Mercure vs Radisson
Averages across 1,191 Mercure and 224 Radisson hotels, and a head-to-head in the 58 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Radisson
Radisson leads on 6 of 7 measures. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.14), 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.
| Mercure vs Radisson: which hotel brand is better? | Mercure | Radisson |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.43 | 8.57 +0.14 |
| Rated 8 or more | 81% | 87% +6% |
| Rated below 7 | 2% | 1% |
| Average Google rating | 4.19/5 | 4.35/5 +0.16 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 341,647 | 86,297 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 51) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 21 | 28 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 1,191 | 224 |
| Countries | 69 | 53 |
| Typical opening year | 2007 | 2018 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 65% | 75% |
| Usual check-in | 14:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 1% | 3% |
| Swimming pool | 41% | 57% |
| Gym | 59% | 67% |
| Free parking | 43% | 69% |
| Pets allowed | 18% | 0% |
| Shuttle | 26% | 37% |
| Laundry | 93% | 94% |
| Hot tub | 13% | 10% |
| Restaurant | 27% | 1% |
| Bar | 98% | 92% |
| Kitchen | 24% | 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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Paris France
Compare these twoMercure Paris Bercy Bibliotheque Hotel 8.8 Brand average here: 8.0
East Side Hotel Paris Gare de l’Est, a member of Radisson Individuals 8.0 Brand average here: 8.4
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Shanghai China
Compare these twoMercure Shanghai Hongqiao SOHO 8.7 Brand average here: 8.3
Radisson Exhibition Center Shanghai 7.2 Brand average here: 7.2
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Beijing China
Compare these twoMercure Beijing Anzhen Olympic Center 8.7 Brand average here: 8.1
Radisson Hotel Beijing Daxing Airport 9.3 Brand average here: 9.3
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Hangzhou China
Compare these twoMercure Hangzhou West Lake 8.8 Brand average here: 8.3
Radisson Hangzhou Qianjiang 9.5 Brand average here: 9.5
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Istanbul Turkey
Compare these twoMercure Istanbul Sirkeci 9.0 Brand average here: 8.1
Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia Istanbul, a member of Radisson Individuals 9.4 Brand average here: 8.9
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Suzhou China
Compare these twoMercure Suzhou Jinji Lake 9.3 Brand average here: 9.0
Radisson Suzhou 8.1 Brand average here: 8.1
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Berlin Germany
Compare these twoMercure Hotel & Residenz Berlin Checkpoint Charlie 9.0 Brand average here: 8.5
Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals 8.4 Brand average here: 8.3
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Bangkok Thailand
Compare these twoMercure Bangkok Sukhumvit 24 9.0 Brand average here: 8.8
Radisson Hotel Chateau de Bangkok 9.5 Brand average here: 9.0
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London United Kingdom
Compare these twoMercure London Earls Court 8.6 Brand average here: 8.1
Stanhill Court Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals 8.8 Brand average here: 8.4
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Amsterdam Netherlands
Compare these twoMercure Amsterdam North Station 9.1 Brand average here: 8.3
Radisson Hotel Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Hoofddorp 8.7 Brand average here: 8.3
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Dubai United Arab Emirates
Compare these twoMercure Dubai Deira 8.8 Brand average here: 8.3
Radisson Beach Resort Palm Jumeirah Dubai 8.9 Brand average here: 8.7
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Vienna Austria
Compare these twoMercure Wien Zentrum Hotel 9.0 Brand average here: 8.6
The Raphael Vienna Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals Boutique 8.1 Brand average here: 8.1
Mercure or Radisson: common questions
Is Mercure or Radisson better?
On average, Radisson hotels score 8.57/10 from guests and Mercure hotels 8.43/10. Radisson leads on 6 of the 7 measures we compare. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.14), so the hotel you pick matters more than the brand.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 51 cities where both have rated hotels, Mercure has the higher average in 21 and Radisson in 28.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Radisson hotel opened in 2018, the typical Mercure hotel in 2007.
Do Mercure and Radisson hotels include free breakfast?
1% of Mercure 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 1,191 Mercure hotels in 69 countries and 224 Radisson hotels in 53 countries.
Do Mercure and Radisson belong to the same company?
No. Mercure belongs to Accor, Radisson 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