Best Western vs Radisson
Averages across 1,494 Best Western and 224 Radisson hotels, and a head-to-head in the 33 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Radisson
Radisson leads on 6 of 7 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.22 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Best Western vs Radisson: which hotel brand is better? | Best Western | Radisson |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.35 | 8.57 +0.22 |
| Rated 8 or more | 77% | 87% +10% |
| Rated below 7 | 2% | 1% |
| Average Google rating | 4.09/5 | 4.35/5 +0.26 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 156,862 | 86,297 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 31) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 11 | 19 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 1,494 | 224 |
| Countries | 56 | 53 |
| Typical opening year | 1998 | 2018 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 56% | 75% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 11:00 | 12:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 43% | 3% |
| Swimming pool | 51% | 57% |
| Gym | 56% | 67% |
| Free parking | 71% | 69% |
| Pets allowed | 13% | 0% |
| Shuttle | 21% | 37% |
| Laundry | 51% | 94% |
| Hot tub | 24% | 10% |
| Restaurant | 7% | 1% |
| Bar | 73% | 92% |
| Kitchen | 9% | 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 11BAUER Paris Saint-Ouen 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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London United Kingdom
Compare these twoBest Western Buckingham Palace Road 8.4 Brand average here: 8.0
Stanhill Court Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals 8.8 Brand average here: 8.4
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Bangkok Thailand
Compare these twoBest Western Matter Tiwanon Hotel 9.8 Brand average here: 8.9
Radisson Hotel Chateau de Bangkok 9.5 Brand average here: 9.0
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Phoenix (AZ) United States
Compare these twoBest Western Downtown Phoenix 8.7 Brand average here: 8.2
Radisson Hotel Phoenix Airport 8.4 Brand average here: 8.4
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Istanbul Turkey
Compare these twoBest Western Empire Palace 8.1 Brand average here: 8.1
Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia Istanbul, a member of Radisson Individuals 9.4 Brand average here: 8.9
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Amsterdam Netherlands
Compare these twoBest Western Dam Square Inn 9.1 Brand average here: 8.1
Radisson Hotel Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Hoofddorp 8.7 Brand average here: 8.3
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Phuket Thailand
Compare these twoBest Western Phuket Ocean Resort 8.5 Brand average here: 8.4
Radisson Resort, Layan Phuket 8.7 Brand average here: 8.3
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New Delhi India
Compare these twoBest Western Maharani Bagh 8.5 Brand average here: 8.4
Radisson Hotel Delhi MG Road 9.0 Brand average here: 8.5
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Brisbane Australia
Compare these twoBest Western Plus North Lakes Hotel 8.9 Brand average here: 8.6
The Merchant Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals 8.8 Brand average here: 8.8
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Berlin Germany
Compare these twoBest Western Hotel Kantstrasse Berlin 8.1 Brand average here: 8.1
Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals 8.4 Brand average here: 8.3
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Brussels Belgium
Compare these twoBest Western Hotel Royal Centre 8.5 Brand average here: 8.3
Radisson Hotel Brussels Centre Midi 8.7 Brand average here: 8.7
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Nice France
Compare these twoBest Western Lakmi Nice 8.8 Brand average here: 8.6
Radisson Hotel Nice Airport 8.2 Brand average here: 8.2
Best Western or Radisson: common questions
Is Best Western or Radisson better?
On average, Radisson hotels score 8.57/10 from guests and Best Western hotels 8.35/10. Radisson leads on 6 of the 7 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.22 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 31 cities where both have rated hotels, Best Western has the higher average in 11 and Radisson in 19.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Radisson hotel opened in 2018, the typical Best Western hotel in 1998.
Do Best Western and Radisson hotels include free breakfast?
43% of Best Western 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 1,494 Best Western hotels in 56 countries and 224 Radisson hotels in 53 countries.
Do Best Western and Radisson belong to the same company?
No. Best Western belongs to Best Western Hotels & Resorts, Radisson to Radisson Hotel Group.
More brand match-ups
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