Best Hotel Brands

Research Team
Updated on 12/12/2017
Every traveler needs a place to stay at some point. Hotels comprise a significant part of the hospitality industry, one of the United States’ largest service industries, and tourism has a multibillion-dollar impact on the American economy each year.
Consequently, there are now more than 50,000 hotels, motels and resorts in the United States. With such a vast selection, travelers of all kinds will be able to find a hotel brand that meets their budget, needs and preferences.
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Marriott Hotels | Marriott Hotels & Resorts is the Marriott International flagship brand, with over 500 properties globally. These properties offer full service, upscale accommodations, and the brand is highly responsive to customer suggestions. | ![]() | |
Hilton Hotels | A subsidiary of Hilton Worldwide, Hilton Hotels & Resorts is headquartered in Virginia. More than 500 Hiltons operate around the world. They are full service hotels with dining options onsite and spas at select destinations. | ![]() | |
Hampton Inn | Hampton Inn has more than 2,100 locations worldwide. In recent years, the properties have been revamped to appeal to younger travelers. Hampton is one of Hilton’s serve-focused brands, offering free breakfast and free Wi-Fi. | ![]() | |
Best Western Hotels | Best Western, founded in 1946 and headquartered in Phoenix, is an international hotel chain comprised of individually owned franchises. Each franchise must comply with company standards, and all offer the same rewards program. | ![]() | |
Holiday Inn | Holiday Inn is a subsidiary of InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG). The brand’s headquarters are in Atlanta, and there are more than 1,200 Holiday Inns worldwide. | ![]() | |
Motel 6 | Motel 6 was founded in Santa Barbara, Calif. in 1962, and the name comes from the original cost of a one-night stay, $6.00. Today, the economy chain operates approximately 1,300 hotels in the United States and Canada. | ![]() | |
Days Inn | Days Inn is an economy hotel chain owned by the Wyndham Hotel Group. It offers a variety of free amenities and special discounts and has hundreds of locations across the U.S. They strive to be The Best Value Under the Sun. | ![]() | |
Choice Hotels | Choice Hotels was founded in 1939 and now owns 11 hotel chains, including Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality Inn, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Hotel & Suites, Mainstay Suites, Rodeway Inn and others. | ![]() | |
Comfort Inn | Comfort Inn is a part of Choice Hotels International, and guests earn Choice Privilege Rewards. The brand is a franchise so amenities vary by location. All locations have free breakfast and free Wi-Fi. | ||
Quality Inn | Quality Inn is a part of Choice Hotels International, so guests earn Choice Privilege Rewards for stays at these properties. All locations have free hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free coffee and tea in guest rooms. | ![]() |
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Red Roof Inn | Red Roof Inn was founded in 1973 in Columbus, Ohio, where its headquarters remain. The economy brand chain has over 450 locations across the United States. All locations are pet friendly, and there is no additional fee for pets. | ![]() | |
Extended Stay America | This chain is designed for travelers who need to stay for a longer period and all rooms have a full kitchen. It’s headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., and operates almost 630 hotels across the United States and Canada. | ![]() | |
Embassy Suites Hotel | Embassy Suites is a Hilton brand and participates in Hilton HHonors. It offers an upscale environment with over 200 all-suite locations in North America. The hotels provide guests with a free breakfast and an evening reception. | ![]() | |
Hyatt Hotels | The Hyatt Hotel brand stated in 1957 and became a publically traded company in 1962. The company is headquartered in Chicago and operates internationally. It provides travelers with upscale dining and accommodations. | ![]() | |
Super 8 Hotels | Super 8 started in 1974 and is one of the world’s largest budget brands with more than 2,300 locations. It is a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide, so travelers earn Wyndham rewards for stays at this brand. | ||
Sandals Resorts | Sandals operates 15 all-inclusive, couples-only resorts throughout the Caribbean. The brand has won the World Travel Awards’ World's Leading All–Inclusive Company for the past 20 years. The resorts offer free wedding ceremonies. | ![]() | |
Sheraton Hotels | Sheraton is a subsidiary of Starwood Hotels, which was recently purchased by Marriott. It is a luxury hotel with more than 440 locations worldwide. Amenities include fitness and business centers as well as onsite restaurants. | ![]() | |
Holiday Inn Express | Holiday Inn Express is a mid-market brand of the InterContinental Hotels Group, so travelers can earn IHG rewards at these properties. It started in 1991 and has almost 2,500 in the United States and Europe. | ![]() | |
RIU Hotels | RIU Hotels & Resorts started in 1953 as a small family hotel. The company now has over 100 properties around the world. RIU Hotels & Resorts vary by location, and some are all-inclusive and/or adults-only. | ![]() | |
Intercontinental Hotels | InterContinental Hotels Group owns brands from the economy market to upscale resorts. Their chains include Hotel Indigo, Even Hotels, Crowne Plaza, Staybridge Suites, Condlewood Suites and the entire Holiday Inn family. | ![]() | |
