La Mamounia MarrakechvsRoyal Mansour Marrakech
Both properties are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, La Mamounia Marrakech ranks significantly higher than Royal Mansour Marrakech. La Mamounia Marrakech is ranked #1 in Marrakech with praise from 13 reviews like Rough Guide, Concierge and Gayot.
La Mamounia Marrakech Show All Reviews
Avenue Bab Jdid, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $485/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"The simple truth is that Garcia has done a masterful job, and one of the world's greatest hotels is now unquestionably ready to reclaim that status."
Insight Guides
"The ‘Grand Old Lady of Marrakech’, La Mamounia is the most iconic hotel in town, where everyone from Winston Churchill to the Rolling Stones have stayed."
Fodor's
"Since 1923, Morocco's most prestigious hotel has achieved legendary status for its opulence, grandeur, celebrity guest list, and hefty price tag." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Closed for three years between 2006 and 2009, the hotel glows again thanks to Jacques Garcia, known for gems like Paris’s Hôtel Costes." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"As much a landmark as the Koutoubia Mosque and Jemaa El Fna, the Mamounia has been hosting movie stars, heads of state and royalty since 1923."
Rough Guide
"Set in palatial grounds, this is Marrakesh’s most famous hotel, and its most expensive, with an emphasis on opulence and exclusivity."
Star Service
"Called "the most lovely spot in the whole world" by the late British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, this property has actually improved with age and constant renovation." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Diners at this prestigious hotel (see p234) set in magnificent gardens can choose between four restaurants, all offering meals of the highest standard."
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Diners at this prestigious hotel (see p234) set in magnificent gardens can choose between four restaurants, all offering meals of the highest standard.
Rough Guide
"Dress up in proper shoes, and a skirt or trousers, to try the poshest cup of tea in town, served on the terrace of the Hotel La Mamounia."
Condé Nast Traveler
"A five-minute walk from Marrakech's central Jemaa el Fna square, this "gorgeous hotel" inside the old medina offers "unsurpassed service" and "perfection in every way."" Full review
Royal Mansour Marrakech Show All Reviews
Rue Abou Abbas El Sebti, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $1,078/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Concierge
"So grand is Royal Mansour, tucked in a verdant eight-acre compound in Marrakech's bustling medina, that it could have only been created by kingly ambitions—which it was."
Insight Guides
"Built by King Mohammed VI to celebrate the very best in Moroccan design and craftsmanship, this is one of the most spectacular hotels in the world."
Travel + Leisure
"Each riad has multiple patios, silk-paneled salons and bedrooms, and (for the ultimate in discreet service) a staff that enters and leaves via a network of underground passageways." Full review
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If you're traveling as a couple, book the smallest riad, which is still large (1,500 square feet) and luxurious.
Condé Nast Traveler
"So grand is Le Royal Mansour, tucked in a verdant eight-acre compound in Marrakech’s bustling medina, that it could have only been created by kingly ambitions—which it was." Full review
Star Service
"The grandiose Royal Mansour Marrakech is in the center of the city, within walking distance of the Koutoubia Mosque and Jamaa-el-Fna Square." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The King of Morocco spared no expense when he commissioned the Royal Mansour to be built... resulting in a sprawling, gilded palace that truly earns its royal title." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Fifty-three private riads, each three stories high, feel like mini-palaces, with on-call butlers and rooms arranged around open-air courtyards." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"The gold standard of luxury hotels in Marrakech." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"Commissioned by
the King of Morocco with the aim to capture the best of the country's
architecture and visual culture, Royal Mansour Marrakech is nothing short of
immaculate." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The art of hosting is deeply rooted in Moroccan culture, and afternoon tea at Royal Mansour is no exception. With impeccable hospitality, the hotel offers a refined tea ceremony experience."