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4 out of 5
Riad Villa Almeria Hotel & Spa
54 Bis Derb Zemrane, Bab Berrima, Mellah, Medina, Marrakech

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8.4

Very Good

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A place of paradise in Marrakesh
An absolute Paradise, located on a quiet side street away from the hustle and bustle of the Medina area this hotel offers first class rooms decorated in ethnic regional furnishings. All rooms have large comfortable beds ensuite bathrooms and tons of toiletries and amenities. A large spacious Central Courtyard, a rooftop swimming pool, ample chill out and breakfast areas, an in-house hamman Spa makes this the perfect place to pamper yourself relax and unwind. Close by large Central Plaza where variety of food stalls merchants and shops await your exploration. I cannot recommend this property enough for all the wonderful amenities, friendly helpful concierge taking extra steps and going out of the way to ensure all guests have a pleasurable memorable experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Response from Alex on Nov 24, 2020
Thank you, Bernard for your commentary. We will welcome you with pleasure another time.

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A palace of paradise
Everything about this property is fantastic, on a quiet side alleyway green potted plants line the entrance to this phenomenal Riad. Furnished with hand-knotted carpets, antiques, fruit bearing orange trees and ethnic paintings you could not ask for more well furnished place to stay. From the rooftop Terrace dining areas, to the cozy little restaurant, with a on-site Hamman Spa and Incredibly well furnished spacious rooms. Overhead rain showers, my luxurious room had a huge Stone bathtub. The toilet was separated by a pair of wooden antique doors , the bed was up on a stone platform reach by three small steps on either side so large that I couldn't lie across it and touch the sides. The daily breakfast served on the Terrace dining area was phenomenal complete with garden plants singing songbirds and just beautiful relaxation area. The concierge was incredibly helpful providing any information I needed as well as welcoming me to my home. Beautiful Moroccan metal chandeliers and wall sconces provided ambient lighting and gave the whole place a sense of warmth and comfort. From the moment I walked in down the long hallway passed carved African doors, beheld the beautiful chandeliers in the lobby way and looked out into the spacious Courtyard Garden I knew that this was a phenomenal property highly recommended for anyone wishing to have incredible cultural experience from local guest houses. The spacious bed's incredibly comfortable, with an abundance of pillows. Superb
The luxurious bed
Part of the money lounging options on the Upper Terrace
The doors separating the water closet from the rest of the room
The View From the Terrace into the courtyard
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from Alex on Nov 17, 2020
Hi Bernard, thank you for your commentary. We are happy to read that you had a good stay at the riad and we will be pleased to welcome you another time.

10/10 Excellent

joakim

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is over all good, location is perfect, and the food is really good, so is the staff. I would only advise to be careful when ordering things, they charge for everything, including the water.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Alex on Feb 18, 2020
Thank you for your stay at Riad Villa Almeria and you nice commentary. Concerning the water, I would like to precise that is bottle of water not glass of water

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Undecided
This riad has it's good and bad points, but unfortunately if the room is the bad point it kind of outweighs the good points, as it's important to be comfortable. Staff and service very good. And communal areas also great. Lovely terrace and pool. But our room was a bit dark and dingy, and had no partition or door between the toilet area and bed area. Having asked if we could move up a floor to a lighter room we were initially told yes, but later told the riad was fully booked. I suppose this is fair enough. But it did take the gloss off what could have been a really good holiday.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Alex on Sep 11, 2018
Thank you for your commentaries. We will take your comments in account about the room. We will welcome you another time with pleasure

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel
Nice hotel great staff that made you feel very welcomed. Breakfast was great and the excursion that they organised for us was amazing. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

