DoubleTree by Hilton vs Radisson
Averages across 757 DoubleTree by Hilton 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 5 of 7 measures. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.10), 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: which hotel brand is better? | DoubleTree by Hilton | Radisson |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.47 | 8.57 +0.10 |
| Rated 8 or more | 81% | 87% +6% |
| Rated below 7 | 1% | 1% |
| Average Google rating | 4.17/5 | 4.35/5 +0.18 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 215,104 | 86,297 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 36) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 18 | 17 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 757 | 224 |
| Countries | 63 | 53 |
| Typical opening year | 2004 | 2018 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 52% | 75% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 1% | 3% |
| Swimming pool | 79% | 57% |
| Gym | 85% | 67% |
| Free parking | 44% | 69% |
| Pets allowed | 1% | 0% |
| Shuttle | 36% | 37% |
| Laundry | 57% | 94% |
| Hot tub | 29% | 10% |
| Restaurant | 1% | 1% |
| Bar | 97% | 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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Istanbul Turkey
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul Gayrettepe 8.6 Brand average here: 8.3
Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia Istanbul, a member of Radisson Individuals 9.4 Brand average here: 8.9
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London United Kingdom
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton London - Tower of London 8.6 Brand average here: 8.2
Stanhill Court Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals 8.8 Brand average here: 8.4
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Phoenix (AZ) United States
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Chandler 9.5 Brand average here: 8.5
Radisson Hotel Phoenix Airport 8.4 Brand average here: 8.4
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Dubai United Arab Emirates
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Dubai - Business Bay 9.2 Brand average here: 8.8
Radisson Beach Resort Palm Jumeirah Dubai 8.9 Brand average here: 8.7
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Gurgaon India
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Gurugram Baani Square 8.4 Brand average here: 8.4
Radisson Hotel Sector 29 Gurugram 8.5 Brand average here: 7.9
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Goa India
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Goa - Panaji 8.8 Brand average here: 8.6
Radisson Goa Candolim 8.5 Brand average here: 8.4
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Bangkok Thailand
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok 8.7 Brand average here: 8.6
Radisson Hotel Chateau de Bangkok 9.5 Brand average here: 9.0
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Bangalore India
Compare these twoDoubleTree Suites by Hilton Bengaluru Outer Ring Road 8.7 Brand average here: 8.9
St. Mark's Hotel Bengaluru, a member of Radisson Individuals 9.1 Brand average here: 9.0
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Muscat Oman
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Muscat Qurum 9.0 Brand average here: 9.1
Radisson Hotel Muscat Panorama 8.8 Brand average here: 8.7
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Ningbo China
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Ningbo Beilun 8.7 Brand average here: 8.5
Radisson Ningbo Beilun 9.2 Brand average here: 9.2
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Beijing China
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Beijing East Third Ring Road 8.7 Brand average here: 8.7
Radisson Hotel Beijing Daxing Airport 9.3 Brand average here: 9.3
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Amsterdam Netherlands
Compare these twoDoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam – NDSM Wharf 8.6 Brand average here: 8.5
Radisson Hotel Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Hoofddorp 8.7 Brand average here: 8.3
DoubleTree by Hilton or Radisson: common questions
Is DoubleTree by Hilton or Radisson better?
On average, Radisson hotels score 8.57/10 from guests and DoubleTree by Hilton hotels 8.47/10. Radisson leads on 5 of the 7 measures we compare. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.10), so the hotel you pick matters more than the brand.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 36 cities where both have rated hotels, DoubleTree by Hilton has the higher average in 18 and Radisson in 17.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Radisson hotel opened in 2018, the typical DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in 2004.
Do DoubleTree by Hilton and Radisson hotels include free breakfast?
1% of DoubleTree by Hilton 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 757 DoubleTree by Hilton hotels in 63 countries and 224 Radisson hotels in 53 countries.
Do DoubleTree by Hilton and Radisson belong to the same company?
No. DoubleTree by Hilton belongs to Hilton, 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