both have rated hotels, Best Western has the higher average in 21 and Wingate by Wyndham in 35.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Wingate by Wyndham hotel opened in 2006, the typical Best Western hotel in 1998.
Do Best Western and Wingate by Wyndham hotels include free breakfast?
40% of Best Western hotels and 74% of Wingate by Wyndham 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 235 Wingate by Wyndham hotels in 4 countries.
Do Best Western and Wingate by Wyndham belong to the same company?
No. Best Western belongs to Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Wingate by Wyndham to Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.
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Updated 17 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