DoubleTree by Hilton vs Radisson Blu
Averages across 757 DoubleTree by Hilton and 310 Radisson Blu hotels, and a head-to-head in the 55 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 (0.14), 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.
| DoubleTree by Hilton vs Radisson Blu: which hotel brand is better? | DoubleTree by Hilton | Radisson Blu |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.47 | 8.61 +0.14 |
| Rated 8 or more | 81% | 93% +12% |
| Rated below 7 | 1% | 1% |
| Average Google rating | 4.17/5 | 4.31/5 +0.14 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 215,104 | 128,681 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 50) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 22 | 23 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 757 | 310 |
| Countries | 63 | 76 |
| Typical opening year | 2004 | 2011 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 52% | 55% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 1% | 2% |
| Swimming pool | 79% | 60% |
| Gym | 85% | 77% |
| Free parking | 44% | 45% |
| Pets allowed | 1% | 0% |
| Shuttle | 36% | 40% |
| Laundry | 57% | 99% |
| Hot tub | 29% | 24% |
| Restaurant | 1% | 0% |
| Bar | 97% | 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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Istanbul Turkey
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul Gayrettepe 8.6 Brand average here: 8.3
Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa Istanbul Tuzla 8.6 Brand average here: 8.2
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London United Kingdom
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton London - Tower of London 8.6 Brand average here: 8.2
Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport 8.5 Brand average here: 8.5
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Dubai United Arab Emirates
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Dubai - Business Bay 9.2 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 twoDoubleTree by Hilton Riyadh Financial District Hotel & Suites 8.5 Brand average here: 8.2
Radisson Blu Hotel Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center 8.9 Brand average here: 8.6
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Shanghai China
Compare these twoDoubletree by Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao 8.7 Brand average here: 8.6
Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World 8.9 Brand average here: 8.6
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Hangzhou China
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Hangzhou East 8.5 Brand average here: 8.5
Radisson Blu Hangzhou Xintiandi 8.4 Brand average here: 8.4
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Bangalore India
Compare these twoDoubleTree Suites by Hilton Bengaluru Outer Ring Road 8.7 Brand average here: 8.9
Radisson Blu Atria Bengaluru 8.7 Brand average here: 8.7
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Jeddah Saudi Arabia
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Jeddah Al Andalus Mall 8.4 Brand average here: 8.4
Radisson Blu Jeddah Corniche 8.4 Brand average here: 8.4
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Chongqing China
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Chongqing - Nan'an 9.1 Brand average here: 8.9
Radisson Blu Plaza Chongqing 8.8 Brand average here: 8.8
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Amsterdam Netherlands
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam – NDSM Wharf 8.6 Brand average here: 8.5
Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam City Center 8.9 Brand average here: 8.6
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Vienna Austria
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Vienna Schonbrunn 8.4 Brand average here: 8.4
Radisson Blu Style Hotel, Vienna 9.2 Brand average here: 8.7
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Manchester United Kingdom
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Manchester - Piccadilly 8.8 Brand average here: 8.5
Radisson Blu Manchester Airport 8.9 Brand average here: 8.9
DoubleTree by Hilton or Radisson Blu: common questions
Is DoubleTree by Hilton or Radisson Blu better?
On average, Radisson Blu hotels score 8.61/10 from guests and DoubleTree by Hilton hotels 8.47/10. Radisson Blu leads on 4 of the 7 measures we compare. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.14), so the hotel you pick matters more than the brand.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 50 cities where both have rated hotels, DoubleTree by Hilton has the higher average in 22 and Radisson Blu in 23.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Radisson Blu hotel opened in 2011, the typical DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in 2004.
Do DoubleTree by Hilton and Radisson Blu hotels include free breakfast?
1% of DoubleTree by Hilton 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 757 DoubleTree by Hilton hotels in 63 countries and 310 Radisson Blu hotels in 76 countries.
Do DoubleTree by Hilton and Radisson Blu belong to the same company?
No. DoubleTree by Hilton belongs to Hilton, 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