Set in
Marrakech's busy and buzzing Gueliz district
Clean, simple,
and modern rooms with free bottled water
Some rooms have
spacious, furnished terraces
Rooftop pool with
loungers and panoramic views
Buffet breakfast
usually included in rate
Wi-Fi is free of
charge
Unheated pool can be cold
Wi-Fi is patchy in
rooms
Some traffic noise
Not the best location for exploring the old medina district
No alcohol served (pro for some)
The 71-room Hotel Almas is a
modern, mid-range hotel set in Marrakech's busy and buzzing Gueliz New City district.
While the location isn't ideal for those looking to explore the old medina
district, there are plenty of shopping and eating opportunities in the area. The main tourist attractions of the medina are a cab ride away. Rooms are modern, pleasant, and clean,
though free Wi-Fi coverage is inconsistent and street noise can be a problem. Overall,
it's far from the traditional Moroccan riad
most tourists would go for, though very competitive prices are sure to attract those
on a budget.
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Scene
Simple, clean, and modern mid-range hotel with arabesque touches
Hotel Almas is a world apart from the traditional Moroccan riad hotel popular with many tourists
who come to Marrakech. With its imposing, mirrored facade and red stone, this hotel's exterior offers little in the way of local character or charm (its sleek, modern profile dates back to just 2011). Stepping through a pair of sliding doors into the lobby,
however, the reception area has immediately more regional character with
plush, crimson velvet upholstery, polished marble, high ceilings, and arabesque motifs. A pair of elevators whisk guests to one of five floors and up to the
impressive rooftop pool terrace with panoramic views over the city and to Atlas
Mount beyond. Overall this is a modern, simple, and clean property, though street noise can sometimes be an issue.
Location
Set in the bustling New City district of Gueliz close to the train station
The Hotel Almas is situated
on a fairly busy road in the lively and buzzing Gueliz neighborhood of the New
City district of Marrakech. Its main thoroughfare, Mohammed V Avenue, is a busy
boulevard of cafes, restaurants, and shops located just two blocks away. While
the outskirts of Marrakech's iconic medina quarter -- or old city -- is just
about within walking distance (a brisk 15 minutes on foot), main attractions
such as Djemaa el-Fna square and Palace Gate are more like a 10-minute cab
journey away. The city's main train station is under 10 minutes away on foot, while Marrakech Menara International Airport
is about 15 minutes' drive.
Rooms
Pleasant, well-maintained rooms with free water but patchy Wi-Fi
The hotel has 71 rooms,
all of which are clean and modern with simple decor and a few traditional
Arabic touches. Room are air-conditioned and include mini-fridges with free
bottled water, flat-screen TVs with some international channels, and free Wi-Fi
-- though this can be patchy in some parts of the hotel. While rooms
facing the street can be a little noisy, some rooms at the back open to
spacious terraces with seating. Bathrooms are generally well-maintained with
marble tops and walk-in showers -- though water pressure can be a bit weak.
Features
Unheated rooftop pool with panoramic city views plus breakfast buffet and free Wi-Fi
The hotel serves
what is a fairly extensive though pretty average buffet breakfast which is
often, but not always, included in the rate. The only other significant feature
is the property's rooftop pool, which does have great panoramic views over the
area and a good amount of lounge chairs. It is unheated, however, so the water can be very cold and there's no
poolside drinks or snacks service -- in fact the hotel doesn't serve alcoholic drinks at all. Wi-Fi throughout is free, but can be inconsistent at different points in the hotel.
