Best Western Plus vs Radisson Blu
Averages across 1,144 Best Western Plus and 310 Radisson Blu hotels, and a head-to-head in the 49 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Radisson Blu
Radisson Blu leads on 4 of 7 measures. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.02), so the hotel you pick matters more than the brand.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Best Western Plus vs Radisson Blu: which hotel brand is better? | Best Western Plus | Radisson Blu |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.59 | 8.61 |
| Rated 8 or more | 89% | 93% +4% |
| Rated below 7 | 1% | 1% |
| Average Google rating | 4.26/5 | 4.31/5 +0.05 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 111,873 | 128,681 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 42) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 10 | 30 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 1,144 | 310 |
| Countries | 59 | 76 |
| Typical opening year | 2008 | 2011 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 68% | 55% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 11:00 | 12:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 46% | 2% |
| Swimming pool | 63% | 60% |
| Gym | 74% | 77% |
| Free parking | 70% | 45% |
| Pets allowed | 9% | 0% |
| Shuttle | 20% | 40% |
| Laundry | 38% | 99% |
| Hot tub | 20% | 24% |
| Restaurant | 5% | 0% |
| Bar | 70% | 100% |
| Kitchen | 1% | 23% |
Both brands, same city
The best-rated hotel of each brand in cities where both have one. Open a match-up for the full hotel comparison.
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Stockholm Sweden
Compare these twoBest Western Plus Grow Hotel 9.0 Brand average here: 8.5
Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel, Stockholm, A Verified Net Zero Hotel 9.1 Brand average here: 8.9
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Dubai United Arab Emirates
Compare these twoBest Western Plus Pearl Creek 8.0 Brand average here: 8.0
Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek 8.8 Brand average here: 8.6
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Paris France
Compare these twoBest Western Plus Hotel Sydney Opera 9.3 Brand average here: 8.2
Radisson Blu CDG Airport Terminal Hotel, Paris 8.8 Brand average here: 8.8
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Oslo Norway
Compare these twoBest Western Plus Oslo Airport 8.7 Brand average here: 8.7
Radisson Blu Airport Hotel Oslo Gardermoen 8.9 Brand average here: 8.6
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London United Kingdom
Compare these twoBest Western PLUS Grim's Dyke Hotel 8.3 Brand average here: 8.2
Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport 8.5 Brand average here: 8.5
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Vienna Austria
Compare these twoBest Western Plus Celebrity Suites 9.2 Brand average here: 8.9
Radisson Blu Style Hotel, Vienna 9.2 Brand average here: 8.7
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Hamburg Germany
Compare these twoBest Western Plus Hotel St. Raphael 7.2 Brand average here: 7.9
Radisson Blu Hotel, Hamburg 9.0 Brand average here: 8.9
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Nice France
Compare these twoBest Western Plus Hotel Massena Nice 8.3 Brand average here: 8.1
Radisson Blu Hotel Nice 8.1 Brand average here: 8.1
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Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Compare these twoBest Western Plus Addis Ababa 8.7 Brand average here: 8.6
Radisson Blu Hotel, Addis Ababa 8.7 Brand average here: 8.7
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Bangkok Thailand
Compare these twoBest Western Plus Wanda Grand Hotel 8.9 Brand average here: 8.9
Radisson Blu Plaza Bangkok 8.8 Brand average here: 8.8
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Amsterdam Netherlands
Compare these twoBest Western Plus Hotel Amstelveen 7.8 Brand average here: 7.8
Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam City Center 8.9 Brand average here: 8.6
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Frankfurt Germany
Compare these twoBest Western Plus iO Hotel 8.9 Brand average here: 8.7
Radisson Blu Hotel Frankfurt 8.1 Brand average here: 8.1
Best Western Plus or Radisson Blu: common questions
Is Best Western Plus or Radisson Blu better?
On average, Radisson Blu hotels score 8.61/10 from guests and Best Western Plus hotels 8.59/10. Radisson Blu leads on 4 of the 7 measures we compare. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.02), so the hotel you pick matters more than the brand.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 42 cities where both have rated hotels, Best Western Plus has the higher average in 10 and Radisson Blu in 30.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Radisson Blu hotel opened in 2011, the typical Best Western Plus hotel in 2008.
Do Best Western Plus and Radisson Blu hotels include free breakfast?
46% of Best Western Plus hotels and 2% of Radisson Blu hotels list free breakfast, counting hotels with a complete amenity list. Check the page of the hotel you book.
Which brand has more hotels?
StayVersus tracks 1,144 Best Western Plus hotels in 59 countries and 310 Radisson Blu hotels in 76 countries.
Do Best Western Plus and Radisson Blu belong to the same company?
No. Best Western Plus belongs to Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Radisson Blu to Radisson Hotel Group.
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Updated 11 Oct 2026. Averages over the hotels StayVersus tracks: guest ratings from Agoda (hotels with 5+ reviews), Google ratings from public Google Maps listings (hotels with 20+ reviews). A hotel counts for a brand only when its name confirms it. How we score