Elite Traveler March-April 2016

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Oriental Pool Villa MANDARIN ORIENTAL, MARRAKECH

When every suite at the city’s newest hotel comes with its own pool and at least 1,450 sq ft of airy modern style, there are no disappointments. But the Oriental Pool Villa should help the property establish itself as one of the more remarkable options for understated luxury. The villa is accessed via giant, studded, kasbah-style doors, which open onto a sheltered courtyard built around a sleek pool that guests could roll into from bed. Mandarin trademarks include soothing color schemes (chic white daybeds) plus high tech touches, such as retractable TVs. Special amenities Priority sessions in the yoga studio or spa. Size 4,547 sq ft Number of bedrooms Two Weekly rate From $16,500 Contact Mark Bradford, general manager, +212 524 298 888, mbradford@mohg.com, mandarinoriental.com

TV chef Meryem Cherkaou, who oversees the hotel’s Mes’Lalla restaurant, can be booked for private in-suite dinners.