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Reviews of Riad Layalina

3 out of 5
Riad Layalina
10 Derb El Miter, Ain Azliten, Fes

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 190 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 190 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 190 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 190 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 190 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

KHALID

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and stuff are amazing. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

LAURA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The epitome of Moroccan hospitality
A beautiful place, decorated with love and respect for traditional design. The staff was welcoming, friendly and helpful. Radouane helped us return our rental car, giving us a tour of the outer city that we never would have seen. He also connected us with Yassine, a great guide for the medina. Asmaa’s food was likewise excellent. And when we couldn’t finish our huge portion of couscous Friday night, they happily saved it for our Saturday dinner. I originally picked this place because I thought we would need parking for a rental car. In the end, we didn’t, but the location was still perfect for exploring the city. I would stay there again and I highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

louise

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect! Especially Asmae our host! Staff was extremely helpful!!! Location, close to everything. Food was good . Riad clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Jerome on 27 Jun,2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review dear Louise! We're thrilled to hear that you had a pleasant experience during your stay with us. I'll pass on your compliments to Asmaa with great pleasure. it's wonderful to know that the staff was extremely helpful. We're also pleased to read that you found our location convenient and enjoyed the good food. Your appreciation means the world to us!All the best and take care.

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our favorite riad experience in Morocco. The location is phenomenal, the staff is awesome, breakfast was perfect. We loved our room and the amenities were great for our needs. We would’ve stayed much longer than two nights if our itinerary allowed it. We are looking forward to returning soon and bringing family.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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This is a gem of a small Riad! The beautiful center courtyard, where our room faced, is light & airy and filled with amazing mosaics, stunning painted ceilings and intricate plaster reliefs. The staff was delightful and accommodating. Our room was charming, authentic, and spaceous. There is a wonderful roof deck with stunning views - this lovely Riad is a winner!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Riad. My only draw back was that they did not take credit card for payment. The Riad Proprietor was very helpful in setting up paypal remittance. J
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wilson

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Riad was very nice and the service was amazing, however, there was a lot of construction goin on behind it and there was a lot of noise and a big mess. During the night there was a lot of noise from dogs barking , cats figh, donkeys and the daily load prayers through the speakers that woke me up everyday around 5;30 in the mornings
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Riad Layalina was everything we’d hoped for. Jerome communicated in a timely manner, the Riad was charming and the staff was very accommodating - even preparing breakfast for us at 0645 before leaving. The location is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy couple
Very lovely place and hosts
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended Riad with great service.
Lovely beautiful comfortable Riad with many different terraces. Great location and views of Fes. The food is excellent and plentiful. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a lovely stay. This was my second time. Good food and service. They look after me very well and helped to find a good driver to Chefchouen. Love them!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from Jerome on 29 Mar,2022
Dear Linda Many thanks for staying again with us and many thanks for your kind & nice review. We're always happy to welcome you. Take care.

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

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Like being part of a Moroccan family
Ridhouan and his family provided one of the nicest stays we've ever had. It was something like being part of the family. We showed up a little late and he had a hot home-cooked dinner waiting for us so that we wouldn't have to go out into an unfamiliar city at night. The Riad was clearly a little slow, but that meant that we got a full service experience. Staying here was like having a rent-an-uncle service. Ridhouan noticed a few issues with our rental car and offered to help get a local guy to fix a tail light at local-friendly prices. The Riad also works with a local guide, Amin, who brought us on a full day tour of the city for a quoted price of 600 Dh (~$60); more than worth it! Between Ridhouan and Amin we got our Covid tests sorted out, paperwork printed, the city explored, and we had a beautiful stay.
The interior courtyard.
The fountain gently bubbling in the courtyard. There was a small pool as well, but we did not use it.
The formal dining room.
Our room (mess made by us). Gorgeous decorations with lots of pottery and tile work.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jarrod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Riad Layalina is lovely and serene in the midst of the chaos of the medina. Morocco is still just opening up again after the covid year and i was the only guest. My room was beautiful and overlooked the courtyard. The terrace has incredible views of the city. My hosts treated me very graciously and helped me to navigate the area around the hotel. Kind people and a beautiful property!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
stay in fez
The Riad was very helpful organising a taxi pickup and drop off at the station. All the staff were most welcoming and helpful. The breakfasts were amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

