Golden Tulip vs Radisson
Averages across 167 Golden Tulip and 224 Radisson hotels, and a head-to-head in the 28 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Radisson
Radisson leads on 5 of 6 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.20 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Golden Tulip vs Radisson: which hotel brand is better? | Golden Tulip | Radisson |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.37 | 8.57 +0.20 |
| Rated 8 or more | 72% | 87% +15% |
| Rated below 7 | 2% | 1% |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 88,591 | 86,297 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 23) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 9 | 12 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 167 | 224 |
| Countries | 34 | 53 |
| Typical opening year | 2014 | 2018 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 61% | 75% |
| Usual check-in | 14:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 3% | 3% |
| Swimming pool | 59% | 57% |
| Gym | 62% | 67% |
| Free parking | 71% | 69% |
| Pets allowed | 0% | 0% |
| Shuttle | 59% | 37% |
| Laundry | 91% | 94% |
| Hot tub | 17% | 10% |
| Restaurant | 0% | 1% |
| Bar | 90% | 92% |
| Kitchen | 20% | 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 twoGolden Tulip Istanbul Bayrampasa 7.6 Brand average here: 7.6
Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia Istanbul, a member of Radisson Individuals 9.4 Brand average here: 8.9
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Paris France
Compare these twoGolden Tulip Opera de Noailles 8.6 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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Gurgaon India
Compare these twoGolden Tulip, Gurugram 8.3 Brand average here: 8.1
Radisson Hotel Sector 29 Gurugram 8.5 Brand average here: 7.9
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Goa India
Compare these twoGolden Tulip Goa Candolim 8.2 Brand average here: 8.4
Radisson Goa Candolim 8.5 Brand average here: 8.4
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Shanghai China
Compare these twoGolden Tulip Bund New Asia 8.9 Brand average here: 8.7
Radisson Exhibition Center Shanghai 7.2 Brand average here: 7.2
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Bangkok Thailand
Compare these twoGolden Tulip Sovereign Hotel Bangkok 8.0 Brand average here: 8.0
Radisson Hotel Chateau de Bangkok 9.5 Brand average here: 9.0
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Dubai United Arab Emirates
Compare these twoGolden Tulip Media Hotel 8.3 Brand average here: 8.3
Radisson Beach Resort Palm Jumeirah Dubai 8.9 Brand average here: 8.7
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Jaipur India
Compare these twoGolden Tulip Essential Jaipur 8.4 Brand average here: 8.5
Radisson Jaipur City Center 8.3 Brand average here: 8.3
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Berlin Germany
Compare these twoHotel Bleibtreu Berlin by Golden Tulip 8.6 Brand average here: 8.2
Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals 8.4 Brand average here: 8.3
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Muscat Oman
Compare these twoGolden Tulip Muscat The Village 9.2 Brand average here: 8.9
Radisson Hotel Muscat Panorama 8.8 Brand average here: 8.7
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New Delhi India
Compare these twoGolden Tulip New Delhi - Hari Nagar 7.4 Brand average here: 7.4
Radisson Hotel Delhi MG Road 9.0 Brand average here: 8.5
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Udaipur India
Compare these twoGolden Tulip Udaipur 6.6 Brand average here: 6.6
Parallel Hotel Udaipur, a member of Radisson Individuals 9.2 Brand average here: 8.7
Golden Tulip or Radisson: common questions
Is Golden Tulip or Radisson better?
On average, Radisson hotels score 8.57/10 from guests and Golden Tulip hotels 8.37/10. Radisson leads on 5 of the 6 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.20 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 23 cities where both have rated hotels, Golden Tulip has the higher average in 9 and Radisson in 12.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Radisson hotel opened in 2018, the typical Golden Tulip hotel in 2014.
Do Golden Tulip and Radisson hotels include free breakfast?
3% of Golden Tulip 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 167 Golden Tulip hotels in 34 countries and 224 Radisson hotels in 53 countries.
Do Golden Tulip and Radisson belong to the same company?
No. Golden Tulip belongs to Louvre Hotels Group, 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