B, Manchester, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect get-away close to the hustle and bustle
My friend and I stayed for a week to relax, see some sites, eat great food and went on a couple of excursions: the Sahara desert overnight stay - recommended, and the Essaouira port day trip - less recommended or maybe we would have preferred the hot air balloon trip! Food in the Riad is brilliant and the advice/suggestions from staff is great - listen to them and ask them to help you with taxis if you need one (be warned - do not hail a taxi on your own as tourists, you most certainly get charged "tourist rates"). The lounge area/rooftop terrace is a great breakaway from the busy centre and we befriended other Riad guests and discussed excursions which was helpful. It's not in the "new city" part of town so look elsewhere if you want something posh/fancy/luxurious.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

kim , london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely wonderful
All the personal touches were perfect! The staff treat you like family and really can recommend the most perfect places to go. We had a massage and it was very good- would recommend. The food and drinks in the riad were also very good! 15 minute walk to main square. Off the beaten track a little bit, but makes it all the more authentic. Will definitely stay here again. And the weather was 36 degrees! Great to laze around the pool and read a good book!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

sandy, s

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel excellent staff, but bad location
Excellent staff nice hotel a bit rundown, the location is not good at all, the 20 min walk ... it's not pleasant there is nothing near by! You can tell the locals dont like tourist.

10/10 Excellent

Adam, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Authentic riad in a great area
The staff at Riad La Maison Rouge made the whole trip extremely easy for us. They offer maps, tips and tricks, day trips, spa treatment, food, drink and much more. The overall feeling in the Riad is very calm, and it was great to be able to head back there after a wild day in the hectic Madina, or after a trek up the Atlas Mountains. The Riad also has its quirks, and is not the place to stay if you are looking for a luxurious 5* hotel with a massive pool and branded soap (which we definitely weren't). It's a simple traditional Riad, where you will get to know the staff and they will get to know you. They will treat you like royalty and make you feel super welcome in Marrakech. We would highly recommend staying here if you want a comfortable and enjoyable cultural experience.

6/10 Okay

Maggie, Dublin,, Dublin Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
City break to Marrakech
Marrakech is one of the most exciting and vibrant cities I have visited. The people are very friendly and it is easy to get around on foot. Food is really good and great value for money. We stayed in a Riad which was near the Medina and I would recommend a similar location. Highlights: people, food, markets, Hakkam experience, weather (31 degrees in March), architecture.

8/10 Good

Ant , Leicester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful tradition riad
Our room was amazing. Staff were very friendly, helpful and relaxed. Very clean. Location was good with a 10-15 min walk to the souks. It is tucked away in what seems like a residential area so it was nice to get away from the crazy hustle and bustle of the centrel medina. The only points to warn is: the pool is very small and very cold and also in the shade in the afternoon. It was February so maybe in the summer months it gets more sun? And also the lay out of the rooms on the lower floor being right next to dining- social area could make it noisy in bed if other guests are having late drinks. Over all a fantastic place to stay with a general feeling of relaxed, cultured quality. Defiantly recommended.
Ground floor dining-social area
Front door
Ground floor rooms in back ground
Our room

8/10 Good

gay, kent uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Typical Riad 15 mins from the main square
Fabulous staff Very relaxing. A great pace to explore Marrakesh

10/10 Excellent

ibrahim, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Home from home
A short but sweet stay. Immediately felt welcomed by Sofian whilst enjoying the beautiful tangerine trees in the lounge then a lovely Moroccan tea overlooking stunning views from the King's palace through to the alps mountains. Our room was emaculate. Fit for a king, clean and luxurious filled with beautiful aromas. Breakfast was amazing so fresh and filling which always filled us ready for an adventurous day. The team at riad la maison rouge always made us feel welcome they went above and beyond to make our stay as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, they also gave great information of Medina where to go, how to get there and offered many excursions including an in house hamman and spa. Which was absoultey amazing. Overall we have nothing but great positives to say about both the hotel and staff. We will definitely return. A home away from home. We loved it so much we even accidently took the room key with us. Sorry again. Hope you've recieved both the key and a gift to say thank you in the post already. Will see you all again soon.

2/10 Terrible

shakeel

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We booked this riad we checked in but left after few hours,secluded in old part of the city in a back ally didn't feel safe wasn't near the center for the price not worth it you rather book hotel in the new part of marrakech

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Messed up with my booking
When I tried to check in I was told the hotel was fully booked so they sent me to another road, which was worse and far from town. Staff was very friendly though

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Mediocre

8/10 Good

Diana E., US

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Transportative Marrakech experience

10/10 Excellent

Lucy, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An amazing hotel with very convenient location.
A very helpful and welcoming staff always there to help. We will definitely book the same riad for our next visit to Marrakesh.

