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title: "Econo Lodge Williston vs MainStay Suites Williston: which hotel is better?"
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# Econo Lodge Williston vs MainStay Suites Williston

Both are in Williston (ND), 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★
## [Econo Lodge Williston](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/econo-lodge-williston-williston-nd/)

- **Guest rating:** – ·

- **Location score:** 3.7

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1376185/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★½ · Williston
## [MainStay Suites Williston](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mainstay-suites-williston-williston-nd/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.8 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 3.9

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1813486/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.1 km apart.

### Why is Econo Lodge Williston better than MainStay Suites Williston?

No clear advantages in our data.

### Why is MainStay Suites Williston better than Econo Lodge Williston?

1.  Higher star rating (2.5★ vs 2★) (+0.5★)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Econo Lodge Williston | MainStay Suites Williston |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | – | 9.8 |
| Location | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 5.0  (+0.8) |
| Spa & wellness | 3.5  (+2.0) | 1.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 8.5  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | – | 9.8 |
| Number of reviews | 4 | 5  (+1) |
| Google rating | 4.1/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Google reviews | 68 | 231  (+163) |
| Rank in Williston (ND) | top 37% | top 19%  (+18%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 980 m | 700 m  (−280 m) |
| To the airport | 13 km  (−1.1 km) | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 11 | 13 |
| To the nearest food shop | 210 m | 210 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★½  (+0.5★) |
| Rooms | 60 | 89 |
| Listed amenities | 16 | 17 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | – | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | – | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |

[Econo Lodge vs MainStay Suites: which hotel brand is better?](https://stayversus.com/en/brands/econo-lodge-vs-mainstay-suites/)

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

1.1 km apart

Econo Lodge Williston: city centre: 980 m, Williston Basin International Airport (XWA): 13 km, 11 places to eat within 500 m.

MainStay Suites Williston: city centre: 700 m, Williston Basin International Airport (XWA): 14 km, 13 places to eat within 500 m.

## Econo Lodge Williston or MainStay Suites Williston: common questions

### Which is better, Econo Lodge Williston or MainStay Suites Williston?

They are evenly matched. Econo Lodge Williston is stronger in spa & wellness; MainStay Suites Williston is stronger in facilities.

### Which is cheaper, Econo Lodge Williston or MainStay Suites Williston?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

MainStay Suites Williston is closer: 700 m from the centre, against 980 m for Econo Lodge Williston.

### How far apart are Econo Lodge Williston and MainStay Suites Williston?

The two hotels are 1.1 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/econo-lodge-williston-williston-nd-vs-mainstay-suites-williston-williston-nd/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/