Best Western Plus vs Radisson
Averages across 1,144 Best Western Plus and 224 Radisson hotels, and a head-to-head in the 35 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Radisson
Radisson 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: which hotel brand is better? | Best Western Plus | Radisson |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.59 | 8.57 |
| Rated 8 or more | 89% | 87% |
| Rated below 7 | 1% | 1% |
| Average Google rating | 4.26/5 | 4.35/5 +0.09 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 111,873 | 86,297 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 29) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 12 | 17 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 1,144 | 224 |
| Countries | 59 | 53 |
| Typical opening year | 2008 | 2018 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 68% | 75% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 11:00 | 12:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 46% | 3% |
| Swimming pool | 63% | 57% |
| Gym | 74% | 67% |
| Free parking | 70% | 69% |
| Pets allowed | 9% | 0% |
| Shuttle | 20% | 37% |
| Laundry | 38% | 94% |
| Hot tub | 20% | 10% |
| Restaurant | 5% | 1% |
| Bar | 70% | 92% |
| Kitchen | 1% | 12% |
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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Paris France
Compare these twoBest Western Plus Hotel Sydney Opera 9.3 Brand average here: 8.2
East Side Hotel Paris Gare de l’Est, a member of Radisson Individuals 8.0 Brand average here: 8.4
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Phoenix (AZ) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Plus Chandler Hotel & Suites 8.8 Brand average here: 8.6
Radisson Hotel Phoenix Airport 8.4 Brand average here: 8.4
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Bangkok Thailand
Compare these twoBest Western Plus Wanda Grand Hotel 8.9 Brand average here: 8.9
Radisson Hotel Chateau de Bangkok 9.5 Brand average here: 9.0
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London United Kingdom
Compare these twoBest Western PLUS Grim's Dyke Hotel 8.3 Brand average here: 8.2
Stanhill Court Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals 8.8 Brand average here: 8.4
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Sofia Bulgaria
Compare these twoBest Western Plus Bristol Hotel 8.6 Brand average here: 8.7
Metropolitan Hotel Sofia, a member of Radisson Individuals 8.9 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 Hotel Nice Airport 8.2 Brand average here: 8.2
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Dubai United Arab Emirates
Compare these twoBest Western Plus Pearl Creek 8.0 Brand average here: 8.0
Radisson Beach Resort Palm Jumeirah Dubai 8.9 Brand average here: 8.7
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Kathmandu Nepal
Compare these twoBest Western Plus Kathmandu Hotel 9.2 Brand average here: 9.2
Radisson Hotel Kathmandu 8.2 Brand average here: 8.2
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Amsterdam Netherlands
Compare these twoBest Western Plus Hotel Amstelveen 7.8 Brand average here: 7.8
Radisson Hotel Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Hoofddorp 8.7 Brand average here: 8.3
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Vienna Austria
Compare these twoBest Western Plus Celebrity Suites 9.2 Brand average here: 8.9
The Raphael Vienna Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals Boutique 8.1 Brand average here: 8.1
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Copenhagen Denmark
Compare these twoBest Western Plus Hotel Hebron 8.5 Brand average here: 8.2
Hoje Taastrup Hotel Copenhagen West, a member of Radisson Individuals 7.8 Brand average here: 7.8
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Larnaca Cyprus
Compare these twoBest Western Plus Hotel Larco 7.3 Brand average here: 7.3
Radisson Beach Resort Larnaca 7.6 Brand average here: 7.6
Best Western Plus or Radisson: common questions
Is Best Western Plus or Radisson better?
On average, Radisson hotels score 8.57/10 from guests and Best Western Plus hotels 8.59/10. Radisson 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 29 cities where both have rated hotels, Best Western Plus has the higher average in 12 and Radisson in 17.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Radisson hotel opened in 2018, the typical Best Western Plus hotel in 2008.
Do Best Western Plus and Radisson hotels include free breakfast?
46% of Best Western Plus hotels and 3% of Radisson 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 224 Radisson hotels in 53 countries.
Do Best Western Plus and Radisson belong to the same company?
No. Best Western Plus belongs to Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Radisson 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