Meliá vs Westin
Averages across 195 Meliá and 248 Westin hotels, and a head-to-head in the 22 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Westin
Westin leads on 2 of 6 measures. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.03), 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.
| Meliá vs Westin: which hotel brand is better? | Meliá | Westin |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.68 | 8.71 |
| Rated 8 or more | 91% | 93% |
| Rated below 7 | 1% | 0% |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 93,921 | 59,912 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 18) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 6 | 10 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 195 | 248 |
| Countries | 37 | 45 |
| Typical opening year | 2004 | 2010 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 66% | 59% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 12:00 | 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.
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Madrid Spain
Compare these twoCasa de Las Artes, Member of Meliá Collection 9.2 Brand average here: 8.5
The Westin Madrid Cuzco 8.7 Brand average here: 8.7
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London United Kingdom
Compare these twoThe Level at Melia White House 9.0 Brand average here: 8.4
The Westin London City 9.0 Brand average here: 9.0
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Nha Trang Vietnam
Compare these twoVinpearl Empire Nha Trang, Affiliated by Meliá 9.1 Brand average here: 9.0
The Westin Resort & Spa Cam Ranh 9.3 Brand average here: 9.3
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Valencia Spain
Compare these twoMeliá Plaza 9.0 Brand average here: 8.8
The Westin Valencia 8.8 Brand average here: 8.8
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St. Julian's Malta
Compare these twoHotel Scirocco St. Julian’s, Affiliated by Meliá 9.6 Brand average here: 9.3
The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta 8.9 Brand average here: 8.9
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Bali Indonesia
Compare these twoSol by Meliá Benoa Bali - All Inclusive 8.5 Brand average here: 8.5
The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud, Bali 9.2 Brand average here: 9.1
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Phuket Thailand
Compare these twoMelia Phuket Mai Khao 8.9 Brand average here: 8.9
The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa, Phuket 8.6 Brand average here: 8.6
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Milan Italy
Compare these twoMeliá Milano Hotel 8.7 Brand average here: 8.7
The Westin Palace, Milan 7.8 Brand average here: 7.8
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Frankfurt Germany
Compare these twoMeliá Frankfurt City 9.0 Brand average here: 8.6
The Westin Grand Frankfurt 9.1 Brand average here: 9.1
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Punta Cana Dominican Republic
Compare these twoMeliá Punta Cana Beach Wellness Inclusive - Adults only 9.0 Brand average here: 8.3
The Westin Puntacana Resort 7.8 Brand average here: 7.8
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Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Compare these twoMelia Kuala Lumpur 8.5 Brand average here: 8.5
The Westin Kuala Lumpur 8.9 Brand average here: 8.9
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Shanghai China
Compare these twoMelia Shanghai Parkside 9.3 Brand average here: 9.3
The Westin Bund Center, Shanghai 8.9 Brand average here: 8.9
Meliá or Westin: common questions
Is Meliá or Westin better?
On average, Westin hotels score 8.71/10 from guests and Meliá hotels 8.68/10. Westin leads on 2 of the 6 measures we compare. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.03), so the hotel you pick matters more than the brand.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 18 cities where both have rated hotels, Meliá has the higher average in 6 and Westin in 10.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Westin hotel opened in 2010, the typical Meliá hotel in 2004.
Which brand has more hotels?
StayVersus tracks 195 Meliá hotels in 37 countries and 248 Westin hotels in 45 countries.
Do Meliá and Westin belong to the same company?
No. Meliá belongs to Meliá Hotels International, Westin to Marriott International.
More brand match-ups
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