La Sultana MarrakechvsLa Maison Arabe
Both properties are praised by writers. On balance, La Sultana Marrakech ranks slightly higher than La Maison Arabe. La Sultana Marrakech is ranked #4 in Marrakech with recommendations from 10 reviews including Oyster, Fodor's and Rough Guide.
La Sultana Marrakech Show All Reviews
403 rue de la kasbah, Kasbah - Medina, Marrakech 40 000, Morocco
From $341/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's
"This is one of the largest and most luxurious riads in the medina." Full review
Fodor's
"There's a certain over-the-top charm to this series of five luxurious riads of palatial proportions." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The Sultana hasn't forsaken the razzle-dazzle of its Moroccan roots in favour of restrained glamour." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This luxury hotel is discreetly hidden off a court beside the Saadian Tombs. The interiors, a riot of Asian and African styles, are a complete contrast."
Rough Guide
"For those who can’t decide between a riad, a five-star or a boutique hotel, this is an extremely stylish blend of all three: riad style, boutique personal attention and five-star facilities."
Star Service
"Luxury and sophistication collide in this stunning example of a traditional riad built within the past decade." Full review
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A whirlpool, sauna and outdoor heated pool also provide recreational solace, but many guests choose simply to read a book in the padded chaises longues while listening to the sounds of nature echo through the palace.
Oyster
Luxury
"A collection of five riads combinedto create a 28-room luxury hotel with an intimate spa, a roof top restaurant with panoramic views of Marrakech." Full review
Afar Magazine
"La Sultana, set against the flamingo-dotted Oualidia lagoon, has 11 rooms and suites that showcase Moroccan craftsmanship with marble floors, terra-cotta tile work, and sandstone ceilings." Full review
Gayot
"Design aficionados will appreciate the elegant details at this boutique hotel."
The Telegraph
8.0
"Luxury and a sense of history are the hallmarks of La Sultana." Full review
La Maison Arabe
1 Derb Assehbe, Bab Doukkala, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $116/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's
"Owner Fabrizio Ruspoli created this small hotel for those craving old-fashioned charm." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The first boutique hotel in Marrakech still holds its own against all latecomers. It has a genteel air, with a colonial bar and a garden pool."
Rough Guide
"Though not as famous as the Mamounia, this is arguably Marrakesh’s classiest hotel, a gorgeous nineteenth-century mansion that’s been restored with fine traditional workmanship."
Star Service
"This hotel, on a tiny side street in the center of the busy medina, has roots that go back to the 1940s, when it was a posh restaurant and social center for Marrakech's expatriate community." Full review
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Be sure to enjoy one of the dadas (Moroccan pancakes) or fresh viennoiserie prepared daily by the hotel's own pastry chef.
Oyster
Luxury
"La Maison Aribe is a luxurious boutique hotel built around an interior courtyard with 12 guest rooms and 14 suites, all decorated in unique and color-saturated Moroccan style." Full review
Afar Magazine
"It’s a renowned foodie destination, with a famous cooking school and three fine-dining restaurants." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This legendary restaurant turned glamorous guesthouse sits in the sweet spot between a riad and hotel, incorporating three impressive restaurants, a slinky bar, culinary classes and a sumptuous spa." Full review
Frommer's
"A gourmet haunt since the 1940s, La Maison Arabe has all the right riad ingredients: an enviable medina location, attentive service, a sultry hammam, decadent dining, and all the five-star trappings" Full review