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  • Good breakfast options
  • Valuable rewards program
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  • Poor customer service experiences
  • Inconsistent cleanliness standards

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingOnline & AppStaffRates

    Reviewed June 20, 2026

    I am a loyal member but this experience showed how far customer service has fallen. I tried to extend my reservation through the app, but it wouldn’t allow changes. When I called in, the agent made an error that increased my rate by 16% (they failed to check a box as to the original reservation). Despite calling twice, no one would correct the mistake. I was even told the representative was “the manager” and that there was no one else to speak with. Loyalty programs only work when the company values its customers. Sadly, this chain no longer does.

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    Response from Choice Hotels

    John, the situation you described would certainly upset any guest, especially after multiple attempts to have it reviewed. You deserve accurate handling of your reservations and access to appropriate support. Please send us a private message with the full name on the reservation, the arrival date, and the hotel's address. Additionally, include the approximate date & time when you spoke with the representative, along with the complete mailing address and email associated with your account. -Mei

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedMaintenance

    Reviewed June 19, 2026

    I've stayed at multiple hotels with this brand from March 2026 until recent and each hotel had something wrong like both ice machine hasn't work since April (Sleep INN, Lubbock, TX), pool has been closed since April (Sleep INN, Lubbock, TX), gym is close (Quality Inn, Lubbock, TX), no phone in the room (Quality Inn, Lubbock, TX), AC not working (Sleep INN, Lubbock, TX) and despite always having some type of issue I stayed. Someone needs to hold these places accountable for the things they say they will provide and don't. I travel for work and make my reservations ahead of time, well my schedule changed and my next reservation, which is 10 days away needed to be modify, not cancel and I'm being told because I reserved early (April 27th) canceling or modifying isn't allowed. Had I known back in April my schedule would change I wouldn't have booked it.

    The best part, two out of the three people I spoke with hung up on me. The first one read a script then said bye and hung up. Didn't ask if I had more questions which I did because my problem wasn't resolved. The second told me to call back because all the supervisors are busy. The third was a supervisor and after a while she pretended she couldn't hear me and hung up. The Now I'm forced to pay the full amount, not just one day when I'm not going to even be in the area. This is bad business and I'm just going to book all my future stay with Wyndham. No hotel should be able to charge the full amount for a stay if the guest doesn't check in. Very Disappointed.

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    Response from Choice Hotels

    Hi there, we understand how frustrating this has been, especially with repeated issues across stays and the difficulty changing your reservation. That’s not the experience we want. We’d like to review this further; please send us a DM with your reservation details so we can look into your concerns. -Kathy

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      Customer ServicePrice

      Reviewed June 13, 2026

      This business is Cheap with horrible customer service. Running into not one problem but two with them. No manager handle things right.

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      Response from Choice Hotels

      I’m sorry to hear about your experience, Jamie. It’s frustrating to encounter repeated issues and feel that your concerns weren’t properly handled. To look into this, please send us a private message with the hotel's address, arrival date, and the name on the reservation, along with a brief description of the issues found. Also, if you're a Choice Privileges member, please add your profile's mailing address, phone number, and email address. We'll be waiting for your message. -Zaira

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      Customer Service

      Reviewed June 6, 2026

      If we could give this a zero, we would. We had a family emergency and had to ask to change our reservation from one day to another. The amount of phone calls my husband had to make was ridiculous and no one could handle or solve anything, they gave him the run around, and said they’d elevate it to the next level. There is no next level. This is their tactic to steal your money. We never did get to reschedule our stay. Choose another hotel, this is horrible.

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      Response from Choice Hotels

      We understand how frustrating and stressful this situation must have been, especially during a family emergency. Being passed around without a clear resolution is not the experience we want for our guests.

      We’d like to take a closer look at what happened. Please send us a direct message with your reservation details so we can review your case and assist you. -Kathy

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      PriceRates

      Reviewed May 26, 2026

      The pictures are deceiving the buyer and they Are charging rates equal to hotels in good repair With old Photos instead of what you really get as they charge $100 for incidentals (should pay you for your incidentals, really), all charges debited at check in regardless how long you book.

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      Response from Choice Hotels

      I’m sorry for the frustration, Tom. Misleading photos, unexpected fees, and being charged upfront can make the experience feel unfair and disappointing. Please send us a private message with the hotel's address, arrival date, and the name on the reservation, along with a brief description of your experience. Also, if you're a Choice Privileges member, please add your profile's mailing address, phone number, and email address. We'll be waiting for your message. -Zaira

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      Reviewed May 25, 2026

      The worst place to stay. Travelers beware, do not fall for the cheap trick/price. They say one thing and does opposite. I stayed at MainStay hotel at Raymond st in Altemonte springs, Fl32701. I booked and pay for 5 days at the front desk. Day four I got call from one of the hotel staff that I owed for the fifth day and if I don’t pay I will have to vacate. I told her that must be a mistake, because I have a recipe for 5days and only stayed 4 days so far. I was at work at the, so I couldn’t talk much because I thought it was some kind of joke. A little over an hour later I got another call from a woman that claimed she was the manager, and if I didn’t agree to pay for the fifth night, she was going to put my stuff out of the room and I wouldn’t be able to get inside the hotel room. I told her that I was at work and I can’t talk about that because if anything wrong with the charges she should talk to the employee that book me the room. So I hanged up the phone.

