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Diverse employees at LA Quinta Inns & Suites have rated Environment, Work Culture, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at LA Quinta Inns & Suites have rated Environment, Executive Team, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
LA Quinta Inns & Suites employees are -59% more likely to recommend LA Quinta Inns & Suites as a great place to work
| 18% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 5% | Passives |
| 77% | Detractors |
Working at LA Quinta Inns & Suites is rated below average by 159 employees, across various culture dimensions. LA Quinta Inns & Suites employees rate Office Culture highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Work Culture have the most room for improvement, putting LA Quinta Inns & Suites’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 15% compared to other companies in Dallas. See below in detail how working at LA Quinta Inns & Suites was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at LA Quinta Inns & Suites is rated D
Last updated months ago
LA Quinta Inns & Suites ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 1-10 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 153 LA Quinta Inns & Suites employee reviews, 59% were positive. The remaining 41% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping LA Quinta Inns & Suites improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 59% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 41% |
What did you like most about the interview process?How quick it was. Within just a couple days I got a call back and an interview. Started within a week.
What makes you most happy at work?The fact that every employee can't stand how the hotel is run
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Most coworkers are all friendly and competent
What would you improve about your company's interview process?Just need to be honest about what is going on
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Management is horrible. They need to take training classes on how to respect their employees. Have never been treated this way ever.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?The way management treats us.
"La Quinta provides lodging, accommodation and hospitality services for business and leisure travelers across the United States."
At La Quinta Holdings, we have an optimistic view about travel, which drives us every day to provide a refreshing, engaging experience for all of our valued guests.
To become a business group of international relevance that integrates living spaces in natural environments, giving people a full life experience in a sustainable and well looked after environment.
| Headquarter | Irving, TX United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.lq.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1972 |
| Company Status | Public |
LA Quinta Inns & Suites competitors include Choice Hotels. LA Quinta Inns & Suites ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how LA Quinta Inns & Suites compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

159 employees at LA Quinta Inns & Suites have reviewed LA Quinta Inns & Suites across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 159 LA Quinta Inns & Suites employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at LA Quinta Inns & Suites are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at LA Quinta Inns & Suites, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at LA Quinta Inns & Suites are not very pleased with their team. 159 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at LA Quinta Inns & Suites are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at LA Quinta Inns & Suites believe the environment at LA Quinta Inns & Suites is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at LA Quinta Inns & Suites is moderate. About 80% of the employees at LA Quinta Inns & Suites work 8 hours or less, while 3% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at LA Quinta Inns & Suites are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Dallas about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Dallas employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 72% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of LA Quinta Inns & Suites' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 5 LA Quinta Inns & Suites employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 4 have said yes.
Keith’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Keith in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Dallas. Keith Cline’s employees rank LA Quinta Inns & Suites in the Top 50% for Office Culture, in the Bottom 30% for Environment, and in the Bottom 15% for Retention. Cline is generally unpopular with LA Quinta Inns & Suites employees, but ranks especially low with employees identified with Other ethnicities, and by employees in the Customer Success department and employees with 3 to 6 Years experience. However, employees with Over 10 Years experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to LA Quinta Inns & Suites’s competitors, Keith Cline ranks below Choice Hotels CEO Patrick Pacious.
The LA Quinta Inns & Suites Executive Team is rated a “D-” and led by CEO Keith Cline, Director of Sales and Marketing and General Manager Steve Rahim, and EVP Operations Lisa Hossack
Keith Cline CEO / President
Keith Cline serves as the CEO / President of LA Quinta Inns & Suites.
Steve Rahim Director of Sales and Marketing and General Manager
Steve Rahim serves as the Director of Sales and Marketing and General Manager of LA Quinta Inns & Suites.
Lisa Hossack EVP Operations
Lisa Hossack serves as the EVP Operations of LA Quinta Inns & Suites.
Donna Cooper Executive Vice President of Sales
Donna Cooper serves as the Executive Vice President of Sales of LA Quinta Inns & Suites.
Dan Leh Regional Vice President of Operations
Dan Leh serves as the Regional Vice President of Operations of LA Quinta Inns & Suites.
Bob Kaufman Vice President Regional Operations
Bob Kaufman serves as the Vice President Regional Operations of LA Quinta Inns & Suites.
Steve Flowers VP Finance & Treasurer
Steve Flowers serves as the VP Finance & Treasurer of LA Quinta Inns & Suites.
Kristin Hays Senior Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
Kristin Hays serves as the Senior Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications of La Quinta Inns &... read more
Krishna Paliwal Senior Vice President Design and Development
Krishna Paliwal serves as the Senior Vice President Design and Development of La Quinta Inns & Suites. Krishna started... read more
Diverse employees at LA Quinta Inns & Suites score the company 51/100 across various culture categories, placing LA Quinta Inns & Suites in the Bottom 5% of companies on Comparably with 1-10 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at LA Quinta Inns & Suites across various culture dimensions.
LA Quinta Inns & Suites' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 50% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is LA Quinta Inns & Suites' 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 33% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. LA Quinta Inns & Suites' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

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Who is the CEO of LA Quinta Inns & Suites?
LA Quinta Inns & Suites CEO is Keith Cline, their score by employees is 48
What is LA Quinta Inns & Suites eNPS?
The eNPS for LA Quinta Inns & Suites is -59
Who are LA Quinta Inns & Suites competitors?
LA Quinta Inns & Suites main competitors are Choice Hotels
What are the benefits at LA Quinta Inns & Suites?
LA Quinta Inns & Suites perks and benefits are PTO / Vacation Policy & Paid Holidays
Who is LA Quinta Inns & Suites leadership?
Steve Rahim, Lisa Hossack & Donna Cooper are part of LA Quinta Inns & Suites leadership, Keith Cline is the CEO