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280 Derb sidi bouamar | Riad l'arousse medina, Marrakech 40008, Morocco
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10 hotel reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Excellent staff in a fantastic riad”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 11, 2012 via mobile

The two stand out qualities of this riad are the staff and the design of the riad. The rooms, pool area and sun deck are very comfortable areas and relaxing. The Moroccan staff were brilliant - friendly, helpful, efficient and personable. This riad is almost faultless - the only downsides are prices of food and drinks. The owners of this riad could improve the service by providing better priced meals and drinks that will entice clients to stay at the riad during meals times or for a drink that will be complemented by the excellent service of the staff!

  • Stayed September 2012
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Agadir, Morocco
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Lovely peaceful retreat”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 23, 2012

This was a little treat at the end of our stay in Morocco. There is a pool and a lovely roof terrace. The rooms have air conditioning and are well looked after. Breakfast was lovely and the staff were really friendly and helpful..The palce was a little hard to find, but was fine once we got used to it...(if you are going into Jemaa El-Fnaa then be aware that the route back through the Souks is difficult at night as they close the easy routes at around 11pm) The The riad feels very luxurious, but not too corporate as the staff make the palce feel like a friendly Riad. It is perfect if you want to escape the heat and madness of Marrakesh. We had to wait for a 7pm flight back to London and the staff kindly let us stay in the Riad until 5pm, although they seemed to not mind when we left (thank you so much for that.) It is quite expesive in contrast to some other Riads, but if you are looking for affordable luxury then it is perfect. So in general really friendly and a little bit of luxury in the middle of a bustling, often stressful hub.

  • Stayed August 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Valencia, Spain
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58 reviews 58 reviews
29 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
“Relaxing hotel in the middle of madness!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 17, 2012

I arrived at the Riad Utopia feeling very stressed after having been totally ripped off by a taxi driver from the airport and then a 'guide' showing me the way to the hotel from where the taxi stopped (cars can't get right to the hotel) but this changed when I stepped through the door! The riad is lovely, very calming with all of the rooms overlooking a small pool in the central courtyard. My room was really nice and comfortable, if a little on the small side, and decorated in a traditional Moroccan way and the air conditioning was very welcome in the heat. I found the manager/waiter/receptionist (one man did almost everything) very friendly and helpful and nothing was too much trouble.

I agree with other reviewers about the dinner - I enjoyed what I had and it was included in my booking for the first night, but it was definitely not worth 25euros and I also agree about the breakfast - nice but could be more substantial. I didn't find the drinks particularly expensive for Morocco - a beer was 3.50euros.

The sun terrace was lovely and there was usually a nice breeze making it bearable and the pool, although small, was very nice after a day's sightseeing.

The hotel arranged a return transfer to the airport for me in a clean, comfortable, well driven minibus for the same price I'd paid in a filthy taxi seemingly driven by a madman when I arrived!

Although I am not keen ever to return to Marrakech, I would definitely recommend the Riad Utopia as a place to stay.

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  • Stayed August 2012, traveled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Lovely Riad, Great Staff, Good Location,”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 15, 2012

Utopia is centrally located in the Medina of Marrakesh, about 15-20 minutes walking from the central square. Staff are extremely helpful and did everything to make us feel welcome and comfortable.

The rooms are clean and well-equipped. Room rates are good value for money (although breakfast could be a bit more substantial).

Extras (drinks and especially dinner) are heavily overpriced. A simple 3-course menu (moroccan salad, tajine, orange with cinnamon) costs 25 euros per person (+10% service charge, + 5% "extra" exchange rate). That's at least double what you would pay in a very nice restaurant outside, for the same quality.

In summary, I was not disappointed with Utopia - as long as you don't eat at the hotel or book a trip with Utopia, you will have a very pleasant stay.

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  • Stayed August 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Perth, Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Poor managment”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed August 9, 2012

Found the staff and managment very difficult. Numerous times I had asked for lunch and they were very reluctant to cook something for us as it was during Ramadan. Even still they should always cater for guests. Also me and my girlfriend asked for 1 hour massages however they only went for 35 minutes and after arguing with the manager they were only 1/2 hour massages we were still charged in full. We also heard numerous other complaints during our stay. Very nice riad however a few things resulted in a difficult stay.

  • Stayed August 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Riad Utopia Hotel Marrakech
Riad Utopia Suites And Spa
Address: 280 Derb sidi bouamar | Riad l'arousse medina, Marrakech 40008, Morocco
Region: Morocco > Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz Region > Marrakech
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Kids Activities Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #30 of 140 Specialty lodging in Marrakech
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Dans la tangente de la célèbre place Jamaa El Fna, vous serez accueilli dans l'art de la tradition marocaine : chaleureusement et respectueusement. Vous découvrirez la magie de l'Orient alliée au design et au calme d'Utopia Suites & Spa. Toujours à votre écoute et à votre service, notre équipe vous recevra avec les prestations d'un hôtel de luxe et fera du Riad votre demeure : senteurs fleuries, massages délicats, soins de beauté, mets aux mille et une épices. ... more   less 
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