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Hotel Sofitel Marrakech Palais ImperialvsRiad Mena and Beyond
Both hotels are praised by writers. On balance, Riad Mena and Beyond ranks marginally better than Sofitel Marrakech Palais Imperial. Riad Mena and Beyond scores 79 with accolades from 5 sources including Wallpaper, The Telegraph and Condé Nast Traveler.
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 Mena and Beyond
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine
Wallpaper Star Service
The Telegraph
70 Derb J'Did | Douar Groua, Marrakech 40000, Morocco
From $0/night
- Restaurant
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"What makes Riad Mena so special is its owner's seemingly unstudied, and very chic, style." Full review
Afar Magazine "Contemporary art expert Philomena Schurer Merckoll has turned a garden-courtyard home in the heart of the Medina into a stylish, six-room retreat." Full review
Wallpaper "Surrounded by narrow, bustling streets and quintessentially Moroccan stone alleyways, Riad Mena stands discreetly on the eastern edge of Marrakech’s legendary Medina." Full review
Star Service "Overall, this is a toned-down version of La Maison Arabe (which also has its own out-of-town gardens, pool and residence) with fewer accommodations and more solitude. " Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"This elegant riad, with its harmonious proportions, tiered terraces, eight-metre pool and six vast suites set around a mature garden of palm, citrus and banana trees, redefines luxury in the medina." Full review
