Econo Lodge vs SureStay
Averages across 724 Econo Lodge and 397 SureStay hotels, and a head-to-head in the 64 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: SureStay
SureStay leads on 5 of 5 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.63 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Econo Lodge vs SureStay: which hotel brand is better? | Econo Lodge | SureStay |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 7.47 | 8.10 +0.63 |
| Rated 8 or more | 35% | 60% +25% |
| Rated below 7 | 27% | 9% |
| Average Google rating | 3.46/5 | 3.88/5 +0.42 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 24,748 | 31,554 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 47) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 18 | 28 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 724 | 397 |
| Countries | 3 | 18 |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 75% | 63% |
| Swimming pool | 56% | 66% |
| Gym | 72% | 41% |
| Free parking | 95% | 78% |
| Pets allowed | 5% | 16% |
| Shuttle | 9% | 13% |
| Laundry | 76% | 63% |
| Hot tub | 26% | 19% |
| Restaurant | 1% | 19% |
| Bar | 87% | 63% |
| Kitchen | 23% | 13% |
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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San Antonio (TX) United States
Compare these twoEcono Lodge Inn & Suites Near Lackland AFB 8.4 Brand average here: 7.6
SureStay Plus by Best Western San Antonio Fiesta Inn 8.5 Brand average here: 7.5
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Houston (TX) United States
Compare these twoEcono Lodge Inn & Suites Houston NW-Cy-Fair 8.6 Brand average here: 8.7
SureStay Plus by Best Western Humble 9.0 Brand average here: 8.9
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Phoenix (AZ) United States
Compare these twoEcono Lodge Phoenix North I-17 5.6 Brand average here: 5.6
SureStay Plus by Best Western Mesa Superstition Springs 8.1 Brand average here: 7.4
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Albuquerque (NM) United States
Compare these twoEcono Lodge Albuquerque Old Town 8.1 Brand average here: 6.9
SureStay by Best Western Albuquerque East I-40 7.8 Brand average here: 7.0
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Los Angeles (CA) United States
Compare these twoEcono Lodge Long Beach I-405 8.2 Brand average here: 8.2
SureStay by Best Western Santa Monica 8.8 Brand average here: 7.6
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Dallas (TX) United States
Compare these twoEcono Lodge Inn & Suites Mckinney - Plano North 8.3 Brand average here: 7.4
The Addison Hotel, SureStay Collection by Best Western 8.5 Brand average here: 8.1
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Sacramento (CA) United States
Compare these twoEcono Lodge Sacramento Convention Center 7.6 Brand average here: 7.6
SureStay Plus by Best Western Sacramento Cal Expo 7.6 Brand average here: 7.0
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San Francisco (CA) United States
Compare these twoEcono Lodge Oakland Lake Merritt Area 6.1 Brand average here: 6.1
SureStay by Best Western San Rafael 8.6 Brand average here: 7.9
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Charlotte (NC) United States
Compare these twoEcono Lodge Inn & Suites Matthews - Charlotte 7.4 Brand average here: 6.8
SureStay by Best Western Charlotte Matthews 7.9 Brand average here: 7.9
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Oklahoma City (OK) United States
Compare these twoEcono Lodge Oklahoma City Northeast 9.2 Brand average here: 8.6
SureStay by Best Western Oklahoma City West 8.1 Brand average here: 8.1
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Kansas City (MO) United States
Compare these twoEcono Lodge Kansas City Downtown North 7.0 Brand average here: 7.0
SureStay by Best Western Kansas City Country Inn North 7.5 Brand average here: 7.5
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Virginia Beach (VA) United States
Compare these twoEcono Lodge Virginia Beach Town Center 6.7 Brand average here: 6.4
SureStay by Best Western Virginia Beach Royal Clipper 7.9 Brand average here: 7.9
Econo Lodge or SureStay: common questions
Is Econo Lodge or SureStay better?
On average, SureStay hotels score 8.10/10 from guests and Econo Lodge hotels 7.47/10. SureStay leads on 5 of the 5 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.63 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 47 cities where both have rated hotels, Econo Lodge has the higher average in 18 and SureStay in 28.
Do Econo Lodge and SureStay hotels include free breakfast?
75% of Econo Lodge hotels and 63% of SureStay 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 724 Econo Lodge hotels in 3 countries and 397 SureStay hotels in 18 countries.
Do Econo Lodge and SureStay belong to the same company?
No. Econo Lodge belongs to Choice Hotels, SureStay to Best Western Hotels & Resorts.
More brand match-ups
Updated 12 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