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Riad Lena & Spa welcome you to their house, ideally situated in the Medina near the DAR BACHA Palace and eight minutes from the markets and Place Jeema el Fna. The riad has been traditionally renovated with much thought given to your comfort. The riad consists of 10 air-conditioned bedrooms, furnished in pure Moroccan style. All rooms look on to the patio and the swimming pool permitting you to cool down after sunbathing on the terrace with views of the High Atlas mountains. A first class riad in the heart of the Medina and markets, with terraces, a swimming pool and easy car access..
We spent 4 days here and the wifi is horrible especially in the room. Nothing they could do about connectivity. The bathroom dont have doors. The water was cold in the shower. The heating was a hit and miss. If you shower daily this is not your place. The room was cold and has a lot of drafts. Strictly the breakfast starts late at 8am. If you have booked an excursion expect you wont get a breakfast. The place is poorly maintained broken doors, painting are worn. The terrace was full clothes with laundry linens. The decor was old and falling.
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Date of stay: December 2022
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The room was so dirty that we could not stay more than one night. We changed and went to another place despite the payment was done. There was so much humidity that parts of the walls were coming down. Everything was so dirty! Impossible to make a shower, water was not hot.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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The Riad is off the main road through the medina and the local builder wander past in their Donkey carts which is not what we Northern Europeans are used to. The Riad itself needs a bit of work, but that is total made up for and surpassed by the wonderful friendly service that the manager, Latif, and the staff provide. So all the rooms have things that need fixing, e.g. showers you have to hold because the wall holders are broken, toilet doors with no handles and towels which are obviously well worn but always clean. These things added to the authentic character of the place. The roof terrace is wonderful. However, Latif, Karin, etc could not do enough for us. They really know how to make people feel special and welcomed. Latif organised a trip to the Atlas Mountains for us with Manir and for six of us it cost a total 120€ for the whole day, that included a guide,Obama, who walked us up to the waterfall making sure that we were safe when clambering up and down rocks. Latif also recommended and booked superb restaurants for us, plus taxis to and from when appropriate. In fact, the only poor meal we had during our 6 day stay was when we didn’t ask for a recommendation. Like most places within the old city the Riad doesn’t sell alcohol, but they were happy for us to bring wine in to drink on the roof terrace. To try to respect the local customs we didn’t ask the staff to serve the wine but they did provide the glasses for us. If you want a stay that feels authentic Marrakech this is a great place to stay. We would go back.…
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip:It might seem noisy and you will hear the call to prayers early
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In a really good location inside medina. Easy to arrive by taxi and you can walk basically everywhere in the centre. The room was nice (just one problem that you can basically hear every voice inside riad.) There was also a small pool and a jacuzzi on the roof. Staff was very friendly. Breakfast was served every morning between 8-10AM and it was good!
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Ask the taxi leave you in front of College Mohamed 5.
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First Riad Experience and thoroughly enjoyed it! The Riad is about 3 mins walk from the taxi drop off - lots of locals will offer to show you the way, but will want a tip to do so. I offered a £1 coin which was not well received, as only notes are wanted! We used a pre booked Taxi via Booking.com (for around £9.50) with Caressa Group and the driver was waiting outside the airport with my name up on a board. Great transfer and our driver gave lots of tips about places to visit. The return taxi with Meet Your Driver was not as efficient (and we needed help from Kareem at the Riad to make sure it was going to turn up!) With hindsight we should have put purchased a Moroccan SIM card at the airport as call charges are extortionate with UK SIM! Changing a small amount of cash at the airport would also help for initial tips and purchases of water (lots of shops/stalls in the Medina to get water for around 5 - 10 Dirhams - depending on your bartering skills!) The Riad is located down an alley way off the main pathway, on the right hand side just before Cafe Caravane. Check in was from 3pm but we arrived on an early flight and did get in a bit earlier! There is a doorbell outside to ring for access, followed by a warm welcome from Latif and his staff. No real communication issues experienced - just learn a bit of Arabic! Latif also advised us of the best money exchange just off the Jemaa El Fna square, to the right side of the post office at Hotel Ali. Check is Moroccan style - mint tea on the top floor terrace, while you complete the necessary paperwork and pay for your stay in €, $ or GBP. Local taxes are payable, so check when you