10/10 Excellent

Jan and Lesley, Brighton England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nothing too much trouble.....
This was our 7th trip to Marrakech and certainly the best. The Riad was fun, lively and luxurious, the photos are very accurate. All the staff went out of their way to make sure we had a good time. The 20 minute walk into the square made sure we got to see another area of the city. We are intending to return next spring and will definitely come back. Thank you all for a memorable stay!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay
Such a lovely oasis in a lively area. Once we managed to figure our way around the town, it was a relief and pleasure to come back to a relaxing and homely place. We were always made to feel welcome by all of the staff. I would highly recommend staying here... the only slight downside is that it is a 15 walk to the square but once you do it a few times, there is great satisfaction in the achievement of finding your way home! And a lovely home to come back to. The rooms are lovely, the top terrace is beautiful and relaxing and everything is quiet and peaceful. The staff are all willing to help in anyway they can. The service of drinks and food is slow, but that is the case for the whole of the city - there is no rush.

8/10 Good

Dimitris, Elgin, Scotland

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel in a quiet neighbourhood
Good hotel overall, close to the main square but still in a quiet neighbourhood. Beautiful facilities, nice rooms and swimming pool, friendly staff. However the breakfast was pretty bad, and the food in general poor.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Hotel in walking distance to sites.
Hotel was in walking distance to many of the tourist attractions. Staff were very friendly and always willing to help with any issues Will definitely visit again...Thank you guys for making our visit pleasant.

10/10 Excellent

DENISE, Nottingham, Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing and Perfect Vacation
Our stat at the Riad La Maison Rouge was totally amazing. The Riad was beautiful and so clean. The staff was absolutely incredible and were so helpful in every way. It was our anniversary and we bought a cake from a bakery in the souke. The staff put candles and presented it to us while we were sitting alone. It was wonderful. They played soft music and it was perfect. I will recommend this Riad to all my friends and will most definitely stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

James, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beyond expectation!
Myself and my girlfriend were blown away with this hotel! We had never visited Marrakech so had no idea what to expect, and we found the riad to be beyond any expectation we could have had. The service was incredible, the staff truly made every attempt to go above and beyond to make our stay as relaxing and enjoyable as possible and were so warm and welcoming. The riad itself was beautiful and very peaceful, the staff were very helpful booking excursions for us, the rooftop lounge and pool area were fantastic and the room was very lovely. The food in Marrakech we found to be a bit limited in choice but this riad certainly made every meal very well. The only negative comment we could make was that food service was a little bit slow but besides that everything worked together to make a wonderfully romantic escape and we would definitely visit again!

10/10 Excellent

André, Lisbon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel hospitality
We had a warm welcome in the ryad, the service was very good and the attention to detail made us very comfortable, the food was good, the breakfasts delicious, a young staff member named Halim threated us very well and was very polite, gave us good tips and most of the staff members speak several languages, it was a great service and great hotel. Hope to come back and enjoy the hospitality!

10/10 Excellent

Marion , London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Marrakech Riad
I had a great time at Riad La Maison Rouge. My room was lovely and really clean and from what I saw of it, the other rooms looked very nice too. The staff was attentitive to any potential requests ( sometimes even when last minute ) and very accommodating. There is a decent size swimming pool on the roof terrace too and lots of lounging areas. I would definitely go back.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Cut above...
We first stayed in another Riad, downtown which was quite charming. Then left for a few excursions out of town and ended our stay her at La Maison Rouge. From the outset it was a Cut Above the rest; much bigger rooms, a really COMFORTABLE and quite huge bed! And large en-suite bathroom. The staff were friendly and informative and the location was perfect. (Although a tad difficult to find)

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and queit
Great Riad, Clean rooms, Location in the Jewish quarter

10/10 Excellent

Aneta, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Riad near to the old part of Marrakesh.
Amazing experiance! Very kind stuff! Near to the old town!

