12 Hotel Breakfast Buffets Ranked From Worst To Best - Mash (2023)

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ByCarly Koemptgen/Updated: Feb 2, 2023 11:43 am. ITS T

Whether your trip is filled with relaxation, poolside time, action-packed adventure or serious business, one thing is for sure:BreakfastIt is still the most important meal of the day. When you travel, it's common to feel a little unbalanced when you don't follow your daily routine, so it's necessary to replenish your energy in the morning with a tasty and nutritious breakfast. With many hotels offering at least some sort of breakfast option, any traveler should be able to find something to satisfy their morning cravings.

However, not all hotels are created equal when it comes to breakfast. As there are a variety of different hotel chains, breakfast offerings vary greatly by region, seasonal offerings and by company itself. of the famous bricolagewaffle makerFrom what we were excited about as kids, to the growing popularity of take-out options and endless coffee options, these are the best and worst hotel breakfast deals.

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While breakfast at the Drury Inn & Suites is still up for debate, it pops up as one of the top results when you search for "worst hotel breakfast." Oneredditor(who mentioned having more than a decade of hotel management experience) said, "The Drury probably has the worst breakfast. It's a cheap copy of Hampton and Fairfield, which you'll see because it doesn't have bacon or waffles." are of poorer quality. The eggs are also very low quality."

in anothertripadvisor review, someone mentioned that, "the dream was kinda good, but the breakfast screwed it up. Everything in there tasted... rancid... The biscuits were stale and the sausage was disgusting. I still manage to bring that awful taste to my mouth thinking about it." about this. Worst breakfast of the entire trip. My mom couldn't even eat it. This should be called 'Dreary Inn.'" Play.

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You may know the Days Inn for its super-cheap rates, and it seems that the quality of the breakfast is reflected in the price. On the one hand, you get an affordable place to stay with breakfast included, but you might not get a full breakfast.A personshared that the free breakfast at the Days Inn in Albany, New York was "quite possibly the worst hotel breakfast ever." They went on to explain that the offerings included bread andbagelswith a toaster oven, but no cream cheese or anything other than butter. They also mentioned that there were offerings of sweetened cereal but not milk. The saddest part was the little fridge labeled "cheese omelet" which contained slices of cheese and twoboiled eggs.

another reviewerHe pointed out at a different location in Lawrenceville, Georgia that the toaster for the bagels and bagels was broken, as was the juice machine, making it his worst hotel breakfast experience. Perhaps the hotel was looking for a more conceptual breakfast idea? Either way, you should probably skip the Days Inn if you're looking for a nutritious breakfast.

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Another of Wydnham's budget hotel offerings, the Super 8 has a poor breakfast rating similar to that of its sister company Day's Inn. A reviewer inTripAdvisorHe explained that the Super 8 they stayed at didn't have hot breakfast options. They said "breakfast was the worst I've seen at a hotel (yogurt, cereal, bread still in the bag everyone has to get their hands on, bagels, pre-made waffles and brown apples and bananas sprinkled on)".

The free breakfast is probably better than no breakfast, but the lack of offerings makes this breakfast buffet worth skipping. If you're looking for a breakfast that actually keeps you fueled through the morning rather than something described as"poor breakfast"you might want to splurge on something at a local venue. But hey, if you like the bread that everyone has touched and seenbananas, the Super 8 can be a super option for you!

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While extended stay hotels often have in-room kitchenettes that make it easy to prepare your own breakfast,a proofreaderHe pointed out that his room's kitchen was "unusable", making it impossible for him to prepare a breakfast. But even with a kitchenette, sometimes all you want is a complimentary breakfast that has already been prepared for you. However, it appears that is not the case with Extended Stay America. Some of the hotel locations don't even offer breakfast but the ones that do look depressing.

A personHe claimed the "free" breakfast was actually just prepackaged oatmeal and granola bars. Asanother reviewersay: "an oat bar IS NOT BREAKFAST". Sounds valid. In a budget hotel, you can expect some cutbacks, buta proofreaderHe said: "I think for the price we paid we could have stayed somewhere much nicer. Perhaps somewhere that served a real breakfast."

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As its name suggests, the Econo Lodge is definitely an affordable option for any budget traveler, so don't expect the breakfast buffet to be good.assessmentsfrom different places detail questionable eggs, tasteless sauce and disgusting coffee.a proofreaderHe stated that breakfast was "virtually inedible". They detailed what they saw at the breakfast buffet, including dry scrambled eggs,biscuits but no gravy, and an orange juice dispenser that dispensed water instead of orange juice. Additionally, the reviewer stated that the apple juice had an "odd brown color" that "didn't look safe to drink". They ended the review with "it was the worst breakfast bar I've ever seen. I think if the health department did an inspection it would definitely be an F grade". With that information, it might be a good idea to avoid the Econo Lodge if you're looking for an edible breakfast buffet.

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Choice Hotels, owner of the aforementioned Econo Lodge, among other lower-middle-range hotels, doesn't exactly have the best reputation when it comes to breakfast. A reviewno TripAdvisorIt starts with: "I usually stay at Choice hotels. I'm usually very satisfied." However, his stay in Washington, DC did not live up to expectations. They detailed what exactly they saw in the breakfast bar, writing, "They had something but it wasn't an edible breakfast. And I particularly loved the orange water. I think it was supposed to be orange juice." No thanks!

another reviewerHe noted that the quality of the breakfast simply did not reflect the price of the room in Morro Bay, California. "When you pay for a hotel room close to $300 you expect little more than the awful low quality breakfast you are served. This was appalling and unacceptable at this price level." Up your game, Comfort Inn.

