Golden Tulip vs Radisson Blu
Averages across 167 Golden Tulip and 310 Radisson Blu hotels, and a head-to-head in the 36 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Radisson Blu
Radisson Blu leads on 3 of 6 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.24 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Golden Tulip vs Radisson Blu: which hotel brand is better? | Golden Tulip | Radisson Blu |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.37 | 8.61 +0.24 |
| Rated 8 or more | 72% | 93% +21% |
| Rated below 7 | 2% | 1% |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 88,591 | 128,681 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 28) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 7 | 21 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 167 | 310 |
| Countries | 34 | 76 |
| Typical opening year | 2014 | 2011 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 61% | 55% |
| Usual check-in | 14:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 3% | 2% |
| Swimming pool | 59% | 60% |
| Gym | 62% | 77% |
| Free parking | 71% | 45% |
| Pets allowed | 0% | 0% |
| Shuttle | 59% | 40% |
| Laundry | 91% | 99% |
| Hot tub | 17% | 24% |
| Restaurant | 0% | 0% |
| Bar | 90% | 100% |
| Kitchen | 20% | 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 twoGolden Tulip Istanbul Bayrampasa 7.6 Brand average here: 7.6
Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa Istanbul Tuzla 8.6 Brand average here: 8.2
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Shanghai China
Compare these twoGolden Tulip Bund New Asia 8.9 Brand average here: 8.7
Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World 8.9 Brand average here: 8.6
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Dubai United Arab Emirates
Compare these twoGolden Tulip Media Hotel 8.3 Brand average here: 8.3
Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek 8.8 Brand average here: 8.6
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Paris France
Compare these twoGolden Tulip Opera de Noailles 8.6 Brand average here: 8.3
Radisson Blu CDG Airport Terminal Hotel, Paris 8.8 Brand average here: 8.8
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Riyadh Saudi Arabia
Compare these twoGolden Tulip Riyadh 8.4 Brand average here: 8.4
Radisson Blu Hotel Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center 8.9 Brand average here: 8.6
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New Delhi India
Compare these twoGolden Tulip New Delhi - Hari Nagar 7.4 Brand average here: 7.4
Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport 8.7 Brand average here: 8.1
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Jaipur India
Compare these twoGolden Tulip Essential Jaipur 8.4 Brand average here: 8.5
Radisson Blu Jaipur 7.4 Brand average here: 7.4
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Krakow Poland
Compare these twoGolden Tulip Krakow Kazimierz 8.9 Brand average here: 8.8
Radisson Blu Hotel, Krakow 9.1 Brand average here: 9.1
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Goa India
Compare these twoGolden Tulip Goa Candolim 8.2 Brand average here: 8.4
Radisson Blu Resort Goa Cavelossim Beach 8.9 Brand average here: 8.9
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Hamburg Germany
Compare these twoHotel Domicil Hamburg by Golden Tulip 7.5 Brand average here: 7.5
Radisson Blu Hotel, Hamburg 9.0 Brand average here: 8.9
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Tbilisi Georgia
Compare these twoGolden Tulip Design Tbilisi 8.5 Brand average here: 8.5
Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel Tbilisi 8.7 Brand average here: 8.7
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Muscat Oman
Compare these twoGolden Tulip Muscat The Village 9.2 Brand average here: 8.9
Radisson Blu Hotel Muscat 8.5 Brand average here: 8.5
Golden Tulip or Radisson Blu: common questions
Is Golden Tulip or Radisson Blu better?
On average, Radisson Blu hotels score 8.61/10 from guests and Golden Tulip hotels 8.37/10. Radisson Blu leads on 3 of the 6 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.24 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 28 cities where both have rated hotels, Golden Tulip has the higher average in 7 and Radisson Blu in 21.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Golden Tulip hotel opened in 2014, the typical Radisson Blu hotel in 2011.
Do Golden Tulip and Radisson Blu hotels include free breakfast?
3% of Golden Tulip 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 167 Golden Tulip hotels in 34 countries and 310 Radisson Blu hotels in 76 countries.
Do Golden Tulip and Radisson Blu belong to the same company?
No. Golden Tulip belongs to Louvre Hotels Group, 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