Mercure vs Radisson Blu
Averages across 1,191 Mercure and 310 Radisson Blu hotels, and a head-to-head in the 86 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Radisson Blu
Radisson Blu leads on 5 of 7 measures. Average guest rating differs by 0.18 points.
Every measured fact
Averages over each brand's hotels. A dot marks the better figure.
| Mercure vs Radisson Blu: which hotel brand is better? | Mercure | Radisson Blu |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.43 | 8.61 +0.18 |
| Rated 8 or more | 81% | 93% +12% |
| Rated below 7 | 2% | 1% |
| Average Google rating | 4.19/5 | 4.31/5 +0.12 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 341,647 | 128,681 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 71) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 23 | 43 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 1,191 | 310 |
| Countries | 69 | 76 |
| Typical opening year | 2007 | 2011 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 65% | 55% |
| Usual check-in | 14:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 1% | 2% |
| Swimming pool | 41% | 60% |
| Gym | 59% | 77% |
| Free parking | 43% | 45% |
| Pets allowed | 18% | 0% |
| Shuttle | 26% | 40% |
| Laundry | 93% | 99% |
| Hot tub | 13% | 24% |
| Restaurant | 27% | 0% |
| Bar | 98% | 100% |
| Kitchen | 24% | 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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Paris France
Compare these twoMercure Paris Bercy Bibliotheque Hotel 8.8 Brand average here: 8.0
Radisson Blu CDG Airport Terminal Hotel, Paris 8.8 Brand average here: 8.8
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Shanghai China
Compare these twoMercure Shanghai Hongqiao SOHO 8.7 Brand average here: 8.3
Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World 8.9 Brand average here: 8.6
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Hangzhou China
Compare these twoMercure Hangzhou West Lake 8.8 Brand average here: 8.3
Radisson Blu Hangzhou Xintiandi 8.4 Brand average here: 8.4
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Istanbul Turkey
Compare these twoMercure Istanbul Sirkeci 9.0 Brand average here: 8.1
Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa Istanbul Tuzla 8.6 Brand average here: 8.2
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Dubai United Arab Emirates
Compare these twoMercure Dubai Deira 8.8 Brand average here: 8.3
Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek 8.8 Brand average here: 8.6
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Chongqing China
Compare these twoMercure Chongqing Downtown 8.9 Brand average here: 9.4
Radisson Blu Plaza Chongqing 8.8 Brand average here: 8.8
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Rome Italy
Compare these twoMercure Roma Piazza Bologna Hotel 8.4 Brand average here: 8.1
Radisson Blu GHR Hotel, Rome 8.1 Brand average here: 8.1
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Lyon France
Compare these twoMercure Lyon Centre Beaux Arts Hotel 9.1 Brand average here: 8.6
Radisson Blu Hotel, Lyon 8.6 Brand average here: 8.6
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Bangkok Thailand
Compare these twoMercure Bangkok Sukhumvit 24 9.0 Brand average here: 8.8
Radisson Blu Plaza Bangkok 8.8 Brand average here: 8.8
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London United Kingdom
Compare these twoMercure London Earls Court 8.6 Brand average here: 8.1
Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport 8.5 Brand average here: 8.5
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Amsterdam Netherlands
Compare these twoMercure Amsterdam North Station 9.1 Brand average here: 8.3
Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam City Center 8.9 Brand average here: 8.6
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Vienna Austria
Compare these twoMercure Wien Zentrum Hotel 9.0 Brand average here: 8.6
Radisson Blu Style Hotel, Vienna 9.2 Brand average here: 8.7
Mercure or Radisson Blu: common questions
Is Mercure or Radisson Blu better?
On average, Radisson Blu hotels score 8.61/10 from guests and Mercure hotels 8.43/10. Radisson Blu leads on 5 of the 7 measures we compare. Average guest rating differs by 0.18 points.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 71 cities where both have rated hotels, Mercure has the higher average in 23 and Radisson Blu in 43.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Radisson Blu hotel opened in 2011, the typical Mercure hotel in 2007.
Do Mercure and Radisson Blu hotels include free breakfast?
1% of Mercure 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 1,191 Mercure hotels in 69 countries and 310 Radisson Blu hotels in 76 countries.
Do Mercure and Radisson Blu belong to the same company?
No. Mercure belongs to Accor, Radisson Blu to Radisson Hotel Group.
More brand match-ups
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