Is Best Western a good company to work for?

Best Western has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 2,686 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 52% of employees would recommend working at Best Western to a friend and 42% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Best Western have been left by employees working as Front Office Manager , Front Desk Manager and General Manager .

Does Best Western pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Best Western employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Best Western. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Best Western?

52% of Best Western employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Best Western 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Best Western?

Front Desk Agent (256) , Front Desk Receptionist (190) , Housekeeper (123) , Night Auditor (65) , Receptionist (60) , Front Desk (51) , General Manager (46) , Night Auditor/Front Desk Agent (42) , Housekeeping (37) , Front Desk Clerk (35) , Manager (35) , Customer Service Representative (29) , Front Desk Associate (28) , Front Desk Manager (19) , Breakfast Attendant (18)

What are the pros of working at Best Western according to real employee reviews?

"The people you work with are all great and help you out if you ever need help" ((in 125 reviews)); "The staff was friendly and easy to work with." ((in 78 reviews)); "Some coworkers were nice and I miss them a lot had left by the time I did though." ((in 57 reviews)); "Managers were great" ((in 48 reviews)); "Good work environment and organized" ((in 37 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Best Western according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is low and customers make or break the job" ((in 161 reviews)); "you have 0 chance to grow and the management is very poor they treat you very badly!" ((in 157 reviews)); "No benefits thats about it" ((in 93 reviews)); "No training provided." ((in 32 reviews)); "Low salary and micro" ((in 27 reviews))

What are employees saying about Best Western layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Best Western layoffs and their outlook for job security at Best Western in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Best Western locations?

Phoenix , Houston , Dallas , Los Angeles , Chicago , San Antonio , New York , Kansas City , Madison , Milwaukee , Cedar City , Tucson , Bozeman , San Diego , Wichita , Fort Myers , Miami , Cortland , Mesa , Tempe , Burlington , Nashville , San Francisco , San Jose , Longmont , Elko , Las Vegas , New Orleans , Seattle , Seaside

Best Western reviews

3.4

52% would recommend to a friend

(2,359 total reviews)

Larry Cuculic

57% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

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Best Western has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 2,359 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Best Western employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Hotels & Travel Accommodation industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

2.0

May 22, 2012

IT'S A JOB...THAT'S AS GOOD AS IT GETS!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Not a hard job, get time off when needed, get best western rewards points for signing people up for rewards program

Cons

No room for advancement, management doesn't care about anything accept themselves, front desk supervisor talks about all front desk agents behind their back, they only accomadate you when it's convenient for them, no benefits and minimum wage salary

1.0

May 4, 2012

If the general manager cared more the hotel would be a better place for employees and guests

Front desk

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

the co workers were nice, the guests who came on a regular basis were very friendly, you were able to eat breakfast during your shift,

Cons

the management the work hours no communication favorites were played not a good career choice for someone looking to make it in the hospitality industry employees can do what they want with not getting reprimanded

1.0

Apr 21, 2012

Worst place to work

Front desk clerk

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Discounts on hotels all over

Cons

Horrible management - inability to move up in the company - unfair scheduling - lack of care for the product making it VERY difficult to do your job.

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