8/10 Good

lucy , london UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Riad Maison rouge
Lovely Riad perfect for our stay, quite far out of the main medina but maybe a good thing as less hectic. The central area could be quite loud early in the morning as it was full when we stayed.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Horrible place, dangerous area-zero service !
Terrible experience ! Owner will not give directions and only gave us the address, which we had and the driver's number. Google Maps,et does not work since small alleys can not be found. There is no reception. No staff to ask anything. A guy opened the door, showed us to a room and disappeared. We didn't get a key and when asked if it was dangerous to go out the guys said he does not know. For 3 days we basically did not see any staff. Towels were not given-only when you hunted down the cleaner. Room was disgusting and dirty and completely NOT as descried. NOT a 4 STar Riad at all ! No bottled water, no slippers no wifi as described. Bathroom horrible and a see through door so you can watch and her your partner go to the loo! Our Makeup was gone through and that of our neighbors too and they also found make up on their towel after the cleaner was in their room. We asked for earlier breakfast on the last day and no staff was to be found !For 3 days no staff to get info from and no wifi but on last day we were hunted town repeatedly for the TAX! It was in a very dangerous area, girls had rocks thrown at them. Common area was the only thing nice but nobody can sit there cause everybody will hear you.Breakfast was bread and jelly. Very bad service/non existing and dishonest staff. Non caring owner. Terrible deal and big let down. We got a great deal-half price and it was still the worst place in Morocco and not even worth half price. Very far from town center and dangerous walk.

6/10 Okay

Jagjyot, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Comfortable
The owner lady was very helpful and nice but the internet connection was very poor, it took me over two hours to be able to book my next hotel.

8/10 Good

TP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pretty Riad
We stayed here for 6 nights and really enjoyed our stay! The hotel staff were extremely friendly, in particular Hasna and Thierry and really met each and everyone of our needs. The only complaint we had was the lack of privacy in the bathroom as they had traditional carved patterned doors but this was a minor issue. The terrace is very nice and peaceful - perfect for evening drinks.

8/10 Good

Selliah, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Marvellous Marrakech
Just returned from a 10 night stay at this hotel. The first two days were a bit of a struggle since it took a bit of time to navigate to the centre or square (whatever you want to call it). Do not listen to someone who directs you down a dark alley or narrow street with a gang possibly lurking by. In the square, DO NOT allow the guy to put the MONKEY in your hands (it will cost 100 Dh for a photo with it). The staff at the hotel were quite friendly and offered to arrange daily outings for us. A special mention to Hasna who gave us some good advice on how to enjoy Marrakech to its fullest. We had a day trip to the Atlas mountains which was the best trip in our entire holiday. Firstly, you get to CLIMB A MOUNTAIN! You also get to see waterfalls and the view was beautiful.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Staff
The staff at Riad Maison Rouge were amazing. Location is great!

6/10 Okay

Steve, London

Liked: Staff & service
Peaceful riad restored in a traditional style
La Maison Rouge has many original features and has been restored in an attractive style. It isn't in the smartest part of town though, so getting out to see the Medina and the rest of Marrakech or find a restaurant means walking some distance over very uneven pavements, being careful to avoid the maniac drivers on the busy narrow streets and in the souks. There were only two other guests staying during my five day break, and as a result some of the services one would normally expect seemed to be lacking, but it was a welcome escape from the streets, and the roof space was a plus when the sun was shining. Perhaps it was a mistake to visit in January and expect reasonably warm temperatures, but my room on arrival was very cold, there was no heating in the bathroom, and the open courtyard was really too cold to enjoy dinner in the evening. However, if I were to visit Marrakech again in Spring or Autumn, I would be happy to stay at La Maison with its pleasant staff, and where as a single traveller I felt safe.