      When I got back to the hotel some time after 6 pm that night and went to the room and tried to enter, the card couldn’t open the door because they had deactivated my entry card. I went to front desk and that’s when the employee told me that they made a mistake. I never received any form of apology from neither management or corporate office. One week later I found myself in a similar situation with another Choice affiliated hotel. This time it’s Quality Inn less than a mile from mainstay hotel. Right now there is a fraud investigation taking place by my credit card company. People be aware of these companies. They have no shame in stealing from working class people.

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      Response from Choice Hotels

      John, we truly understand your disappointment. Every guest deserves comfort and peace of mind, and we regret that billing issues and the service you received disrupted your stay. Our goal is seamless accommodation, and we’d like to learn more. Please send us a private message with your booking details, including phone, email, and mailing address linked to your Choice Privileges account. We’ll await your reply. ~SR

      Customer ServicePrice

      Reviewed April 20, 2026

      My son and I booked a room for the night at the Lenexa, Kansas City location to attend a sporting event. My son carried out the actual booking. Drove well over 400 miles to get there and when we arrived the hotel was closed with a sign on the door stating it had been condemned by the city for safety reasons. We had received no notification of that at all. In fact, exactly the opposite. A few days earlier my son had received a message stating that our trip was coming up soon and that they were looking forward to our stay.

      I guess that was an automated message from a system that hadn't been turned off. We scrambled to get alternative accommodation for the night, imagine what that would have been like for a family with kids arriving in the evening instead of two guys with at least some flexibility arriving in the afternoon. That being said, booking a replacement hotel at the last minute incurred us an additional $100 cost. My son called Choice corporate today and got the most ridiculous runaround you could imagine. Firstly, the person that end denied the hotel was closed.

      When my son insisted it was and that a simple internet search would demonstrate that because the closure is reported online.....the person then changed the argument and said that they didn't have any record of it being closed. Which is not the same thing at all. So, clearly corporate have absolutely no idea what's happening out there because it's definitely condemned and closed. And corporate absolutely should know that about one of their own hotels. Bottom line is I can't possibly give a good review to any business that is so totally incompetent at the one single thing that they do and then do absolutely nothing apart from argue with you when you contact them to raise the issue.

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      Response from Choice Hotels

      Hi Phillip, we understand how frustrating and upsetting this must be, especially after a long drive and last-minute accommodations. It's unacceptable that you were not notified about the hotel’s closure and that your concerns weren’t properly addressed.

      To better assist you, please send us a private message with the hotel name, location, arrival date, reservation name, and your Choice Privileges account details (phone, email, mailing address). Thank you! ~Jen

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      Customer Service

      Reviewed April 8, 2026

      I have a Choice account and some points inside. The website said I can exchange the points with their partner airline, including United. When I tried to exchange, the website always stuck there. I called the customer service and was told that although the website says you can but actually you can not. What a joke! wasting customers' time.

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      Response from Choice Hotels

      Hello, George. We understand the importance of having easy ways to exchange your points, and we regret that the website did not allow you to complete the process. My team and I want to review more details about what happened. Please send us a private message with your email, phone number, and mailing address associated with your account, and confirm if you want to convert your points to miles for United Airlines. We appreciate your time and will be waiting for your message. -Vilma.

      Customer ServiceStaff

      Reviewed April 7, 2026

      My stay has been wonderful here. No issues or problems. It was peaceful and quiet. Very nice staff definitely. Shayla she always available when needed and excellent customer service. Rooms are clean and I truly recommend this place. Thank you.

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      Response from Choice Hotels

      Thank you for sharing such kind words, Kina. We’re delighted to hear your stay was so peaceful and that Shayla and the team made a great impression!

      If you’d like us to pass along your kudos to the hotel, please send us here or through a private message the hotel's address, arrival date, and the name on the reservation. We appreciate the time you took to bring this to our attention. -Zaira

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      Refunds & PayoutsBilling

      Reviewed March 31, 2026

      My husband and I were billed for a hotel room twice. I want a refund as we should not be billed twice.

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      Response from Choice Hotels

      Kristina, I’m sorry to hear about this. Being charged twice for a stay is understandably frustrating. We definitely want to help look into this for you. Please send us a private message with the hotel's address, arrival date, and the name on the reservation. Also, if you're a Choice Privileges member, please add your profile's mailing address, phone number, and email address. We'll be waiting for your message. -Zaira

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