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Hotel Sofitel Marrakech Palais ImperialvsRiad Joya
Both hotels are praised by travel writers. On balance, Riad Joya scores marginally better than Sofitel Marrakech Palais Imperial. Riad Joya comes in at 79 with endorsements from 5 sources including Condé Nast Traveler, The Telegraph and Travel + Leisure.
Hotel Sofitel Marrakech Palais Imperial
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Star Service
Oyster
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.
OysterLuxury
"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
Riad Joya
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Jetsetter Oyster
Hay Mouassine, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $217/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Travel + Leisure "A team of Italian hoteliers is the reason this labor of love in the medina’s Mouassin quarter gives subtle nods to, rather than avalanches of, Moroccan-isms." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Seven rooms in a traditional riad in the heart of the souks, a twisty three-minute stroll to the western side of Djemaa el Fna Square." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Crafted with care by Italian art director and owner, Umberto Branchini, Riad Joya provides a high-octane dose of Milanese chic amid the medina’s dusty lanes." Full review
Jetsetter "Stylish seven-suite riad with a romantic courtyard and butler service in the heart of Morocco’s Red City." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"This three-and-a-half-pearl riad bills itself as a “boutique hotel of timeless beauty and seductive atmosphere” -- and it delivers on both counts." Full review
