Les Jardins de la Koutoubia

The Hotel Les Jardins de La Koutoubia lies in the centre of Marrakech, Morocco, 200 metres from the 12th-century Koutoubia Mosque and 300 metres from the lively main square, Place Djemaa el Fna.

The Jardins de la Koutoubia is a three-storey hotel built in pink marble in the style of a traditional Moroccan palace. The courtyard features palm trees and an outdoor swimming pool complete with a sun terrace and a poolside bar. Managed by Clarins, spa facilities at the hotel comprise eight massage-treatment rooms, three traditional Moroccan steam rooms and an indoor swimming pool. The hotel also offers a fitness suite. The hotel's air-conditioned public areas offer wireless Internet access.

The Relais de Paris serves French food in a contemporary setting with soft lighting. The brasserie-style Restaurant Koutoubia offers Mediterranean dishes and Restaurant Morocain offers authentic Moroccan food in a traditional North African setting. Les Jardins de Ball offers food from India and Asia in a Far Eastern setting that opens onto a rooftop terrace with views of Koutoubia Mosque and the Marrakech skyline. The hotel offers conference and meeting facilities.

Staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide around-the-clock room service, exchange currency and advise on Marrakech's sights and attractions. Motorists will find garage parking on site.

The modern decor of the 112 guestrooms is complemented by traditional Moroccan decor and furnishings, including cushions and rugs. All are equipped with satellite television, wireless Internet access, ceiling fans, minibars and safes. Bathrooms offer tubs, showers, robes and slippers. In-room massage is available.

Djemaa el Fna Square, 300 metres from the hotel, offers a lively theatrical experience, complete with snake charmers, dancers, acrobats and magicians. It's also a great place to try authentic Moroccan food, cooked in the open.

Please note there is a compulsory gala dinner held at the hotel on New Year's Eve. The cost of entrance to this is included in the hotel rates for the 31st of December.