Best Western Corporate Codes & University Discounts

Best Western corporate codes can reduce your nightly rate, but they’re not public coupons. Most corporate rates are tied to a specific employer, organization, or university travel program, and properties may verify eligibility at check-in.

In this guide, I’ll explain how Best Western corporate codes work, where to enter them during booking, what eligibility typically looks like, and the best alternatives (like AAA, AARP, or Best Western’s small-business program) if you don’t have an approved corporate rate.

What are Hotel Corporate Codes?

In case you aren’t familiar with them, Corporate Codes are special rate codes that are used to identify the negotiated rate an organization has with a hotel chain (in this case, Best Western Hotel Group) and are entered in a “Corporate Code” field on the booking page to calculate the reduced rate.

These rates apply to corporations, members of certain organizations, universities, and government officials. They can be either local discounts with a specific hotel or national discounts that apply across the entire chain of properties.

Corporate codes are intended for authorized travelers under that organization’s agreement (commonly, employees and approved contractors traveling on business, and any other groups explicitly covered by the program terms). If you’re not sure whether you qualify, use the alternatives section below rather than guessing.

Start Here: Which Best Western Rate Should You Book?

• You have a corporate code from your employer/university: Use that code and confirm the rate rules in case proof is required at check-in.
• You’re visiting a university for an official event (tour, orientation, conference): Use the booking link or instructions provided by the organizer or the school’s travel page.
• You don’t have a verified corporate rate: Compare public discounts like the AAA rate, AARP member rate, or Best Western Business Advantage before spending time on corporate IDs.

Best Western Corporate Rates

Corporate discounts will vary from location to location and can be up to 20% off rack rates.

Below are examples of Best Western corporate codes associated with negotiated programs. Availability can be inconsistent by hotel and date—Best Western corporate rates are not published as widely or continuously as those of the largest business-travel chains. Always confirm eligibility through your employer or program administrator before booking.

Like Wyndham and Choice Hotels, Best Western doesn’t get the same level of business travel as Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, or Marriott, so they don’t have as many properties that offer corporate rates.

Company	Corporate Code	Booking Link
Ford Motor Company	00101841	Book Corporate Rate
General Electric (“GE”)	01648620	Book Corporate Rate
Joe’s House	01402610	Book Corporate Rate
Touchstone Energy	01399660	Book Corporate Rate
Arizona State University	01541060	Book Corporate Rate
George Washington University	01608340	Book Corporate Rate
University of Washington	01672420	Book Corporate Rate
University of Saskatchewan	01857930	Book Corporate Rate

Best Western University Discounts

Some universities and higher-education organizations have negotiated Best Western rates for eligible travelers (for example: faculty/staff, students, alumni association members, visiting speakers, or attendees of official campus events). These are typically restricted rates, and eligibility rules vary by school.

The most reliable way to find a legitimate university discount is through official channels:

• Your university’s travel portal, HR page, or employee/student travel benefits page
• A booking link or rate instructions provided by an event organizer (tour, orientation, conference, reunion)
• The school’s travel management program (if applicable)

If you receive a code or booking link, review the rate terms before booking and be prepared to show proof of eligibility if requested at check-in.

How to Book with a Best Western Corporate Code

There are two places where you enter a corporate code when booking with Best Western.

At the top of the booking page:

Go to the Best Western Booking Page. Enter your destination, then in either the check in or check out field, hit the down arrow and some additional fields will show up including the number of adults and children as well as the rates field. Click the arrow on the rates field and you will find another field where you can enter the Best Western corporate code.

On the search results page:

If you forgot to enter the corporate code on the original booking page, don’t worry, there is also another option to enter the code on the property search results page. It will be the same “rates” table as in the first example, but this time you will find it on the left side of the page instead of the top.

Best Western Corporate Rate Example: GE Rate

In an effort to give you a feel for how much you can save using a Best Western Corporate Rate, I have two examples below using the Best Western GE Rate.

Example 1: Chicago, IL – Best Western River North

When using a GE Corporate Code at the Best Western River North in Chicago, you can save 16% off the best available member rate.

Example 2: Orange Beach, AL – Best Western Premier, The Tides

When using a GE Corporate Code at the Best Western Premier in Orange Beach, AL, you can save 19% off the best available member rate and 6% off the prepaid rate.

Identification Requirements when Using a Corporate Code

Eligibility checks can vary by property and rate type. Some Best Western hotels may request proof of eligibility at check-in or pre-arrival (for example: a company ID/badge, business card, corporate email, or university ID for academic rates).

If you cannot verify eligibility, the hotel may reprice the reservation to a public rate or ask you to rebook.

Best Western Brands to choose from

Best Western (“BWH”) has a much larger hotel portfolio than most people think, including a global network of approximately 4,300 hotels in over 100 countries worldwide.

They have a diverse portfolio of brands including its core brands Best Western, Best Western Plus, and Best Western Premier, as well as its soft brands BW Premier Collection and BW Signature Collection.

Additionally, for travelers seeking unforgettable experiences in luxury, upscale and upper upscale accommodations, WorldHotels offers the finest independent hotels and resorts in sought-after locations around the world. WorldHotels offerings include: WorldHotels Luxury, WorldHotels Elite, WorldHotels Distinctive, and WorldHotels Crafted.

Completing its portfolio, BWH Hotels also offers SureStay, SureStay Plus, SureStay Collection and SureStay Studio franchises for those seeking value without compromising the quality and comfort that make any stay feel like home.

What other hotel chains have corporate discount codes?

Most major travel companies (hotels, rental cars, and even airlines) offer negotiated corporate discount codes.  Here are some others you may be interested in:

• Hilton Corporate Codes
• Hyatt Corporate Codes
• IHG Corporate Codes
• Marriott Corporate Codes
• Radisson Corporate Codes
• Wyndham Corporate Codes
• Choice Corporate Codes
• Drury Hotel Corporate Codes