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Choice Hotels Review


ConsumersAdvocate.org Rating: 3.8 / 5 (Very good)
8 Customer Comments & Reviews - see all comments
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With its 6,500 locations in 35 countries, Choice Hotels and its 11 brands focus on offering various types of accommodations, from budget to upscale lodgings likely to meet the needs of most travelers. The chain's Best Rate Guarantee and its Choice Privileges Rewards Program, which is divided into three tiers, give customers extra savings options.

How is Choice Hotels rated?

Breakdown

3.9/5
Customer Experience
3.5/5
Search Options
4.4/5
Value
3.6/5
Additional Services

Overall Rating: 3.8 / 5 (Very good)

Choice-branded accommodations are available in the United States and internationally with over 500,000 rooms, ranging from economy to upscale lodgings. The company also offers resort type accommodations in some states and event planning assistance and catering at participating locations. For added savings, customers can become members of the chains' rewards program, Choice Privileges, which lets them earn points that can be used to pay for nights and book flights with participating airlines.

Choice Hotels Customer Experience

Customer Experience - 3.9 / 5

Choice Hotels' website is very user-friendly, and the customer can easily book a room in any of their 6,400 Choice-brand hotels in over 35 countries. There is a 24/7 phone line for reservations, and customer support is available seven days a week, though only during special business hours.

Payment Options

  • Mastercard
  • Visa
  • American Express
  • Diners Club

Customer Support

  • FAQs
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Online Account Management
Ease of Use
Yes
Mobile App
Yes
Cancellation Policy
Requires a minimum cancellation fee of one night regardless of the hotel with which you book your reservation.

Customer Reviews

BBB Rating
F
Trust Pilot Rating
4.0 out of 10

Transparency

  • No Hidden Fees

Choice Hotels Search Options

Search Options - 3.5 / 5

The search options on Choice Hotels' website are limited to location, rating, and brand. However, there is a separate search option for vacation rentals. Additionally, there is a Travel Tips section that lets customers explore by location, listing, or type of holiday.

Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Pool
  • Free Wifi or High-Speed Internet
  • On-Site Restaurant
  • Conference Room
  • Complimentary Breakfast
  • Laundry Service

Type of Property

  • Hotel

Sorting Criteria

  • Price
Regional Specialization
No

Choice Hotels Value

Value - 4.4 / 5

By booking on Choice Hotels' website, customers are guaranteed the lowest price available at any of the company's 6,500 hotels. If a customer finds a lower rate, Choice Hotels will match it and give the customer a $50 reward card. It also offers special rates for government and military personnel. Additionally, some Choice-branded properties provide a hot breakfast, which adds to the savings.

Rewards Programs

Choice Hotels' customers have access to the chain's rewards program, Choice Privileges. Travelers can earn points by staying at participating location, referring friends, and shopping at their online mall. The rewards can be used to book hotel rooms or airline tickets with participating partners.

Choice Hotels Additional Services

Additional Services - 3.6 / 5

Choice Hotels is dedicated to providing accommodations at a lower rate. We found two additional services available, an event planning assistance and catering service for events and conferences. These, however, are only available in select locations.
Experiences
Family Friendly
Flight Booking
No
Car Rental
No
Train or Bus Tickets
No

Company Profile

Full Name
Choice Hotels
Company Website
Headquarters
1 Choice Hotels Circle Suite 400, Rockville, MD, 20850

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8 Customer Comments & Reviews

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Julie
9/20/2023
Scohaire , New York, Quality Inn is a terrible place to stay. Hotel workers were very nice. The hotel was not so great. One towel, one cup in a two bed room. The toilet continued to run. TV, and phone did not work. Desk clerk did not fix or replace either. Breakfast was a joke. Only cold cereal, bagel or English muffin. Toaster was broke so had to use microwave to warm a bagel. Only plus this hotel has is that the employees were nice. Ok I have to rate this hotel and can’t give it a zero so rating is to correct.


alan
8/1/2023
Horrible customer service. Both at the property and the customer service phone line. NO HELP AT ALL!!!! Much better options for the price.


Shorica P
5/20/2023
I stayed in a filthy room with a rusty sofa bed .. the mattress had rust stains and the whole thing was just nasty . I was give 15 dollars off my stay . When I called choice they said they don’t control the hotels because they are individually owed. All I got from customer service was I am sorry and no actual compensation. I am disappointed with the choice chain and I am a diamond member. I will never stay in another choice hotel again .


Lotti F
4/30/2023
This review is strictly about my experience w/booking. I made reservations on 3/23/23, it was for 3 separate rooms w/2 of the rooms for two nights and one room for one night. The customer service rep I spoke with was very difficult to talk to because she insisted on pushing my use of my points/rewards and not too interested in actually listening to me and getting my details/information correct. So the reservation ended up being wrong. I ended up calling the hotel directly as I needed to add a day to our stay since the CSR only booked our room for one night instead of two. I was charged by the CSR $78 to "buy points", but then ended up paying more for the 2nd night she neglected to... Read More


jmcastillo116
10/13/2022
The worst experience I have ever had with such a disgusting display of disrespect and unprofessionalism! I called on behalf of my boss to cancel a reservation which says on the website its a 7 day cancelation policy AFTER booking. It says nothing about the policy prior to making the booking. After booking the reservation your supposed to get an email, none was ever received. I called the hotel and kindly asked to cancel due to an emergency and the young lady I started the conversation puts me on hold and when the phone is answered again I am greeted by a paul or peter that claims he is from the corporate office. He explains that there is a 30 cancelation policy and that he cannot do... Read More


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C K
9/9/2022
Quality Inn, Mansfield, PA. Worst hotel I have ever stayed at. My family was displaced from our home due to a house fire. The Mansfield location was the only hotel that was available for extended stay that could accommodate us that also was pet friendly. We needed a hotel in our children’s school district for convenience for district transportation. Or we would of checked out after 2 days. Staff extremely rude! Especially the General Hotel Manager and Head Front desk supervisor. Pet friendly? And family friendly? Not if you have a typical dog or children! You pay $25 a day for a pet fee. But if your pet or children lightly soil any of this hotel’s all white linens. You are called... Read More


justo1148
8/7/2022
Comfort Inn in Burnet, TX. Great job!!!! Thanks Ronda at the front desk. We were on the road and had to make a reservation with very bad phone reception. She was very patient and pleasant to deal with. Very friendly. Took the necessary information, when we arrived everything was ready. We signed the paperwork and went to a nice clean room. In the morning we enjoyed a nice breakfast, left, knowing the Comfort Inn would be our first call in the future. Thank you, Ronda,


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Marie G
7/13/2022
If you have always wondered what's it like to live with ROACHES, ANTS and FLEAS by all means stay at RODEWAY INN in Riverside, CA on Magnolia in the 10500 block. Rating less than half star.



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  • A comprehensive rewards program
  • Special rates for government and military personnel
  • Special rates for seniors
  • Hot breakfast available in some locations
  •  Group and corporate rates available
  • Lowest price guarantee