Extended Stay America vs La Quinta
Averages across 675 Extended Stay America and 909 La Quinta hotels, and a head-to-head in the 169 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: La Quinta
La Quinta leads on 6 of 7 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.45 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Extended Stay America vs La Quinta: which hotel brand is better? | Extended Stay America | La Quinta |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 7.79 | 8.24 +0.45 |
| Rated 8 or more | 41% | 68% +27% |
| Rated below 7 | 11% | 6% |
| Average Google rating | 3.64/5 | 4.09/5 +0.45 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 67,864 | 69,647 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 158) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 60 | 91 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 675 | 909 |
| Countries | 2 | 15 |
| Typical opening year | 2010 | 2016 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 94% | 85% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 87% | 79% |
| Swimming pool | 27% | 94% |
| Gym | 54% | 81% |
| Free parking | 99% | 91% |
| Pets allowed | 24% | 3% |
| Shuttle | 6% | 19% |
| Laundry | 23% | 95% |
| Hot tub | 1% | 59% |
| Restaurant | 0% | 2% |
| Bar | 55% | 59% |
| Kitchen | 82% | 0% |
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
Extended Stay America Suites - Dallas - Plano 8.8 Brand average here: 8.2
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dallas Grand Prairie North 9.2 Brand average here: 8.3
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Houston (TX) United States
Extended Stay America Suites - Houston - I-10 West - CityCentre 8.7 Brand average here: 7.7
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Houston NW Beltway8/WestRD 9.3 Brand average here: 8.0
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Phoenix (AZ) United States
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Phoenix - Chandler - Downtown 9.3 Brand average here: 7.6
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix Scottsdale 8.6 Brand average here: 8.2
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Orlando (FL) United States
Extended Stay America Suites - Orlando - Orlando Theme Parks - Vineland Rd. 8.8 Brand average here: 7.7
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orlando UCF 9.0 Brand average here: 8.2
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San Antonio (TX) United States
Extended Stay America Suites - San Antonio - Airport 7.9 Brand average here: 7.3
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Antonio Brooks City Base 9.1 Brand average here: 8.3
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Atlanta (GA) United States
Extended Stay America Select Suites - Atlanta - Vinings 8.9 Brand average here: 8.0
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Atlanta Airport North 8.3 Brand average here: 8.1
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Austin (TX) United States
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Austin - Austin Airport 8.1 Brand average here: 7.7
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Austin Parmer/Tech Ridge 9.2 Brand average here: 8.0
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Fort Lauderdale (FL) United States
Extended Stay America Suites - Fort Lauderdale - Plantation 8.3 Brand average here: 7.4
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ft. Lauderdale Plantation 8.4 Brand average here: 7.3
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Denver (CO) United States
Extended Stay America Select Suites - Denver - Tech Center South 9.0 Brand average here: 7.5
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Denver Tech Center 8.5 Brand average here: 8.0
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Tampa (FL) United States
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Tampa - Fairgrounds - Casino 8.7 Brand average here: 7.6
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tampa Central 8.3 Brand average here: 7.4
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Chicago (IL) United States
Extended Stay America Suites - Chicago - Itasca 8.3 Brand average here: 7.6
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown 8.5 Brand average here: 8.5
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Fort Worth (TX) United States
Extended Stay America Suites - Fort Worth - Southwest 7.5 Brand average here: 7.4
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Northlake Fort Worth 9.3 Brand average here: 8.3
Extended Stay America or La Quinta: common questions
Is Extended Stay America or La Quinta better?
On average, La Quinta hotels score 8.24/10 from guests and Extended Stay America hotels 7.79/10. La Quinta leads on 6 of the 7 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.45 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 158 cities where both have rated hotels, Extended Stay America has the higher average in 60 and La Quinta in 91.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical La Quinta hotel opened in 2016, the typical Extended Stay America hotel in 2010.
Do Extended Stay America and La Quinta hotels include free breakfast?
87% of Extended Stay America hotels and 79% of La Quinta 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 675 Extended Stay America hotels in 2 countries and 909 La Quinta hotels in 15 countries.
Do Extended Stay America and La Quinta belong to the same company?
No. Extended Stay America belongs to Extended Stay America, La Quinta to Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.
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Updated 6 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