The best western hotels are rated by means of a quality inspection conducted by professional hotel reviewers. They also check for the number of regular patrons.
I personally like Best Western alright, but I don't think they are the best hotel in the country. There are too many upscale hotels like the Hilton, and other brand names.
The top rated hotel in Liverpool is Roscoe House by Urban Chic. There are other excellent hotels in Liverpool such as Bridge Street Liverpool One, Atlantic Tower by Thistle, Best Western Feathers...
"The best rated hotels in Hawaii are Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, Trump International Hotel Waikiki Beach Walk, and Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa."
"The Luxury St. Michael's Hotel, the Hyatt, and the Caymann Suits are all ranked very high, but it really depends on what you are looking for--quality of service, view, closeness to attractions, etc."
"Hotel Grande Bretagne and King George Palace are the best rated hotels in Athens, both of which are 5 stars. Prices range from $200-600USD a night, depending on room size and bed layout of course."