Splendid Hotel

Empty swimming pool without closure, dirty air conditioning, unsociable breakfast room, unclear escape routes, everything and everything is broken: here is work to do. First fix it up, then exploit it again I think.

Not that splendid! Not as advertised: no bar, the pool is outside, not heated. Breakfast is basic and poor value (save your money and go to a café). Very clean, and some staff were friendly. Reception staff were uniformly unhelpful - we arrived in the evening and they weren't helpful when we asked for suggestions where to eat. Waiting for our taxi to depart they wouldn't make us a coffee as they said they were too busy. But the hotel was more or less empty the whole time we were there. For a summer stay the pool would be good, and I imagine the location would be better than the crush of the medina. Didn't check the air con. No heat in winter but extra blankets. Ok to walk to the sights in the cool of December (19C) but you'd fry in the summer as it is over half an hour brisk walk. Petit taxis are fast and plentiful but be wary as some will try it on, while others are lovely. Would we stay there again? It's a no from us.

We were booked in as a tour group and it was the worst hotel we have ever stayed in. As soon as you walk in the hotel reeks of cigarette smoke. The guy at reception is not friendly or welcoming.The rooms also smell strongly of cigarette smoke. The rooms are very old and desperately needs updating. AC is loud. The shower is very small and takes 20 minutes for the hot water. Towels are thread bare. Breakfast is just ok. I feel sorry for the kitchen staff as they are probably doing their best for what they have. My advise is do not book this hotel.