Sheraton Fez (Morocco)
May 12, 2003, 6:20 am
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Sheraton Fez (Morocco)
I am planning a couple of days in beautiful Morocco. Have stayed in the Sheraton Marrakech and I am planning to stay in the Sheraton Fez.
Does anyone know if it is a good hotel, the rate is very economic $80-90!
Does anyone know if it is a good hotel, the rate is very economic $80-90!
May 13, 2003, 8:10 am
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stayed there in summer 2000 on points and it was comfortable, though a bit worn. good value for the rates you report.
May 13, 2003, 3:08 pm
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Do yourself a favor, and skip the Sheraton: boring, and crummy location. Stay at one of the "Riad"-type hotels inside the Medina (old city). Probably the best is the Riad Fes, at www.riadfes.com. Utterly amazing.
May 13, 2003, 3:28 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by nspatafora:
Do yourself a favor, and skip the Sheraton: boring, and crummy location. Stay at one of the "Riad"-type hotels inside the Medina (old city). Probably the best is the Riad Fes, at www.riadfes.com. Utterly amazing.</font>
Do yourself a favor, and skip the Sheraton: boring, and crummy location. Stay at one of the "Riad"-type hotels inside the Medina (old city). Probably the best is the Riad Fes, at www.riadfes.com. Utterly amazing.</font>
Thanks for your information. I did try the www.riadfes.com but is is not working.
May 13, 2003, 3:29 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by nspatafora:
Do yourself a favor, and skip the Sheraton: boring, and crummy location. Stay at one of the "Riad"-type hotels inside the Medina (old city). Probably the best is the Riad Fes, at www.riadfes.com. Utterly amazing.</font>
Do yourself a favor, and skip the Sheraton: boring, and crummy location. Stay at one of the "Riad"-type hotels inside the Medina (old city). Probably the best is the Riad Fes, at www.riadfes.com. Utterly amazing.</font>
Aug 14, 2004, 2:31 pm
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This info is a bit dated...anyone been to the Sheraton Fez lately?
Aug 16, 2004, 1:44 pm
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Not half bad
I thought this was a great value for the points. Yes it's not in the middle of the action, but there are nice cafes in walking distance and you can always get a cab. The food there was also pretty good (much better than Marrakesh).
What really won me over to the hotel, however, was this - at the time (probably 3 years ago), Libya was in town playing Morocco in soccer. Quadaffi's son was staying at the Sheraton - remember, this is when they were still considered a "rogue" state. His team took up the whole corridor next to our room. Members of his security entourage were everywhere, eying us suspiciously. They decided to extend the perimeter, and took to standing in front of our room, talking and smoking. This was a huge annoyance, so I complained to the front desk, adding that I was Starwood Gold. Fifteen minutes later, one of the hotel staff came and told them to move! I can't say that this was a great moment in diplomacy, but it was a great moment for Starwood staff!
What really won me over to the hotel, however, was this - at the time (probably 3 years ago), Libya was in town playing Morocco in soccer. Quadaffi's son was staying at the Sheraton - remember, this is when they were still considered a "rogue" state. His team took up the whole corridor next to our room. Members of his security entourage were everywhere, eying us suspiciously. They decided to extend the perimeter, and took to standing in front of our room, talking and smoking. This was a huge annoyance, so I complained to the front desk, adding that I was Starwood Gold. Fifteen minutes later, one of the hotel staff came and told them to move! I can't say that this was a great moment in diplomacy, but it was a great moment for Starwood staff!
Aug 16, 2004, 2:24 pm
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I would advise you to take another hotel, which is also more centrally located. The hotel is i.m.h.o. not at all comparable with the Sheraton Marrakech.
We did not like this hotel at all! See my review.
If you do not mind to stay in a sort of Holiday Inn, and with average to low service standards, and basic rooms, it is ok.
We did not like this hotel at all! See my review.
If you do not mind to stay in a sort of Holiday Inn, and with average to low service standards, and basic rooms, it is ok.