About Ramada
Ramada is a midscale hotel brand owned by Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, operating full-service and limited-service hotels at highway, airport, and urban locations across the United States and internationally. Founded in 1954 in Flagstaff, Arizona, Ramada built its reputation as a reliable midscale lodging option offering amenities like on-site restaurants, pools, and meeting facilities at prices positioned between budget chains and upscale brands.
Ramada operates under two sub-brands: Ramada by Wyndham (full-service hotels with dining and meeting facilities) and Ramada Encore (simplified limited-service format). The brand's positioning targets business and leisure travelers who want more amenities than budget chains (Motel 6, Super 8) provide but are price-sensitive relative to upscale brands. Location-specific quality varies significantly across the franchise system—reading recent guest reviews is particularly important for Ramada properties.
Wyndham Rewards membership provides the most consistent way to access discounted Ramada rates across the entire Wyndham portfolio. Points earn on all Wyndham brand stays and can be redeemed for free nights. Comparing Ramada pricing against Marriott Courtyard, Hilton Garden Inn, and comparable midscale brands through booking aggregators helps identify the best value for a given market and travel date.
Quick Savings Tips
- Wyndham Rewards membership earns points across all Wyndham brands (Ramada, La Quinta, Days Inn, Wingate)
- Book directly through Wyndham for member rates—OTA pricing is rarely lower than Wyndham's own member discounts
- Property quality varies significantly in the franchise system—check TripAdvisor reviews for each specific location
- AAA and AARP discounts available at most Ramada properties—show membership card at check-in
- Compare pricing against Marriott Courtyard and Hilton Garden Inn as midscale alternatives in the same market