This is not a 5 star hotel by any means. Few of the staff speak english or irish for that matter ,there is no internet in the rooms,the breakfast is plain [they forgot to scramble the eggs at all],if you do not know your number you will feel very uncomfortable @ breakfast with cold looks and indifference to you r requests.everybody seems to want a tip for doing nothing at all..it also sells the most expensiver alcohil on the planet earth ?6.50 for a Vodka and Coke.On a positive note it appears better than others in this dirty little city...much ado about nothing sorry

The Minzah hotel is meant to be one of two 5 star hotels in Tangier, I well could be one but seems to left alone with itself by who ever owns it. The location is great right in the heart of town with some stunning views that one could have if there would be some bits of investment and care - unfortunately it seems there isn't. Value for money again far from 'good'. It is more reasonable in pricing then the other 5* in town but old and worn out. The place has so much to offer but no one seems to utilize it. Breakfast is poor for a 5* hotel and while some of the staff are very attentive and nice, others are more busy with themselves. Internet is chargeable and then it disconnects every other minute and when you mention it at check out you're still charged if you don't insist to speak to the IT Manager who finally understood. This checking his software telling the online time of the guest which is by the way as bad as their entire wireless network ;-) One plus, they don't charge for parking which is great.

I've stayed here a few times but haven't posted a review before. The location is good, and it can best be described as a faded grand hotel. The staff are courteous and nicely turned out in Moroccan costume. The rooms are OK, clean, but in need of updating. Everyone speaks good English. The breakfast is served in a lovely courtyard, and is very good. There is a large pool and a huge spa/fitness centre. I haven't tried the restaurant, but hear good reports. The bar is a popular place and apparently stays open as long as there are customers. It's expensive by local standards, but worth a visit, Some very quaint ornaments and pictures on display, and the whole place has an atmosphere all of its own.

Was in Tangiers for business so booked into this hotel in the centre of town. Sadly, the first room was so small and smokey ( the previous occupant must have chain smoked 2 packs the previous night!) that I requested a change. The staff were happy to oblige and moved me to a much nicer room overlooking the bay. The view of the port and of Spain in the distance was fantastic. Now for the bad news..There was no internet in the room. No longer an option for a hotel that is hoping to attract serious business travellers and even techno literate tourists. The only way to go online was to use the free wifi from the lobby, not an ideal option at all. Also there was no workspace in the room, the dressing table provided was barely wider than my laptop and no spare plugs to charge appliances from - phone laptop etc. The interior of the room was tired and badly in need of renovating. My windows didn't shut properly, the bathroom was in a bad state of repair and the a/c was pretty useless. The overwhelming smell of stale smoke on everything was kind of off putting. The restaurant was overlit and not all that welcoming. It was like stepping back into the 1960s. As expected the menu and food were as dull and uninspiring as the surroundings. What the hotel really needs ( and in fact has probably needed for a long time) is a complete re-furb and modernisation. There is no place in the 21st century for a hotel which cannot offer connectivity to its clients. New carpets, curtains and better lighting are also long overdue. The good news is that after this cosmetic facelift the hotel should be amazing. It's in a great location at the centre of town, the layout of the public areas is great, the staff are pretty friendly and the views from the rooms can be amazing. I loved the quirky backlit bronze signage around the hotel - even if the staircase was a bit hard to find and nowhere near the lifts! Both the medina and the kasbah are only a short walk away. Hopefully the Iraqi owners will invest some money in this once grand hotel -Matisse is rumoured to have been a former guest,and restore its former glory.