Radisson vs Radisson Blu
Averages across 224 Radisson and 310 Radisson Blu hotels, and a head-to-head in the 55 cities where both brands have a hotel.
The short answer
On the numbers: Radisson
Radisson leads on 3 of 7 measures. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.04), 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.
| Radisson vs Radisson Blu: which hotel brand is better? | Radisson | Radisson Blu |
|---|---|---|
| Guest ratings | ||
| Average guest rating | 8.57 | 8.61 |
| Rated 8 or more | 87% | 93% +6% |
| Rated below 7 | 1% | 1% |
| Average Google rating | 4.35/5 +0.04 | 4.31/5 |
| Guest reviews behind the average | 86,297 | 128,681 |
| Same city, head to head (cities where both are rated: 49) | ||
| Cities where it is rated higher | 22 | 24 |
| The hotels | ||
| Hotels tracked | 224 | 310 |
| Countries | 53 | 76 |
| Typical opening year | 2018 | 2011 |
| Built or renovated in the last 10 years | 75% | 55% |
| Usual check-in | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Usual check-out | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Hotels that list it | ||
| Free breakfast | 3% | 2% |
| Swimming pool | 57% | 60% |
| Gym | 67% | 77% |
| Free parking | 69% | 45% |
| Pets allowed | 0% | 0% |
| Shuttle | 37% | 40% |
| Laundry | 94% | 99% |
| Hot tub | 10% | 24% |
| Restaurant | 1% | 0% |
| Bar | 92% | 100% |
| Kitchen | 12% | 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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Istanbul Turkey
Compare these twoRoyan Hotel Hagia Sophia Istanbul, a member of Radisson Individuals 9.4 Brand average here: 8.9
Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa Istanbul Tuzla 8.6 Brand average here: 8.2
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Dubai United Arab Emirates
Compare these twoRadisson Beach Resort Palm Jumeirah Dubai 8.9 Brand average here: 8.7
Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek 8.8 Brand average here: 8.6
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Riyadh Saudi Arabia
Compare these twoRadisson Hotel & Residence Riyadh Olaya 9.0 Brand average here: 8.8
Radisson Blu Hotel Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center 8.9 Brand average here: 8.6
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New Delhi India
Compare these twoRadisson Hotel Delhi MG Road 9.0 Brand average here: 8.5
Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport 8.7 Brand average here: 8.1
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Hangzhou China
Compare these twoRadisson Hangzhou Qianjiang 9.5 Brand average here: 9.5
Radisson Blu Hangzhou Xintiandi 8.4 Brand average here: 8.4
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Oslo Norway
Compare these twoRadisson Hotel & Conference Centre Oslo 8.8 Brand average here: 8.8
Radisson Blu Airport Hotel Oslo Gardermoen 8.9 Brand average here: 8.6
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Goa India
Compare these twoRadisson Goa Candolim 8.5 Brand average here: 8.4
Radisson Blu Resort Goa Cavelossim Beach 8.9 Brand average here: 8.9
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Shanghai China
Compare these twoRadisson Exhibition Center Shanghai 7.2 Brand average here: 7.2
Radisson Blu Hotel Shanghai New World 8.9 Brand average here: 8.6
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Jeddah Saudi Arabia
Compare these twoVivid Jeddah Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals 8.9 Brand average here: 8.9
Radisson Blu Jeddah Corniche 8.4 Brand average here: 8.4
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Riga Latvia
Compare these twoRadisson Old Town Hotel Riga 8.3 Brand average here: 8.3
Radisson Blu Elizabete Hotel 9.0 Brand average here: 8.7
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Bangkok Thailand
Compare these twoRadisson Hotel Chateau de Bangkok 9.5 Brand average here: 9.0
Radisson Blu Plaza Bangkok 8.8 Brand average here: 8.8
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Bangalore India
Compare these twoSt. Mark's Hotel Bengaluru, a member of Radisson Individuals 9.1 Brand average here: 9.0
Radisson Blu Atria Bengaluru 8.7 Brand average here: 8.7
Radisson or Radisson Blu: common questions
Is Radisson or Radisson Blu better?
On average, Radisson hotels score 8.57/10 from guests and Radisson Blu hotels 8.61/10. Radisson leads on 3 of the 7 measures we compare. The gap in average guest rating is small (0.04), so the hotel you pick matters more than the brand.
When both are in the same city, which is rated higher?
In the 49 cities where both have rated hotels, Radisson has the higher average in 22 and Radisson Blu in 24.
Which brand has newer hotels?
The typical Radisson hotel opened in 2018, the typical Radisson Blu hotel in 2011.
Do Radisson and Radisson Blu hotels include free breakfast?
3% of Radisson 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 224 Radisson hotels in 53 countries and 310 Radisson Blu hotels in 76 countries.
Do Radisson and Radisson Blu belong to the same company?
Yes, both belong 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