Hotels with Kitchens: Which Brands Have Them, and Which Are The Best?

When it comes to choosing hotels, many families and frequent travelers alike value the flexibility and control that kitchens provide. For families, a kitchen can make accommodating dietary needs and meal times easier, while business travelers can save time and manage their meals better. And even for avid travelers who care deeply about experiencing local culture, grocery store tourism (and subsequently cooking what you've found) can be a highlight of the trip.

However, while a kitchen may add convenience and freedom, it doesn’t always translate to savings, as hotel room rates with kitchens can sometimes be pricier. Here’s a rundown of major hotel brands with kitchen options, focusing on what’s included, loyalty perks, and any drawbacks to keep in mind.

If a hotel advertises a complete kitchen, expect a fairly complete set of cooking and cleaning utensils, plates, equipment and serving platters. There should also be a full-sized refrigerator, ovens (or at least stovetop) and sometimes even a dishwasher.

If your hotel advertises simply a kitchenette, expect just a small fridge, wet bar and microwave.

The latter serves the needs of those just reheating something, whereas full kitchen amenities allow more intricate meals.

So what are the best hotels and motels with kitchenettes?

Best Western spans a range of brands including extended stay, budget, midscale and upscale. There are even luxury hotels under the WorldHotels portfolio. However, full kitchens aren’t consistent across its network, so expect only some extended-stay properties to always offer kitchenettes.

Best Western brands with kitchenettes

• Executive Residency by Best Western. 

Choice Hotels brands have options for travelers across multiple price points but vary in kitchen amenities — and which ones are complimentary.

Everhome Suites offers additional small appliances upon request at no additional cost. Meanwhile, cooking supplies and utensils at WoodSpring Suites carry a surcharge.

Choice Hotels brands with full kitchens

• Everhome Suites.

• MainStay Suites.

• WoodSpring Suites.

Choice Hotels brands with kitchenettes

• Suburban Studios (all have a kitchenette; some have a full kitchen).

Hilton Honors members can find a selection of brands with kitchens or kitchenettes, particularly in its extended-stay brands like Homewood Suites and Home2 Suites.

Hilton brands with full kitchens

• Hilton Grand Vacations.

• Home2 Suites by Hilton.

• Homewood Suites by Hilton.

Hilton brands with kitchenettes

• Embassy Suites by Hilton.

No matter your Hilton elite status, some of the hotel brands offer amenities that one might expect in a larger suite.

On top of in-room kitchenettes or kitchens, many Hilton brands, including Home2 Suites and Homewood Suites, offer free hotel breakfast.

And the breakfast at most of these properties is pretty good, too. For example, Homewood Suites launched a make your own taco bar across its U.S. hotels in May 2024. The taco bar offers a diversity of ingredients, including corn and flour tortillas, pickled onions, jalapenos, cremas, salsa, hot sauces, plus a wide range of proteins, including smoked pulled pork, chicken carnitas and chorizo.

Some (Embassy Suites and Homewood Suites) even offer an evening cocktail hour with wine, beer and cocktails on the house. Light snacks are also included.

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Although the World of Hyatt portfolio is wide, only a few cater to travelers seeking kitchen facilities. Though, its two non-vacation club brands that promise at least a kitchenette, Hyatt Place and Hyatt House, also offer free breakfast.

Hyatt brands with full kitchens

• Hyatt House.

• Hyatt Vacation Club.

Hyatt brands with kitchenettes

• Hyatt Place (some properties have microwaves; all have mini-fridges).

If you are an IHG One Rewards fan, the hospitality brand has its own hotel names that make it easy to stay self-sufficient. Whether you want to reheat a meal or bake from scratch, several IHG brands come well-equipped.

IHG brands with full kitchens

• Candlewood Suites.

• Staybridge Suites.

• Holiday Inn Club Vacations.

IHG brands with kitchenettes

• Atwell Suites.

IHG fans may have access to pots and pans when they stay with Staybridge Suites, but the complimentary breakfast and evening social receptions with appetizers, wine and beer on some days make life on the road even easier.

Candlewood Suites properties deserve kudos for the fact that you can add to the appliances that are already in the kitchen with extras like waffle makers and slow cookers.

Marriott and Marriott Bonvoy lead the way when it comes to hotels with full kitchen facilities. There are nearly 8,700 properties in 139 countries and territories where members can earn and burn points. Among these, you will find more than 1,400 hotels in the U.S. with kitchen facilities.

Marriott brands with full kitchens

• Element by Westin.

• Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy.

• Marriott Executive Apartments.

• Marriott Vacation Club.

• Residence Inn by Marriott.

• TownePlace Suites by Marriott.

Marriott brands with kitchenettes

• SpringHill Suites by Marriott.

Residence Inn by Marriott offers complimentary breakfast and can coordinate grocery delivery to guest rooms. SpringHill Suites and TownePlace Suites also include breakfast in the rate. Element by Westin offers an evening refreshment hour with complimentary wine and beer plus complimentary breakfast.

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Hotels with kitchens appeal to a range of travelers, from families needing affordable meal options to business travelers seeking more control over their diets. Having access to a full kitchen may allow for healthier eating choices and help those who need to avoid dining out frequently.

However, it’s worth balancing the added convenience with potential higher costs, especially if dining options are limited or if you’re only planning a short stay.

How to maximize your hotel kitchen (and save money on travel meals)

Now if you do go for a hotel kitchen, thoughtful use of it will save you more money.

1. Plan flexible meals with versatile ingredients: Opt for ingredients that can be used across different meals, like eggs, tortillas and veggies for breakfast burritos or stir-fries.

2. Embrace one-pot meals: Pasta or stir-fried rice makes for easy cooking and cleanup.

3. Lean into ready-made items: Though pre-made yet store-bought items can often be more expensive than cooking from scratch, your vacation might be a time to splurge. Think pre-cut fruit rather trying to hunt down a pineapple core device, or getting your morning protein in via Egglife egg white wraps versus buying a whole carton of egg whites to make an omelette. Stocking those things in your hotel room will still be cheaper than buying them from a restaurant.