Set amid pleasant
gardens with plenty of greenery
Large swimming
pool with sun loungers and poolside bar
Hammam with body
scrubs and massage treatmentss
Breakfast buffet
included in the room rate
Half-board packages available
Free Wi-Fi in the lounge
Not within walking distance of major tourist attractions
Dated, tired-looking decor
Rooms can be cold in winter
Alcohol not
served (a pro for some)
Swimming pool not
heated
The 200-room Hotel Amine is a resort-style budget property in the new city, about a 20-minute walk to the center of Gueliz and a 15-minute cab ride to the medina. Consisting of four buildings grouped around a large (unheated) swimming pool set within pleasant gardens, the hotel offers organized activities, and has a traditional hammam with various scrubs and massages available. The on-site restaurant offers terrace seating, and there's a poolside snack bar. Rooms have air-conditioning and balconies, but TVs are tube-style, there's no in-room Wi-Fi, and the decor is dated. Rates, though, are incredibly low. Guests who want a little more pizzazz in their decor, for slightly higher rates, might want to consider the nearby Moroccan House Hotel.
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Scene
Grand entrance and pleasant gardens but dated, tired decor that could use a refresh
Guests pass under an impressively grand arched entrance before
arriving at the parking area and the pastel-pink facade of the low-rise reception building
of the Hotel Amine. Inside, the lobby decor offers plenty of traditional
Moroccan flavor, including a large centerpiece patterned rug and a beautifully
adorned carved cedar-wood ceiling, together with a seating area with an
abundance of plump armchairs and couches. The hotel is spread across four four-story buildings arranged around a large swimming pool and terrace separated
from the road by thick hedge. While the surrounding gardens are
pleasant enough, with plenty of roses bushes, palm trees, and tidy lawns, the property, which is reportedly up for sale, feels dated -- with a few dingy corners -- and in need
of renovation.
Location
Located in the northwest of Marrakech, within a 20-minute walk of the center of Gueliz, and a 15-minute drive to the medina
The hotel is
located northwest in the new city, about a 20-minute walk to the center of Gueliz. Major tourist attractions are not within walking distance, The property is surrounded by shops, restaurants, bars, and other hotels, but major tourist attractions are not within walking distance. The Jardin Majorelle, with the Islamic Museum of Islamic Art, is within a 10-minute drive, and the medina, with its bustling souks, is a 15- to 20-minute cab ride away. The hotel's location does allow for easy road access to the Palmeraie and its golf courses, while Marrakech Menara International Airport is about a 15-minute cab ride away.
Rooms
Rooms have balconies but could use a refresh
The hotel has 200
rooms with white tile floors, yellow comforters, mostly bare walls, and a few Moroccan touches (the occasional rug or painted embellishment, such as those on the entry doors), but the basic furnishings show signs of wear. Rooms include tube-style TVs and telephones --
but there's no Wi-Fi or mini-fridges. Most rooms open onto furnished balconies
that overlook the garden. Bathrooms have shower/tub combos, but are in need of renovation -- at the very least, the tiles need regrouting. Guests have complained about inadequate heating in the winter.
Features
Large swimming pool, a garden, a poolside bar, and daily activities
Breakfast, which is included in the room rate, includes Moroccan pancakes and freshly squeezed orange juice, and can be taken on the terrace and -- half-board rates are also available. The swimming pool (unheated) is large and is surrounded by terraces lined with loungers and a poolside snack bar. Wi-Fi is available only in the lobby area -- but the signal is strong. There is also a hammam on-site, and body scrubs and massages are available.
