{"id":1577,"date":"2016-12-02T08:31:39","date_gmt":"2016-12-02T16:31:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hoteldealsrevealed.com\/blog\/?p=1577"},"modified":"2016-08-10T10:36:15","modified_gmt":"2016-08-10T17:36:15","slug":"riad-puchka-marrakech-hotel-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hoteldealsrevealed.com\/blog\/riad-puchka-marrakech-hotel-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Riad Puchka Marrakech Hotel Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I recently stayed at the Riad Puchka in Marrakech. \u00a0My overall impression is that the hotel is wonderful and in a great location. \u00a0However, I was overcharged for items on multiple occasions, and as a result, I would advise travellers to be very diligent when paying for their bill. \u00a0Overall, I would stay here again.<\/p>\n<h2>Location of Hotel<\/h2>\n<p>Riad Puchka is located in the Medina, about 5 to 10 minutes walk from Jemaa el Fna square. \u00a0Within the Medina, the hotel is located on one of the side streets and down a small and winding alley. \u00a0This may sound intimidating bit it is actually quite safe. \u00a0Because of this location, it provided a quiet sanctuary from the noisy and hectic pace of the Medina. \u00a0One thing to note, vehicles cannot access\u00a0he hotel&#8217;s door front. \u00a0The closest they can get is about 50 meters away due to the hotel being located on a narrow street inaccessible by vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>I felt that the Riad Puchka was the perfect location. \u00a0Not too far from the square, but far enough to provide an escape from the hectic outside world.<\/p>\n<h2>Staff<\/h2>\n<p>Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. \u00a0Here is a perfect example: \u00a0On the first night of arrival in Marrakech, we wanted to visit Jemaa el Fna to have some dinner. \u00a0For a western tourist, finding the square in the dark and night would be near impossible. \u00a0The staff member, who was operating the hotel alone, locked the main door and walked us to Jemaa el Fna, about 10 minutes away. \u00a0He also gave us a map and phone number in case we got lost.<\/p>\n<p>Other staff encounters were equally wonderful. \u00a0Staff cleaned our room daily and provided delicious complementary breakfast each morning. \u00a0They helped with travel arrangements, allowed us to use their printer, and were generally able to answer questions and meet all our needs.<\/p>\n<p>The one exception to this, however, is the staff member who either deliberately tried to scam us or was just careless in what he added to his bill. \u00a0Please see this <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hoteldealsrevealed.com\/blog\/marrakech-tourist-scams\">article on Marrakesh scams<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n<h2>Rooms and Amenities<\/h2>\n<p>When entering the hotel, it is like walking into another world. \u00a0Leaving behind the dirty and dusty streets of the Medina, you walk into a courtyard that is tranquil, lush, and stylish. \u00a0The hotel, like most riads, is built around a courtyard. \u00a0At Riad Puchka, the courtyard has a lounge area, breakfast seating, and a small swimming pool. \u00a0The decor is traditional Moroccan style, made of intricate mosaic design from small tiles. \u00a0This is a true oasis from the fast paced Medina.<\/p>\n<p>We stayed in the Royal Suite, an 800 square foot room on the second floor. \u00a0The first thing that impressed me about the room were the doors to enter. \u00a0The doors (there are 2) are about 12 feet tall, made of wood, with beautiful Moroccan carvings. \u00a0Inside the room, the decor is consistent with the courtyard: \u00a0bright colors and detailed tile work. \u00a0The room was large, incuding 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a living room with a majestic fireplace, and the windows (wooden shutters) overlooked the courtyard.<\/p>\n<p>Other notable amenities at the hotel included: \u00a0free wifi and breakfast. \u00a0The wifi was not great in the room, but fine in the lobby. \u00a0Breakfast was wonderful. \u00a0Each morning, we were greeted with a pot\u00a0of hot coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice, crepes and bread.<\/p>\n<p>Airport Pickup and Drop-off<\/p>\n<p>Riad Puchka offers a hotel pick-up and drop-off service, which we took advantage of. \u00a0For around $15, the driver will be waiting for you at the airport and take you to your hotel. \u00a0The service we received was prompt and affordable. \u00a0This is definitely a convenient way to get to the hotel from the airport.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1578\" style=\"width: 785px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1578\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1578 img-responsive img-resp-blog\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hoteldealsrevealed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Marrakech-Riad-Puchka-.jpg\" alt=\"The Royal Suite at Riad Puchka occupies most of the second floor, including the 2 bay windows in this photo.\" width=\"775\" height=\"581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hoteldealsrevealed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Marrakech-Riad-Puchka-.jpg 775w, https:\/\/www.hoteldealsrevealed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Marrakech-Riad-Puchka--300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1578\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Royal Suite at Riad Puchka occupies most of the second floor, including the 2 bay windows in this photo.