MONICA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic!
Had a great time staying at this riad. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful with all our requests, food, directions, tours, shopping - you name it! The space was clean, comfortable and really had the Moroccan charm we were hoping for. It's only steps away from the medina near the car park which made it really easy to find. The breakfast was absolutely delicious and the ladies make everything fresh as soon as you're seated. This was by far the best place we stayed in Morocco. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place in a great location with parking. Spotlessly clean. They met us with fruit and tea upon check in. The courtyard and the rooms are beautiful and spotlessly clean. The restroom is not inside the room, it’s across the hallway. I think it’s supposed to be a private bathroom but not sure as there were people using it when we first arrived. Make sure you make not of where the light switches are if you’re walking around at night, the hallways are very dark but there are switches on every floor and hallway. Great views from the upstairs patios. We booked a last minute tour through the riad and they were very helpful. The guide was nice, very soft spoken so a bit hard to hear in the loud Medina. Got some history and the usual stops to hear sales pitches but not too much pressure from the vendors. The riad kept our bags after check out and had a taxi to the airport after the tour. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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Very traditional Authentic setting Great view from roof terrace Excellent breakfast Very helpful staff Peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Houliang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
perfect staying
The hotel located right inside the Medina of Fes, and has its own parking lot which is really convenient for self-driving travelers, the room is great and food is amazing too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, charming property, sympathetic staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Simon/Brigitte

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Excellent accueil, service impeccable. Nos hôtes ont été aux petits soins avec nous. Petits déjeunés parfaient et que dire de nos repas de fin de soirée, notre meilleure tagine pour ce voyage! Nous recommandons sans réserve. Simon/Brigitte Canada
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location in old Medina
Great host. Beautiful Riad. Loved our stay. Gerome was so gracious and his staff was excellent. Definitely made us feel at home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a fabulous 2 night stay at Riad Layalina. Very close to the Medina and other main tourist sights. Room itself was lovely, very traditional and the view from the rooftop terrace is beautiful. The service was great, and nothing was too much trouble, highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

David, Atlanta, GA, USA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is at entrance to big parking area just outside an entrance to the Fes medina. The welcome food and breakfast were delicious. Our suite was very nice. The main common area is beautiful. Only downsides were some noise from road and parking lot and that the parking lot doesn't provide same ambience as staying inside the walls of old Fes.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely quiet Riad with exceptional service!
Beautiful and welcoming Riad. We only stayed for one night but found this Riad even more than we expected. Delicious dinner too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sheree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Moroccan luxury
From the moment we arrived Bilal looked after us and assisted us with anything we required. Layalina is a gorgeous Riad close to the Medina and all you need in fes. It was a perfect stay. Jerome is a thoughtful host. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service and great view of the city!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location and staff
Amazing staff and location. Property was in great shape and onsite parking a bonus. Breakfast was excellent. Rooftop terrace views fantastic. 2 minute walk into the Médina. Very attentive staff. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is what we expected Morocco to be. There are 2 hosts, Bilal& Tofik who are like family. They welcome you,ensure you have a great visit. Well located, easy to get to Medina and they have car tours which they arrange. Breakfast is excellent. Facility is older and we'll maintained. Come here for a cultural experience, not a hotel stay. Would definitely go back and the high point of our Morocco travel. Fez is a beautiful city with culture and friendly people and great kiosks and shops and this is close to all that. If you drive this is close to parking. There are 6 rooms ,. 2 rooms with doubles and a private shower and toilet across the hallway. The stairs are steep and the hosts get your luggage up. Clean rooms and well decorated. The common area is beautiful , where your breakfast is served. The food choices are superb and large portions, enough to tide you over a busy morning. Multiple choices to eat at the Medina, with friendly folk at most places all no more than 5 to 10 minutes by walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tony, Perth, Western Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
one of the best locations in Fes and from the top floor, views to the countryside and fort ruins. The staff at Layalina are superb. Try to stay for more than 1 night so that you get a sensed of the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jack E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great central location with easy access to the sights of the medina. Beautiful Riad with wonderful polite and professional staff ready to help in any way. Would stay again on our next visit
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Oakville Ontario

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Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

LINDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The riad was beautiful but a little hard to find. Look for signs to riad Toyour and it is down the end of the alley on the right. There is parking close by and one of the main streets of the medina is 3min walk away. The staff were very friendly and helpful and helped carry our bags to the bus station. They have wifi, comfortable beds, good sized rooms a pool and air--conditioning/heating.