Atlantis Resort | Atlantis Resorts has locations in the Bahamas and Dubai. They are both full service resorts with a variety of restaurants and amenities, including a waterpark with an enclosed waterslide through a shark-filled pool. | ![]() | |
Radisson Hotels | Radisson Hotels, a subsidiary of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, has nearly 200 locations, primarily in the United States. The company demonstrates its commitment to customer service through the Yes I Can hospitality program. | ![]() | |
Choice Hotels - Econolodge | Econo Lodge is the second largest brand in the Choice Hotels family, and guests who stay here earn Choice Privilege Rewards. The brand started in 1969 and offers lodging options to meet travelers’ basic needs. | ![]() | |
Rodeway Inns | Rodeway Inn is an economy chain that provides accommodation essentials without the cost of extra amenities. Because Choice Hotels International owns the brand, guests earn Choice Privilege Rewards for stays at any location. | ![]() | |
Ramada Inns | The Ramada brand was found in 1953 and is now a part of the Wyndham Hotel Group. Guests earn Wyndham rewards for stays at these properties. Ramada Inns are mid-market chains and most have onsite dining options and pools. | ||
Country Inns & Suites | Country Inns and Suites opened in 1957 and has over 500 locations. It is a mid-market hotel and amenities vary by location. This brand is a part of the Carlson Rezidor Group, so guests earn Club Carlson rewards for their stays. | ![]() | |
Sleep Inn and Suites | Sleep Inns offer a free hot breakfast and free Wi-Fi, and most locations have a swimming pool and/or fitness center. Choice Hotels International owns the brand, so guests earn Choice Privilege Rewards for stays. | ![]() | |
Intown Suites | InTown Suites is an extended-stay chain with over 130 locations across the United States. The chain caters to those who need a longer hotel stay and each room has a full kitchen. The chain was founded in 1988. | ![]() | |
MGM Grand Hotel & Casino | Located on the Las Vegas strip, the MGM Grand is the world’s largest single hotel. It includes a large casino, an expansive pool complex, several live entertainment venues and multiple restaurants. | ![]() | |
Starwood Hotels & Resorts | Starwood owns 11 brands, including Westin, Sheraton, the Luxury collection, Four Points, W Hotels, St. Regis, Le Méridien, aloft, Element, and Tribute and Design hotels. Marriott International purchased the company in 2016. | ![]() | |
Howard Johnson | The Howard Johnson brand started as a restaurant chain, and the first hotel opened in 1954. The chain now includes almost 400 locations and is part of the Wyndham Hotel Group. Guests earn Wyndham rewards at these properties. | ||
Comfort Suites | This all-suite brand is part of the Choice Hotels International, so guests earn Choice Privilege Rewards for their stays. Hotels all offer a free hot breakfast and in-room refrigerators, and the chain is 100 percent smoke free. | ![]() | |
Travelodge | Travelodge is an economy hotel chain that started 1939 and has more than 400 locations. The brand is a subsidiary of the Wyndham Hotel Group, and guests earn Wyndham rewards at these properties. | ![]() | |
Knights Inn Hotel | Knights Inns originally opened in 1974 and now has more then 200 locations across the United States and Canada. It is part of the Wyndham Worldwide family, and travelers earn Wyndham rewards at these properties. | ![]() | |
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts | This full-service chain caters to business travelers. It was founded in 1983 and has more than 400 locations. The brand is a part of the IHG family, and guests earn IHG rewards points for staying at these properties. | ![]() | |
Doubletree Guest Suites | The first DoubleTree opened in 1969. There are now more than 400 locations, and it’s a part of Hilton. DoubleTree is a full-service chain and some locations feature eforea spas. Guests receive a warm cookie when they arrive. | ![]() | |
Luxor Hotel and Casino | The Luxor Hotel is located on the Las Vegas strip and is owned by MGM Resorts International. The resort includes a large casino, a spa, restaurants and bars and live entertainment, including the Blue Man Group and Criss Angel. | ![]() | |
Westin | Westin Hotels & Resorts, founded in 1930, is a part of Starwood Hotels with almost 200 locations. It’s a full-service brand with onsite dining options and amenities. The chain lends workout apparel to guests who forgot their own. | ![]() | |
CandleWood Suites | A member of IHG, CandleWood Suites offers guests fully equipped kitchens in every suite, making them ideal for extended stays. Guests can borrow cooking appliances, including blenders, slow cookers and waffle makers for free. | ![]() | |
Club Med | Club Med’s first vacation village opened in 1954 on the western coast of Italy. There are now more than 60 all-inclusive Club Meds throughout the world, including properties designed for families, adult-only locations. | ![]() | |
Ramada Plaza Resort | Ramada Plaza Resorts offer a more upscale Ramada experience and are a full service chain with onsite dining options. They are part of the Wyndham Worldwide family, and travelers earn Wyndham rewards at these properties. | ||
Budget Inn | Budget Inn offers lodging for travelers who expect a short stay. Budget Inn provides an inexpensive place to stay with modest amenities. These hotels are ideal for consumers needing a quick shelter on the way to their destination. | ![]() | |
Sandals Antigua | Sandals Grande Antigua is a couples-only all-inclusive resort located near St. John’s. The property includes The Caribbean Grove resorts and the Mediterranean Village, an all-suite resort with a European theme. | ![]() |