book if these are included or not. The Riad has 3 floors and around 10 rooms, I think. We booked a junior suite (room No 4). It was quite a spacious room with a double bed and a sofa area, wardrobe and cabinet for clothes. The bathroom had an open sink and shower area with a toilet with 2 doors. Hairdryer provided. We did have a few issues with our toilet which Raschid attempted to fix on a regular basis. Eventually we asked to swap rooms and were moved to Room 5 which was lovely and had shuttered windows onto the Riad courtyard. Again it has an open shower area but enclosed working toilet!! As we were 2 single female travellers we had requested 2 separate beds but that wasn’t how the room had been set up. When we asked Latif he immediately spoke to staff and they took out one part of sectional sofa and put in a single bed. The room is quite dark as it has only 2 small windows, but there are plenty of lamps. It is air conditioned and this was needed in the 42 - 46 degrees we experienced during our 7 night stay. There are a few sockets (2 pin plugs) to charge phones etc. there are no room safes, mini fridge or TV. Breakfast is served on the upper terrace from 8am. It is the same food offered every day but it tasted great - pancakes, cake, yoghurt, fresh orange juice and a choice of hot drinks, all prepared by the lovely, smiling Kareem. Rooms and the outside areas are cleaned daily by the two lovely ladies. Towels are a little on the hard side but do the job adequately. We ate our first evening meal at the Riad but it is much more expensive than nearby cafes and restaurants. We had the lamb tagline with onions and raisins and it was delicious. There is a small pool on the ground floor but sadly I couldn’t access this due to my mobility issues. However, I was assured by other travellers (mixture of nationalities) it was a lovely place to cool down. There was also a hot tub on the top terrace which I did manage to access. The Riad is about 10/15 mins stroll to Jemaa el Fna square - Latif provided us with a map but we still got lost most days! Again lots of locals will offer to help out for a fee! There are lots of lovely places to eat out but most have upstairs terraces and this can be an issue if you have mobility problems. Our favourites in the Medina were Dar El Waledin, La Terasse Ben Youssef, Kui-Zin (ground floor and air con) and in the square the Argana - air conditioned and does amazing ice creams! Local to the Riad we found a gem of a place called Limoni, only 5 mins walk away (found using offline google map directions) - had the best pizza ever in here and we were served by the most friendly waiter Youssef! It does get really busy so just do an online reservation to ensure a table (either outside under the lemon tree or in the inside room with air con!) Overall we had an amazing trip and enjoyed our Riad experience with Latif and the team! Our main tip, August temperatures can get up to around 46 degrees, so be prepared!!…
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip:August temperature was 42 - 46 degrees and almost too hot to go exploring!
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Arrived at this hotel by a taxi which parked quite far away from the hotel then walked. Greeted by staff communication was bad due to lack of English. Stayed for 7 nights nothing like the pictures rooms need attention, toilet facilities were very poor shower was leaking, air conditioning was really bad ( as it was needed at 42 temperature) There were cockroaches in the room advertised breakfast served from 7am to 11 refused breakfast at 10.00 Last night was given a bill for 840 dirham for city tax 30dirham per person per night no mention of it in the reservation on top of that pushed to pay by cash with no receipt. Overall not recommended bad experience
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Becareful of taxes
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My group of 4 stayed at Riad Lena & Spa (RLS) 2/19 - 2/22 in two rooms (listed as junior suites) on the 2nd level. RLS was a great starting point for our stay in the Médina (old town) each day (approx 15 Minute walk to main square. There are tons of riads many with similar offerings, I selected Lena because of location, cost and facilities. Room The junior suites are designed in Moroccan fashion with beautiful wood finishes, spacious enough for two (although it can sleep three) with a king bed (our configuration was made into two twin beds), large shower area and separate sitting area. Food The breakfast was included with the room rate. Each morning was served on the rooftop by Rachid and his team with a smile. Breakfast was plentiful and delicious. Consisted of various Moroccan breads, pastries, fresh yogurt, orange juice, tea, etc. Service Rachid and the team were excellent and took great care of us. They kept the Riad clean, helped move our heavy bags (a feat within its own!),provided directions, set up the rooftop hot tub each day and helped us coordinate with our pick-up at departure. Negative I contacted the hotel several times via email to book a transfer from the airport and order dinner . None of the emails were responded to. Fortunately we caught a cab at the airport and the driver called the Riad and Rachid met us at the taxi point. Things to Note - You will need to walk approx 3 minutes from the cab drop off point to the front of the Riad as cars cannot drive directly in front - In true Riad fashion the stairs are steep and narrow - At Riads (unlike standard hotels) it is customary to receive welcome tea (and small cookies/pastries) in a lounging area upon arrival, then fill out paperwork then be shown to your room. Relax and enjoy the moment! Overall, I would consider returning to Riad Lena in a future trip…
