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"We loved this hotel" We went to the hotel without booking and were given a superior room overlooking the Katoubia at a rate slightly below the rack rate. The front desk was helpful, the room beautifully appointed and the view fabulous. The restaurant is rather dark but there is an outside one which functions at lunch and in the evenings (with patio heaters if it gets very cold). Food at breakfast is excellent and the choice a la carte for other meals good and not particularly expensive. There is free wi-fi in the lobby and free parking adjacent for those with cars. What's more the hotel is walking distance from the centre of Marrakech. We shall certainly go back.

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"Very Comfortable Good Location" We stayed at this hotel with a group of 30. The hotel had a boutique feel and had comfortable public rooms. The area by the pool was really good for gathering round and finding space in comfortable shaded areas as well as sun, though not enough pool beds. The pool was freezing! The treatements in the Spa were very reasonable in comparison with UK prices so worth treating yourself, good hot water pool if you cannot take the temperature in the outside one. Great location for accessing the |Medina and Djeema el Fna, a walk of about 15 mins or a shoirt taxi ride. If you are a golfer the nearest courses are about 15 mins in a taxi. Make sure you play a game as it is really good value. Back to the hotel - service is a bit erratic, almost feels like there is no control but if you are patient and persistent it eventually arrives. Rooms are comfortable and have a Morrocan feel. Good for a long weekend

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"Fantastic Modern Moroccan Stay" This is a great place to stay for a break in Marrakech. Everything you would expect from a hotel with this rating. The photos on the site don't do it justice as it's obviously had a bit of a makeover since with a coffee-table magazine style reception and lounge area. The location is great if you want an out-of-the-Medina stay but with just a short stroll to the main square. We were in a standard twin room first night and reception moved us to a standard king for the remainder of the stay on request. Both rooms were well equipped with good air con, great beds and a quality bathroom. The twin was larger with a seating area but the king had a small balcony to sit on. Rose petals scattered throughout was a nice touch. Breakfast by the pool each morning was great too. The only downer was the driver for our airport pick-up we arranged didn't have a clearly marked sign for us, so we had to make our own way to the hotel (but we saved money anyway so no big deal!). I would definitely stay here again.

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"Hivernage: Great in Marrakech" This is a good hotel in Marrakech. We stayed here for a couple of nights after a riad experience for 4 nights. We visited the other 5 star hotels in Marrakech before booking this one. Sofitel was nice but had a smell to it. Villa Orangiers was fanastic but we wanted to get out of the Medina after 4 nights. Hivernage is a beautiful area. Jardins de la Koutubia was nothing special and again was in the Medina. Hivernage Hotel - nice and modern, with a nice spa, awesome bed and room, great room service and nice pool. Definetly recommend it. The english at the hotel could be better but then it can also be a refreshing change. They've got a great cafe downstairs which is always busy and has got chocolate cakes. The restaurant was ok too but i would not recommend the penne arabiatta. Overall, I dont think u can go wrong at this hotel - especially if u want all the mod cons whilst in Marrakech. Its great value too as we got a deluxe with breakfast for 1200 dirhams.

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"We loved this hotel" We went to the hotel without booking and were given a superior room overlooking the Katoubia at a rate slightly below the rack rate. The front desk was helpful, the room beautifully appointed and the view fabulous. The restaurant is rather dark but there is an outside one which functions at lunch and in the evenings (with patio heaters if it gets very cold). Food at breakfast is excellent and the choice a la carte for other meals good and not particularly expensive. There is free wi-fi in the lobby and free parking adjacent for those with cars. What's more the hotel is walking distance from the centre of Marrakech. We shall certainly go back.

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"Pity about the pool" We were recommended by Villa des Orangers because they were full-up. Being our first time to Marrakech we opted for the hotel car to collect us from the airport to avoid any hassle. (20 euro) Needless to say we got a local taxi to take us back @ 10 euros! The Hivernage is only 2 years old and is very modern. We were pleased with our room although we were on the Sofitel side, which is a busy road for most of the day & night. THe staff were very helpful and pleasant, although it does help to have basic French to really intergrate. No complaints about the food, breakfast was great! Although the weather was glorious in the nineties the pool was ffff-reezing! The sun is visible from 12 - 4pm and the beds are coveted in the prime positions. Its a great location if you want to visit the old town and do some shopping but may be abit limited if you have a young family and wish to stay local. Word of warning about the souks. They are great places for a bargain ( if you quarter the first price!) but beware the 'guide' especially the one who says he works at your hotel and his house is just around the corner, but he will show you some safe places to see. Forget it, tell him very firmly from the outset you can manage on your own and his help is not required - for any price!

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"Pity about the pool" We were recommended by Villa des Orangers because they were full-up. Being our first time to Marrakech we opted for the hotel car to collect us from the airport to avoid any hassle. (20 euro) Needless to say we got a local taxi to take us back @ 10 euros! The Hivernage is only 2 years old and is very modern. We were pleased with our room although we were on the Sofitel side, which is a busy road for most of the day & night. THe staff were very helpful and pleasant, although it does help to have basic French to really intergrate. No complaints about the food, breakfast was great! Although the weather was glorious in the nineties the pool was ffff-reezing! The sun is visible from 12 - 4pm and the beds are coveted in the prime positions. Its a great location if you want to visit the old town and do some shopping but may be abit limited if you have a young family and wish to stay local. Word of warning about the souks. They are great places for a bargain ( if you quarter the first price!) but beware the 'guide' especially the one who says he works at your hotel and his house is just around the corner, but he will show you some safe places to see. Forget it, tell him very firmly from the outset you can manage on your own and his help is not required - for any price!

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"Fantastic new hotel in a great central location" While this may not be the cheapest hotel in Marrakesh (we paid £100 a night inc breakfast) we were upgraded to a better room, without asking, that had a wonderful balcony and private hamman area. The staff were fantastic and had no problems speaking English (despite what others have said). The pool area is a little small and the pool os very chillly but it's a great suntrap and a lovely way to cool down once you have baked in the midday sun! Breakfast here is quite good, plenty of fresh fruit, pastries etc but it can be a little slow, but this would be our only fault with this hotel, where we stayed in April 2006. The hotel is only 2 years old and is right on the medina walls, a 5-10 minute strol gets you into the main square and all the souks. I would recommend taking one of the horse and carriages around the city, as this is quite a good way to get your bearings and also really enjoyable. Beware of El Farna Square on an evening, plenty of pickpockets and people ready to rip you off given a chance. Snake chamers who will charge tyou for taking a photo on your camera and storytellers who want money from you the minute they see you watching. This hotel is a quarter of the size of the Sofitel and there is no noise at all, I can't understand why anyone would move to the Sofitel when it is much more impersonal and on the same road (which incidentally is not busy!) Feel free to email me if you want to know anything else about the hotel or Morocco!

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