Radisson Blu Bucharest vs InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest By IHG
Both are in Bucharest, 110 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Amzei
Radisson Blu Bucharest
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.0
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
Hotel★★★★★Amzei
InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest By IHG
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.1
- Score by category
- 0 of 6
The short answer
Pick Radisson Blu Bucharest
It leads in 2 of 6 categories. 110 m apart.
Choose Radisson Blu Bucharest if you want
- a spa and wellness
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest By IHG if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Radisson Blu Bucharest better than InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest By IHG?
- 1Has a spa
- 2More guest reviews (576 vs 255), so the rating is more reliable×2.3
- 3Offers an airport transfer
- 45 more listed amenities (24 vs 19)+5
- 5A larger hotel with more facilities (589 vs 283 rooms)×2.1
Why is InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest By IHG better than Radisson Blu Bucharest?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.8)+0.3
- 2Has a gym
- 3A smaller, more intimate hotel (283 vs 589 rooms)−306
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Radisson Blu Bucharest vs InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest By IHG: which hotel is better? | Radisson Blu Bucharest | InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest By IHG |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.1 |
| Location | 9.0 | 9.1 |
| Facilities | 7.5 +1.7 | 5.8 |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 7.5 +5.0 | 2.5 |
| Public transport | 8.0 | 8.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.8 | 9.0 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.1 +0.3 |
| Number of reviews | 576 +321 | 255 |
| Rank in Bucharest | top 10% | top 2% +8% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.0 | 9.1 |
| Distance to Amzei centre | 330 m | 360 m |
| To public transport | 520 m | 510 m |
| To the airport | 6.9 km | 6.9 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 38 | 40 +2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 589 | 283 |
| Floors | 8 | 7 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 +1y | 2022 |
| Listed amenities | 24 +5 | 19 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Casino | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Radisson Blu vs InterContinental: which hotel brand is better?
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InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest By IHG
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Location
110 m apart
Radisson Blu Bucharest or InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest By IHG: common questions
Which is better, Radisson Blu Bucharest or InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest By IHG?
Radisson Blu Bucharest leads in 2 of 6 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Radisson Blu Bucharest or InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest By IHG?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
How far apart are Radisson Blu Bucharest and InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest By IHG?
The two hotels are 110 m apart in a straight line.
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