Courtyard by Marriott vs Radisson
Averages across 1,408 Courtyard by Marriott and 224 Radisson hotels, and a head-to-head in the 39 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Radisson
Radisson leads on 2 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.
| Courtyard by Marriott vs Radisson: which hotel brand is better? | Courtyard by Marriott | Radisson |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.59 | 8.57 |
| Rated 8 or more | 85% | 87% |
| Rated below 7 | 2% | 1% |
| Average Google rating | 4.22/5 | 4.35/5 +0.13 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 96,530 | 86,297 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 35) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 24 | 9 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 1,408 | 224 |
| Countries | 68 | 53 |
| Typical opening year | 2014 | 2018 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 74% | 75% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 0% | 3% |
| Swimming pool | 46% | 57% |
| Gym | 57% | 67% |
| Free parking | 26% | 69% |
| Pets allowed | 9% | 0% |
| Shuttle | 3% | 37% |
| Laundry | 94% | 94% |
| Hot tub | 6% | 10% |
| Restaurant | 34% | 1% |
| Bar | 94% | 92% |
| Kitchen | 3% | 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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Phoenix (AZ) United States
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Phoenix West/Avondale 9.6 Brand average here: 8.8
Radisson Hotel Phoenix Airport 8.4 Brand average here: 8.4
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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 Exhibition Center Shanghai 7.2 Brand average here: 7.2
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Paris France
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Paris Gare de Lyon 8.9 Brand average here: 8.3
East Side Hotel Paris Gare de l’Est, a member of Radisson Individuals 8.0 Brand average here: 8.4
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Bangkok Thailand
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport 9.2 Brand average here: 8.9
Radisson Hotel Chateau de Bangkok 9.5 Brand average here: 9.0
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Gurgaon India
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Gurugram Downtown 8.4 Brand average here: 8.4
Radisson Hotel Sector 29 Gurugram 8.5 Brand average here: 7.9
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Hangzhou China
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Hangzhou Qianjiang 8.9 Brand average here: 8.9
Radisson Hangzhou Qianjiang 9.5 Brand average here: 9.5
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Phuket Thailand
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Phuket Town 9.2 Brand average here: 9.4
Radisson Resort, Layan Phuket 8.7 Brand average here: 8.3
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London United Kingdom
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott London City Airport 8.7 Brand average here: 8.6
Stanhill Court Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals 8.8 Brand average here: 8.4
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Goa India
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Goa Colva 9.3 Brand average here: 9.3
Radisson Goa Candolim 8.5 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 Beach Resort Palm Jumeirah Dubai 8.9 Brand average here: 8.7
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Riyadh Saudi Arabia
Compare these twoCourtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya 8.6 Brand average here: 8.5
Radisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya 9.0 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
St. Mark's Hotel Bengaluru, a member of Radisson Individuals 9.1 Brand average here: 9.0
Courtyard by Marriott or Radisson: common questions
Is Courtyard by Marriott or Radisson better?
On average, Radisson hotels score 8.57/10 from guests and Courtyard by Marriott hotels 8.59/10. Radisson leads on 2 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 35 cities where both have rated hotels, Courtyard by Marriott has the higher average in 24 and Radisson in 9.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Radisson hotel opened in 2018, the typical Courtyard by Marriott hotel in 2014.
Do Courtyard by Marriott and Radisson hotels include free breakfast?
0% of Courtyard by Marriott 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 1,408 Courtyard by Marriott hotels in 68 countries and 224 Radisson hotels in 53 countries.
Do Courtyard by Marriott and Radisson belong to the same company?
No. Courtyard by Marriott belongs to Marriott International, 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