Super 8 vs SureStay
Averages across 2,267 Super 8 and 397 SureStay hotels, and a head-to-head in the 108 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: SureStay
SureStay leads on 6 of 7 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.44 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Super 8 vs SureStay: which hotel brand is better? | Super 8 | SureStay |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 7.66 | 8.10 +0.44 |
| Rated 8 or more | 40% | 60% +20% |
| Rated below 7 | 19% | 9% |
| Average Google rating | 3.55/5 | 3.88/5 +0.33 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 87,993 | 31,554 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 84) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 30 | 49 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 2,267 | 397 |
| Countries | 8 | 18 |
| Typical opening year | 2004 | 1997 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 58% | 71% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 89% | 63% |
| Swimming pool | 66% | 66% |
| Gym | 41% | 41% |
| Free parking | 100% | 78% |
| Pets allowed | 8% | 16% |
| Shuttle | 11% | 13% |
| Laundry | 93% | 63% |
| Hot tub | 45% | 19% |
| Restaurant | 5% | 19% |
| Bar | 48% | 63% |
| Kitchen | 2% | 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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Dallas (TX) United States
Compare these twoSuper 8 By Wyndham Grapevine/Dfw Airport Northwest 8.3 Brand average here: 7.5
The Addison Hotel, SureStay Collection by Best Western 8.5 Brand average here: 8.1
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Houston (TX) United States
Compare these twoSuper 8 by Wyndham Humble/Houston 9.2 Brand average here: 8.1
SureStay Plus by Best Western Humble 9.0 Brand average here: 8.9
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San Antonio (TX) United States
Compare these twoSuper 8 By Wyndham San Antonio/Riverwalk Area 8.7 Brand average here: 7.3
SureStay Plus by Best Western San Antonio Fiesta Inn 8.5 Brand average here: 7.5
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Los Angeles (CA) United States
Compare these twoSuper 8 By Wyndham Los Angeles-Culver City Area 8.1 Brand average here: 7.7
SureStay by Best Western Santa Monica 8.8 Brand average here: 7.6
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Phoenix (AZ) United States
Compare these twoSuper 8 By Wyndham Goodyear/Phoenix Area 8.1 Brand average here: 7.6
SureStay Plus by Best Western Mesa Superstition Springs 8.1 Brand average here: 7.4
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Chicago (IL) United States
Compare these twoSuper 8 By Wyndham Chicago Il 8.0 Brand average here: 7.5
Hotel Chicago West Loop, SureStay Collection by Best Western 8.1 Brand average here: 8.1
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San Jose (CA) United States
Compare these twoSuper 8 by Wyndham San Jose 7.2 Brand average here: 6.4
SureStay Plus by Best Western Santa Clara Silicon Valley 8.4 Brand average here: 7.7
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Oklahoma City (OK) United States
Compare these twoSuper 8 By Wyndham Oklahoma/Frontier City 8.5 Brand average here: 7.5
SureStay by Best Western Oklahoma City West 8.1 Brand average here: 8.1
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Sacramento (CA) United States
Compare these twoSuper 8 By Wyndham Sacramento/Florin Rd 7.8 Brand average here: 7.8
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 twoSuper 8 By Wyndham San Francisco/Union Square Area 7.6 Brand average here: 7.6
SureStay by Best Western San Rafael 8.6 Brand average here: 7.9
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Detroit (MI) United States
Compare these twoSuper 8 By Wyndham Canton/Livonia Area 8.0 Brand average here: 7.0
Skyline Hotel Detroit Airport, SureStay Collection by BW 8.0 Brand average here: 8.0
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Kansas City (MO) United States
Compare these twoSuper 8 By Wyndham Kansas City 8.1 Brand average here: 7.7
SureStay by Best Western Kansas City Country Inn North 7.5 Brand average here: 7.5
Super 8 or SureStay: common questions
Is Super 8 or SureStay better?
On average, SureStay hotels score 8.10/10 from guests and Super 8 hotels 7.66/10. SureStay leads on 6 of the 7 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.44 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 84 cities where both have rated hotels, Super 8 has the higher average in 30 and SureStay in 49.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Super 8 hotel opened in 2004, the typical SureStay hotel in 1997.
Do Super 8 and SureStay hotels include free breakfast?
89% of Super 8 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 2,267 Super 8 hotels in 8 countries and 397 SureStay hotels in 18 countries.
Do Super 8 and SureStay belong to the same company?
No. Super 8 belongs to Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, SureStay to Best Western Hotels & Resorts.
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