Hotel Transatlantique

Seeing dire reviews of some of the 3-4 star hotels in Meknes, I initially booked the Ibis half way between the station and the old city but changed my booking to the Transatlantique as it had lovely gardens and pool in the photos. I stayed one night and the price was only slightly more than the Ibis. I am letting the photos speak for themselves as the hotel doesn't seem to have any recent reviews. If you want character, space and nostalgia this is the place. Ok, if you go down on all fours and check skirting boards you will find holes and marks but the hotel was built with quality furnishings and fittings which have lasted well. The bedroom I had was in the newer wing and termed superior. Classic rooms are smaller but perfectly adequate. Breakfast was very tired and unmemorable. Dinner was much better. There aren't a lot of shops or places to eat in the area around the hotel but I walked down the hill to the old town in 30 mins. Taxis are very cheap. I hired a taxi through the hotel to take me to Volubilis and on to Fez. One of the most interesting places I chose to stay during my tour of Morocco.

Een aangenaam hotel, niet in het centrum van Meknès, maar lekker rustig gelegen. Beetje ouderwetse kamers, mooi zwembad en terras, in lokale stijl ingericht. Vriendelijk personeel, goed ontbijt. Goede uitvalsbasis om Meknès te leren kennen.

Magnifique endroit. Calme et parfait pour se détendre au bord de la piscine. L'accueil est bon dans l'ensemble mais le personnel est un peu "froid". Peut-être de la réserve liée aux directives de l'hôtel?