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Best Western Hotels

The classic midscale brand founded by M. K. Guertin in 1946, owned by its member hotels, with hotels in India such as Best Western Ashoka in Hyderabad.

  • WorldHotelsHotel group
  • MidscaleTier
  • 1946Launched
  • United StatesOrigin

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About Best Western

Best Western was founded in 1946 by M. K. Guertin as an informal network of independent California hotels that referred guests to each other. It is a nonprofit owned by its member hotels and based in Phoenix, Arizona. In October 2026 its parent company renamed itself WorldHotels, but Best Western hotels keep their name.

What to expect

Midscale hotels for leisure and business travellers, typically with free Wi-Fi and free breakfast; Skift counted 1,693 hotels under the core Best Western name. In India there are hotels such as Best Western Ashoka in Hyderabad and Best Western Swaran in Amritsar.

Who it suits

Families, road-trippers and business travellers who want a familiar, reasonably priced hotel.

Booking tips

  • Best Western Rewards and WorldHotels Rewards merge into a single WorldHotels Rewards programme on 5 January 2027; members can earn and use points at participating hotels.
  • Each hotel is independently owned, so standards and facilities can vary; check recent reviews.

What Best Western is known for

  • Founded in 1946 by M. K. Guertin
  • Owned by its member hotels
  • Free breakfast and Wi-Fi

Style of hotels

  • Select-service

Good for

  • Families
  • Business travel
  • Budget stays

Where to find Best Western

Best Western hotels are found mainly in: Global.

  • Hyderabad Best Western Ashoka
  • Amritsar Best Western Swaran
  • Jalandhar Summerlea
  • United States

Signature hotels

  • Best Western AshokaHyderabad

Best Western Rewards: Best Western loyalty programme

Stays at Best Western hotels count towards Best Western Rewards. Members can earn points on eligible stays across the group's brands and redeem them for free nights. Points and member rates usually apply only to bookings made directly or on qualifying rates.

Best Western: Frequently Asked Questions

01Who founded Best Western?

M. K. Guertin, in 1946.

02Is Best Western still called Best Western?

Yes. The parent company was renamed WorldHotels in October 2026, but Best Western hotels keep their name.

03Who owns Best Western?

Best Western is part of WorldHotels. WorldHotels was called BWH Hotels until October 2026, when the parent company of Best Western took the WorldHotels name.

04Is Best Western a luxury brand?

Best Western sits in the midscale segment of the hotel market.

05Which loyalty programme does Best Western use?

Stays at Best Western hotels can earn and use points in Best Western Rewards when you book in a way that qualifies, usually directly with the brand or through an eligible rate.

06How do I find cheap Best Western hotels?

Search your destination and dates on HotelSelects Deals, then compare the rates shown. Booking a few weeks ahead for busy dates, staying flexible by a day and choosing refundable rates you can rebook all help you find a better price.

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