La Quinta vs Microtel by Wyndham
Averages across 909 La Quinta and 368 Microtel by Wyndham hotels, and a head-to-head in the 104 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: La Quinta
La Quinta leads on 5 of 7 measures. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.06), 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.
| La Quinta vs Microtel by Wyndham: which hotel brand is better? | La Quinta | Microtel by Wyndham |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.24 +0.06 | 8.18 |
| Rated 8 or more | 68% | 67% |
| Rated below 7 | 6% | 5% |
| Average Google rating | 4.09/5 +0.03 | 4.06/5 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 69,647 | 53,045 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 92) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 53 | 35 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 909 | 368 |
| Countries | 15 | 6 |
| Typical opening year | 2016 | 2009 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 85% | 56% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 79% | 76% |
| Swimming pool | 94% | 63% |
| Gym | 81% | 64% |
| Free parking | 92% | 96% |
| Pets allowed | 2% | 6% |
| Shuttle | 20% | 22% |
| Laundry | 95% | 96% |
| Hot tub | 59% | 32% |
| Restaurant | 2% | 6% |
| Bar | 60% | 66% |
| Kitchen | 0% | 1% |
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 twoLa Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dallas Grand Prairie North 9.2 Brand average here: 8.3
Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham Garland Dallas 7.5 Brand average here: 7.5
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Houston (TX) United States
Compare these twoLa Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Houston Cypress 9.0 Brand average here: 8.1
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Houston 7.8 Brand average here: 7.8
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Austin (TX) United States
Compare these twoLa Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Austin Parmer/Tech Ridge 9.2 Brand average here: 8.0
Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham Austin Airport 8.9 Brand average here: 8.9
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Atlanta (GA) United States
Compare these twoLa Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Atlanta Airport North 8.3 Brand average here: 8.1
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Atlanta/Buckhead Area 8.2 Brand average here: 6.8
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New York (NY) United States
Compare these twoLa Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Queens NYC/JFK AirTrain 8.6 Brand average here: 7.9
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Long Island City 8.1 Brand average here: 8.1
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Denver (CO) United States
Compare these twoLa Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Denver Tech Center 8.5 Brand average here: 8.0
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Denver Airport 7.5 Brand average here: 7.5
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Albuquerque (NM) United States
Compare these twoLa Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Albuquerque Midtown 8.2 Brand average here: 7.4
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Albuquerque West 7.0 Brand average here: 7.0
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Memphis (TN) United States
Compare these twoLa Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Memphis Downtown 9.3 Brand average here: 8.5
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cordova Memphis I-40 East 6.8 Brand average here: 6.8
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Indianapolis (IN) United States
Compare these twoLa Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Indianapolis South 8.2 Brand average here: 7.5
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Indianapolis Airport 8.1 Brand average here: 8.1
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Chattanooga (TN) United States
Compare these twoLa Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chattanooga Downtown/South 9.0 Brand average here: 8.8
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chattanooga/Near Hamilton P 4.8 Brand average here: 4.8
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Tulsa (OK) United States
Compare these twoLa Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tulsa - Catoosa 8.8 Brand average here: 8.3
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tulsa/Rt 66 Near Casino 7.3 Brand average here: 7.3
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Lubbock (TX) United States
Compare these twoLa Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lubbock North 8.3 Brand average here: 8.1
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lubbock 8.1 Brand average here: 8.1
La Quinta or Microtel by Wyndham: common questions
Is La Quinta or Microtel by Wyndham better?
On average, La Quinta hotels score 8.24/10 from guests and Microtel by Wyndham hotels 8.18/10. La Quinta leads on 5 of the 7 measures we compare. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.06), so the hotel you pick matters more than the brand.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 92 cities where both have rated hotels, La Quinta has the higher average in 53 and Microtel by Wyndham in 35.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical La Quinta hotel opened in 2016, the typical Microtel by Wyndham hotel in 2009.
Do La Quinta and Microtel by Wyndham hotels include free breakfast?
79% of La Quinta hotels and 76% of Microtel 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 909 La Quinta hotels in 15 countries and 368 Microtel by Wyndham hotels in 6 countries.
Do La Quinta and Microtel by Wyndham belong to the same company?
Yes, both belong to Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.
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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