4 Angle Avenue Echouhada et Rue des Temples, Quartier Hivernage, Marrakech, Morocco | (888) 708-2081
Upscale hotel
blending traditional styling and modern comfort
Within walking
distance of old Marrakech attractions
Excellent fine
dining, rooftop bar, and French bakery on-site
Modern rooms with good soundproofing
Some rooms have
balconies and private hammams
Chic modern spa
with heated pool
Outdoor pool with
seating and loungers
Free Wi-Fi
Patchy Wi-Fi in
rooms
Main pool in the shade and doesn't have any views
The upscale Hivernage
Hotel & Spa is an 85-room, traditionally styled property located in the
swanky area of the same name set within walking distance of the medina. Rooms are polished and modern, if lacking the same level of Moroccan charm found in the Marrakech's other upscale properties; some have balconies and private hammams but the free Wi-Fi can be patchy. While excellent
dining and a rooftop bar are huge pluses, the outdoor pool is a letdown with poor design
meaning little sun and no views. All in all, it doesn't quite achieve the heights of
luxury it seems to strive for, but makes for a decent upscale hotel in the
attempt.
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Scene
Chic, traditional Moroccan hotel with modern, upscale vibe
Approaching the Hivernage Hotel & Spa between rows of palm trees, visitors
see little more than a slim pastel pink facade marked by a traditional Moroccan
hanging lantern. The exterior is adorned with traditional architectural features such as enclosed balconies decorated with latticework, and anelegantly
arched doorway. Inside the low-lit lobby, the attractive Moroccan styling
continues with plush purple furnishings, rough-cut and polished natural stone,
and a sculpted wooden ceiling. Built in 2005 and totally renovated in 2008,
the property exudes a smart, modern atmosphere throughout. Superb views of the surroundings are found on the seventh floor rooftop terrace. The
hotel's chic, upscale vibe tends to attract more well-heeled tourists or
couples splashing out on a romantic treat.
Location
On the edge of the swanky Hivernage district within walking distance of the medina
The hotel is
located on the edge of the upmarket Hivernage neighborhood overlooking the Bab
Jdid gate that leads to old town Marrakech. In the immediate area there are several
upscale boutiques -- including Louis Vuitton next door -- as well as the El Badi
Palace and Katoubia Mosque both within a few blocks. One of Medina's main
attractions Djemaa el-Fna -- the Old City's main square surrounded by souks and
labyrinthine streets -- is around 15 minutes away on foot. The Sidi Mimoun bus
terminal is also just a few minutes' walk away while Marrakech Menara International Airport
is just 10 minutes' drive.
Rooms
Polished, modern rooms, some with balconies and private steam baths
The hotel has 85
rooms, all of which are styled in a blend of refined Moroccan decor -- colorful
tiles and traditional carved woods -- and smart modern touches. In the lower-tier rooms in particular, the overall effect is a bit generic; there are other upscale hotels that deliver much more individualized local style. Amenities
include (non-alcoholic) minibars, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs with a good
choice of English-speaking channels -- though Internet coverage can be patchy in parts. Superior Rooms open to balconies overlooking the Koutoubia mosque
(the largest in Marrakech), while Deluxe Suites also have private hammams and
hydro-massage tubs. Every bathroom, however, includes a tub, hairdryer, and
robes and slippers. Despite lots of rooms overlooking the street, traffic noise
is not an issue and blackout blinds also aid a restful night's sleep.
Features
Excellent dining and superb rooftop panoramas
The main restaurant,
the Table du Marché, is part of the Christophe Leroy brand and
offers one of the area's more refined dining experiences -- while more informal
ambience can be found in the La boutique de la table French bakery
and restaurant. The hotel swimming pool surrounded by a pleasant decked terrace
with loungers, though the pool is enclosed and sits mostly in the shade --
meaning the water can get cold and there's little in the way of a view. The Terraké
spa, however, has a heated pool as well as five treatment rooms offering massages,
essential oil bath, and aromatherapy. Great views can also be found from the
hotel's seventh-floor roof terrace with its MySky bar, patio heaters for chilly
evenings, and plenty of seating to go with the panoramas of the city and snow
covered peaks of Atlas Mount beyond. Wi-Fi is free, but can be unreliable.