8/10 Good

Antonios, New York City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
The riad is a good place to be. Management seems less capable to handle large groups however. There was no hot water during my first night at the hotel - I am sure due to many people taking a shower at once - and very early the morning after, the crowd leaving the hotel was extremely loud, even disrespectful at 7 am to other customers. The hotel should establish a policy and communicate the need for quietness so early the day. The manager was very kind to make me a full breakfast at 5:30 am in the morning on my way to catch the train to Marrakech. The Riad is also very clean and tastefully decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Pleasant stay at Layalina
I had a pleasant stay at Riad Layalina. Jawad was welcoming and the amenities suited my needs. The location is good, just outside of the Medina. Breakfast was huge, much more than I could eat, although the timing was a little late for me as an early riser. The room I stayed in had a bathroom across the hall from the bedroom. If having an en suite is important, you should ask. I was allowed to store my luggage for a few hours after checkout.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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amazing staff!
The hosts/staff of this riad are amazing! They went above and beyond for us. Unfortunately my husband fell ill while we were staying here. It was stressful and scary, but the staff went out for us and got us some medication to help him. On top of that they wouldn't even let us pay for the medicine. They also kept giving us bread and fruit, as that was the only food my husband could stomach. Really appreciated. They also serve breakfast at any time! As opposed to before 10 am as all the other riads. I really appreciate this as sometimes, you want to sleep in and take it easy and being stuck to a schedule sucks. Overall, the riad was great, the rooms for comfortable, but the staff made this riad special for us!

10/10 Excellent

Gianluca

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Amazing Riad
We stayed me and my gf for just one night we had superior double room and it was the best room ever!! Great welcoming, beautiful riad very close to the medina, top breakfast with fresh omelette too Would definitely book it again and again and again Thanks a lot for the service provided!

10/10 Excellent

Doug, Manchester, uk

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Instagram worthy riad with amazing comfort
Superior room was amazing - good bed, decor, light, bathroom, views of courtyard. Courtyard made for pictures! Really huge tasty breakfast and very friendly staff. Can't reccomended enough!

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
With Toddler in Fes
We travelled Morocco with our 16 month old boy. All 3 of us were treated very, very, well while staying at Riad Layalina. The staff is wonderful and make themselves available to accommodate what you need. The food was excellent, everything was clean, the location is great (right in the heart of medina, but removed enough for peace.) and again, the staff was great and loved playing with our boy. If you are traveling anywhere in Morocco and want the comforts of a western hotel (silence, black out shades, AC, ADA accommodations etc...) then a large hotel is the answer. But if you choose a Riad, this one is 10/10!

10/10 Excellent

Melissa, Palma de Mallorca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautifully restored riad in a perfect location
What a wonderful reception when we arrived! We loved the Berber egg & mint tea dinner. And the breakfasts - delicious all 3 mornings!! The staff were so attentive and helpful. Perfect location and would definitely return.

10/10 Excellent

Lara, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Riad in an excellent location!
We so enjoyed this jewel of a hotel. Close walking distance to the hustle and bustle but far enough away for it to be peaceful. Sa'id and Jafar looked after us extremely well serving up a free breakfast fit for kings. The Wifi is super fast, nice hot showers and beautiful decor throughout!

8/10 Good

Coco, Washington DC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Nice Riad
This Riad is a beautiful place, very well located, with a wonderful patio and a great roof terrace. Staff is always available and very friendly. I was however taken aback by the lack of attention to detail and lack of comfort of the room: some of the breakfast plates were made in China and not in Fez which is known for its beautiful ceramics, the bathroom was below par, and we couldn't get English-speaking channels on the TV. Also we had been told that we could not pay with a credit card. So there was no surprise there. Still it is very inconvenient to have to carry a lot of cash in order to pay the bill at the end of the stay....

10/10 Excellent

Francisco, US

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Moroccan riad
Beautiful Moroccan riad in the Medina. Fez is an allucinating maze of alleys, shops, colors and aromas, and Riad Layalina is not only very nice but very conviniently located. It also has a parking lot which any visitor to the city would envy. The staff was great from the time I called with some questions, to our reception with an egg tajina and spermint tea. And all throughout our stay. We actually decided to stay for three nights instead of one. The architectural detail and confort make Layalina a perfect example of a Moroccan palace. Our ample room with a king size bed and a great hammam like bathtub. looks into the patio with its alluring swimming pool. Definitely a must repeat experience.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great riad in a great location
Would highly recommend. Fantastic stay and the staff were incredible.

10/10 Excellent

simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location in medina
Helpful staff ,great breakfast,beautiful Riad with pool