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Royal Mansour MarrakechvsHotel Sofitel Marrakech Palais Imperial
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Royal Mansour Marrakech ranks significantly higher than Sofitel Marrakech Palais Imperial. Royal Mansour Marrakech comes in at 89 with approval from 9 reviewers such as Concierge, The Telegraph and Forbes Travel Guide.
Royal Mansour Marrakech
Concierge
Insight Guides
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
Oyster
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Forbes Travel Guide Travel + Leisure 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
OysterLuxury
"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 Telegraph9.0
"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."
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
