Courtyard by Marriott vs Radisson Blu
Averages across 1,408 Courtyard by Marriott and 310 Radisson Blu hotels, and a head-to-head in the 62 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: too close to call
Each brand leads on 2 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.
| Courtyard by Marriott vs Radisson Blu: which hotel brand is better? | Courtyard by Marriott | Radisson Blu |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.59 | 8.61 |
| Rated 8 or more | 85% | 93% +8% |
| Rated below 7 | 2% | 1% |
| Average Google rating | 4.22/5 | 4.31/5 +0.09 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 96,530 | 128,681 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 52) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 25 | 24 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 1,408 | 310 |
| Countries | 68 | 76 |
| Typical opening year | 2014 | 2011 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 74% | 55% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 0% | 2% |
| Swimming pool | 46% | 60% |
| Gym | 57% | 77% |
| Free parking | 26% | 45% |
| Pets allowed | 9% | 0% |
| Shuttle | 3% | 40% |
| Laundry | 94% | 99% |
| Hot tub | 6% | 24% |
| Restaurant | 34% | 0% |
| Bar | 94% | 100% |
| Kitchen | 3% | 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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Shanghai China
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Shanghai International Tourism and Resorts Zone 9.1 Brand average here: 8.5
Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World 8.9 Brand average here: 8.6
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Hangzhou China
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Hangzhou Qianjiang 8.9 Brand average here: 8.9
Radisson Blu Hangzhou Xintiandi 8.4 Brand average here: 8.4
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Dubai United Arab Emirates
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Al Barsha, Dubai 9.0 Brand average here: 8.8
Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek 8.8 Brand average here: 8.6
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Riyadh Saudi Arabia
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya 8.6 Brand average here: 8.5
Radisson Blu Hotel Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center 8.9 Brand average here: 8.6
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Paris France
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Paris Gare de Lyon 8.9 Brand average here: 8.3
Radisson Blu CDG Airport Terminal Hotel, Paris 8.8 Brand average here: 8.8
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Bangkok Thailand
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport 9.2 Brand average here: 8.9
Radisson Blu Plaza Bangkok 8.8 Brand average here: 8.8
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Phuket Thailand
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Phuket Town 9.2 Brand average here: 9.4
Radisson Blu Resort, Phuket Mai Khao Beach 8.8 Brand average here: 8.8
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Bangalore India
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Bengaluru Hebbal 8.7 Brand average here: 8.1
Radisson Blu Atria Bengaluru 8.7 Brand average here: 8.7
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London United Kingdom
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott London City Airport 8.7 Brand average here: 8.6
Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport 8.5 Brand average here: 8.5
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Pune India
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Pune Chakan 8.7 Brand average here: 8.7
Radisson Blu Hotel Pune Kharadi 8.3 Brand average here: 8.2
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Amsterdam Netherlands
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Amsterdam 8.6 Brand average here: 8.4
Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam City Center 8.9 Brand average here: 8.6
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Hamburg Germany
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Hamburg City 8.5 Brand average here: 8.6
Radisson Blu Hotel, Hamburg 9.0 Brand average here: 8.9
Courtyard by Marriott or Radisson Blu: common questions
Is Courtyard by Marriott or Radisson Blu better?
They are evenly matched: Courtyard by Marriott hotels average 8.59/10 from guests and Radisson Blu hotels 8.61/10, and each brand leads on 2 measures. 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 52 cities where both have rated hotels, Courtyard by Marriott has the higher average in 25 and Radisson Blu in 24.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Courtyard by Marriott hotel opened in 2014, the typical Radisson Blu hotel in 2011.
Do Courtyard by Marriott and Radisson Blu hotels include free breakfast?
0% of Courtyard by Marriott 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 1,408 Courtyard by Marriott hotels in 68 countries and 310 Radisson Blu hotels in 76 countries.
Do Courtyard by Marriott and Radisson Blu belong to the same company?
No. Courtyard by Marriott belongs to Marriott International, 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