Holiday Inn vs Radisson Blu
Averages across 1,759 Holiday Inn and 310 Radisson Blu hotels, and a head-to-head in the 87 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Radisson Blu
Radisson Blu leads on 3 of 7 measures. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.11), 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.
| Holiday Inn vs Radisson Blu: which hotel brand is better? | Holiday Inn | Radisson Blu |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.50 | 8.61 +0.11 |
| Rated 8 or more | 84% | 93% +9% |
| Rated below 7 | 1% | 1% |
| Average Google rating | 4.18/5 | 4.31/5 +0.13 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 350,205 | 128,681 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 75) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 33 | 37 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 1,759 | 310 |
| Countries | 85 | 76 |
| Typical opening year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 71% | 55% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 2% | 2% |
| Swimming pool | 70% | 60% |
| Gym | 76% | 77% |
| Free parking | 73% | 45% |
| Pets allowed | 0% | 0% |
| Shuttle | 30% | 40% |
| Laundry | 95% | 99% |
| Hot tub | 17% | 24% |
| Restaurant | 1% | 0% |
| Bar | 95% | 100% |
| Kitchen | 23% | 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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Shanghai China
Compare these twoHoliday Inn Shanghai Pudong Airport By IHG 9.4 Brand average here: 8.5
Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World 8.9 Brand average here: 8.6
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London United Kingdom
Compare these twoHoliday Inn London-Heathrow Bath Road By IHG 8.6 Brand average here: 8.3
Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport 8.5 Brand average here: 8.5
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Hangzhou China
Compare these twoHoliday Inn Hangzhou West Lake By IHG 9.6 Brand average here: 8.8
Radisson Blu Hangzhou Xintiandi 8.4 Brand average here: 8.4
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Chongqing China
Compare these twoHoliday Inn Chongqing High-TechZone by IHG 8.5 Brand average here: 8.5
Radisson Blu Plaza Chongqing 8.8 Brand average here: 8.8
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Istanbul Turkey
Compare these twoHoliday Inn Istanbul Beylikduzu By IHG 9.0 Brand average here: 8.4
Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa Istanbul Tuzla 8.6 Brand average here: 8.2
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Dubai United Arab Emirates
Compare these twoHoliday Inn Dubai Business Bay By IHG 9.2 Brand average here: 8.8
Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek 8.8 Brand average here: 8.6
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Wuhan China
Compare these twoHoliday Inn & Suites Wuhan International Expo By IHG 9.6 Brand average here: 9.1
Radisson Blu Hotel Wuhan ETD Zone 8.6 Brand average here: 8.6
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Riyadh Saudi Arabia
Compare these twoThe Holiday Inn Riyadh The Business District By IHG 8.7 Brand average here: 8.3
Radisson Blu Hotel Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center 8.9 Brand average here: 8.6
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Hamburg Germany
Compare these twoHoliday Inn Hamburg - Hafencity By IHG 9.0 Brand average here: 8.4
Radisson Blu Hotel, Hamburg 9.0 Brand average here: 8.9
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Paris France
Compare these twoHoliday Inn Paris Opéra - Grands Boulevards By IHG 8.7 Brand average here: 8.4
Radisson Blu CDG Airport Terminal Hotel, Paris 8.8 Brand average here: 8.8
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Dusseldorf Germany
Compare these twoHoliday Inn - the niu, Tab Dusseldorf Main Station By IHG 8.7 Brand average here: 8.5
Radisson Blu Media Harbour Hotel Dusseldorf 8.9 Brand average here: 8.7
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Manchester United Kingdom
Compare these twoHoliday Inn Manchester Airport By IHG 9.0 Brand average here: 8.6
Radisson Blu Manchester Airport 8.9 Brand average here: 8.9
Holiday Inn or Radisson Blu: common questions
Is Holiday Inn or Radisson Blu better?
On average, Radisson Blu hotels score 8.61/10 from guests and Holiday Inn hotels 8.50/10. Radisson Blu leads on 3 of the 7 measures we compare. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.11), so the hotel you pick matters more than the brand.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 75 cities where both have rated hotels, Holiday Inn has the higher average in 33 and Radisson Blu in 37.
Which brand has newer hotels?
They are about the same age: the typical hotel of each brand opened in 2012.
Do Holiday Inn and Radisson Blu hotels include free breakfast?
2% of Holiday Inn 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 1,759 Holiday Inn hotels in 85 countries and 310 Radisson Blu hotels in 76 countries.
Do Holiday Inn and Radisson Blu belong to the same company?
No. Holiday Inn belongs to IHG Hotels & Resorts, Radisson Blu to Radisson Hotel Group.
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Updated 12 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