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Ever wonder what the difference is between a regular Holiday Inn and a Holiday Inn Express? The differences are minimal, but forQuoraThe biggest one is that a Holiday Inn usually has an attached restaurant that can serve breakfast for an additional charge, while a Holiday Inn Express simply has a free breakfast area.

The Holiday Inn Express offers a variety of breakfast options, from the "minimal" items mentioned above, like toast and cereal, to a full hot meal. Their breakfast offerings vary by location, but usually include some type of egg, breakfast meat, and their signature "stacking station"which produces fresh pancakes for any guest willing to wait just a minute for fresh hot breadpancake. While the details ofascan this machine produce a perfect pancake in such a short amount of time that it's still unclear surely we can all agree that this is a life-changing breakfast buffet invention worth stopping at a Holiday Inn Express? TRUE?

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At this point, Marriott is a household name known for its luxury hotels, but its subsidiaries also maintain the stellar brand image with some incredible breakfasts. The Residence Inn is aimed at those looking for an extended stay, withkitchenettes in most rooms, but you won't need to light the stove for a hearty breakfast. Just head down to the lobby for avariety of breakfast optionsFrom the standard eggs and bacon to a buffet of cold options including fruit, yogurt and cheese.

If you don't like hot coffee, the Residence Inn also offers acafeteriain most places, as well as a variety of tea options. And the party doesn't end there. Many Residence Inn locations also offer a late afternoon happy hour with snacks and drinks. So if you're really looking to cash in on food, book a stay at the Residence Inn and enjoy all the breakfast buffets and other dining options on offer with your stay.

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Even the Embassy Suites name makes the place sound regal, but the brand really lives up to its name with something for everyone at its breakfast bar.a proofreaderHe noted, "The selection in the buffet section is quite extensive, with selections of pastries and other standard breakfast items, but the made-to-order omelet bar is excellent." With standard options like yogurt, fresh fruit, coffee and eggs, most Embassy suites also offer amade-to-order omelette stationwhich elevates this place to the top of the hotel breakfast rankings.

The fully staffed omelette station can make any creation you desire, keeping in mind any dietary restrictions you may have. Do you just want egg whites in your omelet? You have it. Do you need to do this in a pan that previously did not contain any meat products? Done. Do you want to stuff it with every vegetable imaginable? Absolutely. The options are endless at the Embassy Suites breakfast bar, and you're sure to find something satisfying to fuel your travels here.

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Mid-range hotel aficionados rejoice! The Hampton Inn is truly one of the best budget hotels that also offers a high quality stay including breakfast. Almost every Hampton Inn has a self-service waffle maker, which is loved by adults and children alike.The Hilton website announceda 2019 revamp of the waffle situation that reads, "Hampton's classic malted vanilla waffle now joins four delicious new flavors including cranberry, chocolate, banana bread and cinnamon roll, available in regular and mini on a schedule rotary."

If the variety of waffle flavors wasn't enough, most places also offer a variety of toppings, from chocolate chips to fruit and whipped cream. If you're not a big fan of sweet breakfasts, chances are you'll find something else in their fully stocked breakfast bar. Whether you want to sit down and enjoy a hot plate of scrambled eggs and bacon or prefer to get on with your day and have aChobaniGreek yogurt smoothie, the Hampton Inn has everything you need for breakfast.

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While Hyatt Place doesn't always offer a standard breakfast buffet like others, it's the unique options that really make them stand out. Depending on the day and location, guests can choose betweenoptionsincluding breakfast sandwiches, made-to-order omelets and an oatmeal bar. That's right, no unappetizing spotted bananas here. As of 2018, alsooffered french toast, which is a hot item in the hotel breakfast world. In 2017, the networkalso announcedtheir new breakfast bowl option, where guests can customize a breakfast bowl with eggs, sausage, potatoes and gravy. They also offer sweet breakfast bowl options like yogurt parfaits and steel-cut oatmeal. What Hyatt Place sacrifices in variety, it makes up for in quality. Yes, the breakfast offerings seem to change from time to time, butAlwayslook very attractive. You won't be disappointed with this hotel's hot breakfast.

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Another Hilton hotel ranked among the best breakfast options, the Homewood Suites has a breakfast buffet a notch above the rest. It's not free or cheap, but there are manybuffet price optionsChoose from. Options are anything but standard and include the usual eggs and bacon, along with more unique offerings like reindeer sausages and jumbo cinnamon rolls. It's also the care taken with the breakfast that makes this place at the top.

OneTripAdvisor Reviewersaid that, "The highlight of this stay is definitely the breakfast! There were staff constantly restocking all the breakfast stations and cleaning every nook and cranny. The food was fresh, even the fresh fruit." When someone says breakfast was the best part of their stay, you have to believe them. And it's not very often that someone mentions the hotel staff and their role in the breakfast operations. These folks work tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure breakfast is hot and ready when guests wake up in the morning.