InterContinental vs Radisson Blu
Averages across 250 InterContinental and 310 Radisson Blu hotels, and a head-to-head in the 57 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: InterContinental
InterContinental leads on 5 of 6 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.28 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| InterContinental vs Radisson Blu: which hotel brand is better? | InterContinental | Radisson Blu |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.89 +0.28 | 8.61 |
| Rated 8 or more | 98% +5% | 93% |
| Rated below 7 | 0% | 1% |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 129,975 | 128,681 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 51) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 35 | 10 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 250 | 310 |
| Countries | 72 | 76 |
| Typical opening year | 2013 | 2011 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 67% | 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 | 80% | 77% |
| Free parking | 55% | 45% |
| Pets allowed | 0% | 0% |
| Shuttle | 35% | 40% |
| Laundry | 98% | 99% |
| Hot tub | 24% | 24% |
| Restaurant | 0% | 0% |
| Bar | 99% | 100% |
| Kitchen | 10% | 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 twoInterContinental Shanghai Pudong By IHG 8.8 Brand average here: 8.6
Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World 8.9 Brand average here: 8.6
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Dubai United Arab Emirates
Compare these twoInterContinental Dubai Marina By IHG 9.2 Brand average here: 9.0
Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek 8.8 Brand average here: 8.6
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Istanbul Turkey
Compare these twoInterContinental Istanbul By IHG 8.8 Brand average here: 8.8
Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa Istanbul Tuzla 8.6 Brand average here: 8.2
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Hangzhou China
Compare these twoInterContinental Hangzhou ICC By IHG 8.6 Brand average here: 8.4
Radisson Blu Hangzhou Xintiandi 8.4 Brand average here: 8.4
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Riyadh Saudi Arabia
Compare these twoInterContinental Riyadh By IHG 8.4 Brand average here: 7.9
Radisson Blu Hotel Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center 8.9 Brand average here: 8.6
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Jeddah Saudi Arabia
Compare these twoInterContinental Jeddah By IHG 8.6 Brand average here: 8.6
Radisson Blu Jeddah Corniche 8.4 Brand average here: 8.4
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Doha Qatar
Compare these twoInterContinental Doha Hotel By IHG 9.2 Brand average here: 9.1
Radisson Blu Hotel Doha 8.7 Brand average here: 8.7
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Bali Indonesia
Compare these twoInterContinental Bali Resort By IHG 9.1 Brand average here: 8.8
Radisson Blu Resort & Villas, Bali Uluwatu 8.9 Brand average here: 8.9
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Bangkok Thailand
Compare these twoInterContinental Bangkok By IHG 9.2 Brand average here: 9.1
Radisson Blu Plaza Bangkok 8.8 Brand average here: 8.8
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Paris France
Compare these twoInterContinental Paris Le Grand By IHG 8.8 Brand average here: 8.8
Radisson Blu CDG Airport Terminal Hotel, Paris 8.8 Brand average here: 8.8
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London United Kingdom
Compare these twoIntercontinental London - The O2 By IHG 9.0 Brand average here: 9.0
Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport 8.5 Brand average here: 8.5
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Chennai India
Compare these twoInterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort By IHG 9.0 Brand average here: 9.0
Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT Chennai 8.9 Brand average here: 8.8
InterContinental or Radisson Blu: common questions
Is InterContinental or Radisson Blu better?
On average, InterContinental hotels score 8.89/10 from guests and Radisson Blu hotels 8.61/10. InterContinental leads on 5 of the 6 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.28 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 51 cities where both have rated hotels, InterContinental has the higher average in 35 and Radisson Blu in 10.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical InterContinental hotel opened in 2013, the typical Radisson Blu hotel in 2011.
Do InterContinental and Radisson Blu hotels include free breakfast?
1% of InterContinental 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 250 InterContinental hotels in 72 countries and 310 Radisson Blu hotels in 76 countries.
Do InterContinental and Radisson Blu belong to the same company?
No. InterContinental belongs to IHG Hotels & Resorts, 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