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1585\" style=\"width: 785px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1585\" class=\"wp-image-1585 size-full img-responsive img-resp-blog\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hoteldealsrevealed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Marrakech-Riad-Puchka-Stairwell.jpg\" alt=\"Marrakech Riad Puchka Stairwell\" width=\"775\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hoteldealsrevealed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Marrakech-Riad-Puchka-Stairwell.jpg 775w, https:\/\/www.hoteldealsrevealed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Marrakech-Riad-Puchka-Stairwell-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1585\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This is the entrance to the Royal Suite at Riad Puchka. Note the intricate design on the doors at the room entrance.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1579\" style=\"width: 785px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1579\" class=\"wp-image-1579 size-full img-responsive img-resp-blog\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hoteldealsrevealed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Marrakech-Riad-Puchka-Bathroom.jpg\" alt=\"Marrakech Riad Puchka Bathroom\" width=\"775\" height=\"581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hoteldealsrevealed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Marrakech-Riad-Puchka-Bathroom.jpg 775w, https:\/\/www.hoteldealsrevealed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Marrakech-Riad-Puchka-Bathroom-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1579\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">I love the thick brass bathroom fixtures. The mirror, sink and faucets are all thick and solid brass.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1580\" style=\"width: 785px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1580\" class=\"wp-image-1580 size-full img-responsive img-resp-blog\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hoteldealsrevealed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Marrakech-Riad-Puchka-Bathtub.jpg\" alt=\"Marrakech Riad Puchka Bathtub\" width=\"775\" height=\"581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hoteldealsrevealed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Marrakech-Riad-Puchka-Bathtub.jpg 775w, https:\/\/www.hoteldealsrevealed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Marrakech-Riad-Puchka-Bathtub-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1580\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This is an enormous and beautiful bathtub.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1581\" style=\"width: 785px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1581\" class=\"wp-image-1581 size-full img-responsive img-resp-blog\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hoteldealsrevealed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Marrakech-Riad-Puchka-Breakfast.jpg\" alt=\"Marrakech Riad Puchka Breakfast\" width=\"775\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hoteldealsrevealed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Marrakech-Riad-Puchka-Breakfast.jpg 775w, https:\/\/www.hoteldealsrevealed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Marrakech-Riad-Puchka-Breakfast-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1581\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Complimentary breakfast includes crepes, bread, orange juice and coffee.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1583\" style=\"width: 785px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1583\" class=\"wp-image-1583 size-full img-responsive img-resp-blog\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hoteldealsrevealed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Marrakech-Riad-Puchka-pool.jpg\" alt=\"Marrakech Riad Puchka pool\" width=\"775\" height=\"1033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hoteldealsrevealed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Marrakech-Riad-Puchka-pool.jpg 775w, https:\/\/www.hoteldealsrevealed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Marrakech-Riad-Puchka-pool-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.hoteldealsrevealed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Marrakech-Riad-Puchka-pool-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1583\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This is the view from the Royal Suite, overlooking the pool and courtyard.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1582\" style=\"width: 785px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1582\" class=\"wp-image-1582 size-full img-responsive img-resp-blog\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hoteldealsrevealed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Marrakech-Riad-Puchka-Courtyard.jpg\" alt=\"Marrakech Riad Puchka Courtyard\" width=\"775\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hoteldealsrevealed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Marrakech-Riad-Puchka-Courtyard.jpg 775w, https:\/\/www.hoteldealsrevealed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Marrakech-Riad-Puchka-Courtyard-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1582\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The courtyard of the Riad Puchka has a nice breakfast and pool area.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I recently stayed at the Riad Puchka in Marrakech. \u00a0My overall impression is that the hotel is wonderful and in a great location. \u00a0However, I was overcharged for items on multiple occasions, and as a result, I would advise travellers to be very diligent when paying for their bill. \u00a0Overall, I would stay here again. 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