Hotel Evaluation: Sofitel Marrakech
Sofitel Marrakech Palais Impérial & Spa: A Luxurious Escape in the Heart of Morocco
The Sofitel Marrakech Palais Impérial & Spa offers a refined and enchanting experience for travellers seeking luxury and immersion in Moroccan culture. Located in the Nouvelle Ville of Marrakech, this hotel is a blend of French elegance and Moroccan richness.
Upon arrival, guests are greeted with a beaming doorman, comfortable sofas, a crystal carafe of fresh orange juice, and a silver platter of delicious, sugary macarons. The standard twin rooms are beautifully decorated with traditional touches and feature a large bathroom with Moroccan tiling. Each room is cleaned twice a day, with attention given to detail such as picking up crumpled clothes and unraveling pyjamas.
The hotel's suites are a sight to behold, featuring gorgeous dark wood furniture, a huge comfortable bed trailed with rose petals, two bathrooms with big marble worktops, a beautiful balcony area, and a Tassimo coffee machine. The bed in the standard twin room is beyond comfortable. The balcony offers a view of the pool and the ghost-like, misty Atlas Mountains.
The Sofitel Marrakech is conveniently located close to the busy heart of the Nouvelle Ville and just a twenty-minute walk from the Djemma el Fna. The neighbourhood where the hotel is located, l'Hivernage, is very tidy, quiet, and safe, making it a perfect base for families or anyone made nervous by the labyrinthian streets of the medina.
The hotel offers multiple swimming pools, including 4 outdoor pools and 1 indoor pool, all with sun loungers and pool umbrellas for relaxation. The two heated pools are a great place to unwind after a day of exploring the city.
The food at the Sofitel Marrakech is delicious, with a variety of options including macarons, a grill on the terrace, and a hot and cold buffet with an unbelievable variety. Breakfast offers an array of Moroccan breads, honey, English breakfast staples, bread and cheese, croissants, pastries, and fresh juices.
The hotel's luxurious spa offers traditional Moroccan rituals and modern treatments such as Ayurvedic treatments, body scrubs, wraps, facials, hydrotherapy, massages, sauna, steam room, Turkish bath, and manicure/pedicure services in 5 treatment rooms. The fitness center and wellness offer fitness classes and well-equipped gym facilities.
The Sofitel Marrakech is also family-friendly, with a children’s pool, free children’s club, supervised activities (at surcharge), playground, arcade/game room, babysitting services, and free infant beds. The hotel's bar and nightclub, SoFun, provides entertainment for adults.
Additional conveniences include free high-speed WiFi, free valet parking, limo/town car services, bike rentals, electric car charging station, babysitting, concierge and tour assistance, laundry services, hair salon, business center with meeting rooms, and on-site art gallery and shopping.
With its prime location, luxurious amenities, and immersive cultural experiences, the Sofitel Marrakech Palais Impérial & Spa offers a truly unforgettable stay in Morocco. Prices for a stay at the Sofitel Marrakech start at £140 per night. The hotel can be found at Rue Harroun Errachid, Quartier de l'Hivernage, 4000 Marrakech.
- Travelers who enjoy exploring various food options during their trips might find the Sofitel Marrakech Palais Impérial & Spa appealing, as it offers a grill on the terrace, a hot and cold buffet with an extensive variety, and macarons.
- For individuals planning a home-and-garden focused vacation, the Sofitel Marrakech might not be the ideal choice; however, it does provide convenient services like free high-speed WiFi and laundry services for clothing.
- Upon researching hotels for a travel adventure incorporating lifestyle experiences, such as spa treatments and fitness classes, the Sofitel Marrakech Palais Impérial & Spa emerges as an excellent choice, featuring a luxurious spa and a well-equipped fitness center.