4/10 Poor

Lesley, Hertfordshire

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Nice Hotel
The hotel looked lovely and inviting and the staff friendly. However, our towels were never replaced and we had to survive on 2 towels for 3 of us most of the time after one was not replaced. The toilet paper ran out and the shower gel and soap. We purposely didn't take our own because we were told this would be provided. The major disappointment though was when we ordered dinner - one chicken tagine, one lamb tagine and one vegetarian tagine, as one of my sisters is a vegetarian, and three chicken tagines came out. When we queried it the member of staff told us he was only the server and the food had been left for him to serve, we would need to take it up with the manager. We managed to get some cheese and yogurt for her instead, but she had been looking forward to the tagine. When we were presented with the bill in the morning it didn't bear any relation to what we had eaten. What we had ordered even with the vegetarian tagine totalled €50 and we were charged 660 dirhams (equivalent to €66 using their exchange rate). When we queried this we were told we would have to speak to the manager. We were leaving for the airport at 8 a.m. and the manager was not due to turn up until 8 a.m. I think this is very bad planning. I managed to get some money off, but I think we still paid too much, but as the manager was not there we could not do anything about it.

8/10 Good

Sheryl, BC, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay in the Medina
Enjoyed my stay very much. After a couple of days, I became quite well oriented and relaxed at our Riad. A lovely place to regroup from the bustle of Marrakech.

8/10 Good

Don, Victoria Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Great Find
I stumbled upon this hotel when looking through Hotels.com and I'm glad I did. We arrived well after midnight yet there was a staff person on hand waiting for us. Because we'd arrived late they held breakfast for us the next morning almost an hour past it's usual ending time. This Riad is a quiet, comfortable place to stay. The neighbourhood is a bit dodgy and dirty and your cab driver may have a hard time finding Maison Rouge but once you're there you'll enjoy it. Oh, and let's not forget the staff - they're great!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful riad, quiet and relaxing
Traditional riad with beautiful, yet simple decoration and colors and furniture. The terrace is amazing and I was very glad to be able to work from such a pleasant setting every evening. Super quiet place. The staff was friendly and went out of their way to help us out. One thing to note though is that there are no nearby restaurants, so you'll have to walk about 10 minutes to get to the closest place (Cosy bar) which is not that great either. So nowhere to easily get a snack nearby. Otherwise a great place to stay and at a good price.

8/10 Good

Sophie, 74

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice riad
Very nice place to stay. The two owners are very interesting and know a lot about the city. Very helpful staff.

8/10 Good

Bob, Montreal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall, Riad La Maison Rouge is a very good hotel, well decorated, comfortable, friendly, and centrally located near the Jamma Efna. The hotel taxes charged are questionable as the VAT rate charged was close to 33% added to the room rate of $97.93 CAD per night. Further, our Arabic-speaking taxi driver was unable to communicate with the French-speaking hotel staff for directions when we arrived in Marrkesh from Casablanca.

8/10 Good

Lucky, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice riad situated in the medina
Very friendly and cheerful manager called Thierry, room was clean and comfortable however only 2 main problems: wifi was terrible and you have to ring doorbell to get let in and wait for someone to arrive. breakfast was average , swimming pool unused, courtyard was beautiful

6/10 Okay

Captain, Washington, D.C.

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Poor location, sub-standard service
This hotel is really more of a guest-house, with basic services, poorly furnished rooms and a very hard-to-reach location 10 minutes away on dirty, traffic filled roads to the interesting area of the city.

8/10 Good

Alex, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and cosy!
Very nice hotel. Beautiful decoration and pleasant environment. Member of staff were friendly and helpful. The only thing is location which isn't too bad but most things are 15/20 min walking. I super recommend it.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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A memorable stay
The hotel experience was really good, and the staff were extremely friendly. The hotel is within easy walking distance of Jamaa el Fana square, and is a real taste of authentic Morocco, being inside an old walled part of the city. Breakfast was simple but still nicer than many hotel breakfasts that I've had. The room was pretty small, considering it was advertised as a suite, but that's the way a lot of Riad hotels are. Likewise, the bathroom was very traditional and therefore not the most luxurious. All in all, a great local experience, but probably not what someone is looking for if they are looking for pure luxury.

10/10 Excellent

Zak, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
More like a family home rather than a hotel
I enjoyed my stay there. Very good staff and it's so peaceful and relaxing. The only downside is finding the hotel as it's in a awkward to find location.

8/10 Good

Monicasue, Nyc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
It was just ok

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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