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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1 night stay, family of four - two adults, two small kids, last night in Morocco. Location: Good Amenities: Ok Room: brick wall literally crumbling onto our heads as we slept Communication/reception: As we'd just gotten off a 10 hour bus trip, my small kids and I didn't want to be welcomed with tea and sitting around the terrace at 8pm. We wanted our room and beds that didn't move or jiggle. We tried ALL DAY to call this riad, to confirm details, with no response. When we arrived, the lovely Rashid also attempted to contact his manager, and my only guess is that he never got through either. After waiting around quite a while, I showed him my receipt for pre-pay through Expedia, the name of the room we had booked (ground floor Argan suite - grubby, shower is terrible and doesn't drain, toilet runs all night, worst beds in Morocco, see aforementioned crumbling wall, smells of chlorine from pool just outside) and said that if his manager had an issue, that she could take it up with me in the morning. It wasn't my kindest moment. Breakfast: carbapalooza. It was awesome. Checkout: well, they held onto our bags in reception until our taxi came at 1:30, but after ringing bells and waiting a while and no one showing up, we literally just grabbed our bags and walked out. I have no idea if there were local costs or taxes or anything. The place is nice looking in pictures and is in an interesting location. It's a bit of a shame because it really just seems like no one cares. Rashid was perfectly welcoming and overly helpful.…
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Room Tip:Don't book the Argan suite.
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As there are tons of options for Riad’s in Marrakech and a complete mix of prices we didn’t know what to expect. However following our stay I can definitely say you will not be disappointed with this one. Very friendly staff, very quiet and peaceful environment and good quality accommodation. The room we booked for two had a double and a single bed, shower (plenty of hot water), European plug sockets, air conditioning (didn’t use it as it was cold already), sink and even a decent hairdryer. Rachid met us on arrival and was really nice throughout the stay, also prepared us Moroccan mint tea on arrival free of charge which was amazing. The room was a little cold but there were extra blankets in the cupboard which we used and were fine. Like most of Marrakech there were clean and well maintained European toilets with toilet paper here. Location is great, just 3 mins walk from main pick up and drop off for taxis and excursions, plus about 15 mins walk down the little market streets to the main square and koutoubia mosque. Watch our for locals trying to take you to your Riad and asking for money in return and don’t pay more than 100 dirham for a taxi to or from the airport! That IS the price and they will take you for it eventually after trying to overcharge you. Great Riad, great team and would definitely stay here again!…
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Date of stay: November 2019
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Review Lena I have just returned from a 5 night trip to Marrakech staying at the Riad Lena, so here's my review. The good: - the staff are all friendly (with the exception of one lady who should consider a career where she doesn't have to deal with people), they couldn't do enough to help us - the location is excellent, bang in the middle of the told town - only 10 rooms so it's quiet for guests - very clean The not so good: - not licenced but fine to bring your own alcohol. The supermarket is a 20 minute walk away. - breakfast is repetitive. Throw in some fruit or something! - the check in process needs work. Guests were complaining during our stay, they arrived tired and had a long wait. - cold at night - woke up every night at 3/4 am even with extra sheets and a heater on before bed. This would only be a problem in winter, but it really is cold. - Had dinner one night at the Riad, have to order before 2pm for dinner. The food really wasn't great and was twice the price of local restaurants. - emailed for an airport transfer as per the website. The email was read but they didn't respond at all. We ended up booking with Easy Transfers, who were excellent, considering the Riad is off a side street and quite difficult to find. They were waiting at our pick up point 20 minutes early. Highly recommend. - Last but by no means least, the rooster. A neighbouring building has a rooster that hasn't got the message that crowing is a morning activity. He crows all day from sun up to sun down, every 10 to 15 seconds. I'm normally not fussed about noise at all, but couldn't quite relax listening to that all day. I'd have merrily chopped his head off given half the chance. Overall for me, the good outweighed everything else. Advice to management - purchase your neighbours chicken and get it in a tagine ASAP. …
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Date of stay: December 2018Trip type: Travelled with friends
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₹7,959 - ₹10,612 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
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