72 Riad LivingvsHotel Sofitel Marrakech Palais Imperial
Riad 72 and Sofitel Marrakech Palais Imperial are both endorsed by writers. Overall, Riad 72 ranks slightly better than Sofitel Marrakech Palais Imperial. Riad 72 comes in at 82 with positive reviews from 8 reviewers such as The Telegraph, DK Eyewitness and Rough Guide.
72 Riad Living
72 Arset Awzel, Bab Doukkala, Medina, Marrakech, Morocco
From $197/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Insight Guides
"This hip boutique riad evokes all the splendour of traditional Moroccan design and architecture, but with perfectly judged modern twists."
Lonely Planet
"Like a kaftan-clad supermodel on a Vespa, the 72 defines jet-set chic." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This stylish Italianowned riad is very Milan-meets-Marrakech. The house is traditional but the black-and-white colour scheme and sleek furniture all imported."
Rough Guide
"This Italian-owned riad is sleek and stylish, with sparse but very tasteful modern decor, palms and banana trees in the courtyard and its own hammam."
Frommer's
"Intimate and exclusive with just three rooms and one suite, this slinky Italian-run riad is a temple to minimalist chic." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Riad 72 is laid out in traditional riad style, with a big rectangular central courtyard (complete with banana trees), flanked by rooms on each side."
The Telegraph
9.0
"A hip hideaway in the historic medina where Italian photographer Giovanna Cinel brings a dash of Milanese moda to a traditional Moroccan riad, complete with secluded courtyard, hammam and a rooftop plunge pool." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Wrapped around a central courtyard brimming with banana trees, Riad 72 hotel is an art-school version of a traditional Moroccan house in Marrakech's medina district." Full review
Independent
"Milan meets Marrakesh in the 13 rooms and sublime roof terrace...riad features Italian decorative touches to go with its plush, soft Moroccan fabrics and, in some rooms, original cedar wood ceilings."
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Dinner is served in the gorgeous courtyard patio (book ahead).
Michelin Guide
"We liked it well enough when it was just a single small four-bedroom house, but 72 Riad Living is proof that riad hospitality can scale up without losing its essential charm" Full review
Hotel Sofitel Marrakech Palais Imperial
Rue Harroun Errachid, Hivernage, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $198/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
DK Eyewitness
"The 207-room Sofitel boasts less offensive architecture, brighter rooms and is closer to the medina."
Rough Guide
"This chain hotel is not up to Western five-star standards, but it isn’t too bad as package hotels go."
Star Service
"Located in the city center, with a view of the surrounding Atlas Mountains, this hotel combines the charm and romance of A Thousand and One Nights with modern conveniences and a trendy environment." Full review
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Those with difficulty walking should request a room near the entrance.
Oyster
Luxury
"There are 183 rooms and suites, each of which comes with king-size beds, flat-screen TVs, elegant decor, and spacious marble bathrooms." Full review