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La Sultana MarrakechvsRiad Kniza

Both properties are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, La Sultana Marrakech scores slightly better than Riad Kniza. La Sultana Marrakech is ranked #4 in Marrakech with praise from 10 reviews like Star Service, Afar Magazine and Fodor's.

La Sultana Marrakech
8/10
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
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This is one of the largest and most luxurious riads in the medina." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"There's a certain over-the-top charm to this series of five luxurious riads of palatial proportions." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The Sultana hasn't forsaken the razzle-dazzle of its Moroccan roots in favour of restrained glamour." Full review
DK Eyewitness 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 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 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 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 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 Gayot
"Design aficionados will appreciate the elegant details at this boutique hotel."
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Luxury and a sense of history are the hallmarks of La Sultana." Full review
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Riad Kniza
8/10
34 Derb l'Hotel, Bab Doukkala, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $255/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This 18th-century riad... offers the complete package of traditional architecture, authentic furnishings, and, above all, overwhelmingly hospitable service." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Tucked away in Marrakesh’s ancient medina, this 18th-century riad comprises 11 expansive residences oriented around several open-air courtyards." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Dating from the 18th century, this is an almost unique example of a Marrakech riad, in that it is owned and run by Moroccans and not foreigners."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Owned by a top antique dealer and tour guide (whose clients have included US presidents and film stars), this is one classy riad."
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"The lovingly restored 18th-century Riad Kniza is a luxurious 11-room hideout in the heart of Marrakech's old city." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Riad Kniza is a restored 18th-century riad—a traditional Moroccan house built around an open courtyard—in the Marrakesh old medina." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"Enjoy Moroccan hospitality at its finest in the lavishly restored suites of this historic 200-year-old mansion, owned by one of Marrakech’s most famous antique dealers." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The Bee brothers bring their signature style to Marrakesh with this intimate hideaway, sister to their property in Fez." Full review

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