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title: "Hotel El Kennaria vs Ryad Selyen: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Ryad Selyen. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. Hotel El Kennaria or Ryad Selyen in Marrakesh? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices…"
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# Hotel El Kennaria vs Ryad Selyen

Both are in Marrakesh, 360 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Marrakesh
## [Hotel El Kennaria](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-el-kennaria-marrakech/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.6 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 7.7

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1579369/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · ★★★★ · Marrakesh
## [Ryad Selyen](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ryad-selyen-marrakech/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.4

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2048705/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Ryad Selyen

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 360 m apart.

### Choose Hotel El Kennaria if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose Ryad Selyen if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is Hotel El Kennaria better than Ryad Selyen?

1.  More guest reviews (93 vs 7), so the rating is more reliable (×13)
2.  43 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+43)
3.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
4.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is Ryad Selyen better than Hotel El Kennaria?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 7.6) (+0.9)
2.  Has a swimming pool

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Hotel El Kennaria | Ryad Selyen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.6 | 8.5  (+0.9) |
| Location | 7.7 | 7.4 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 | – |
| Public transport | 1.9 | 2.3  (+0.4) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.8 | 8.5  (+0.7) |
| Guest rating | 7.6 | 8.5  (+0.9) |
| Number of reviews | 93  (+86) | 7 |
| Rank in Marrakesh | top 92% | top 56%  (+36%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.7  (+0.3) | 7.4 |
| Distance to Marrakesh centre | 280 m  (−270 m) | 550 m |
| To public transport | 1.6 km | 1.6 km |
| To the airport | 5.3 km | 5.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 132  (+43) | 89 |
| Sights within 1 km | 20  (+3) | 17 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 15 | 6 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2021 | – |
| Listed amenities | 18  (+14) | 4 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

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## Location

360 m apart

## Hotel El Kennaria or Ryad Selyen: common questions

### Which is better, Hotel El Kennaria or Ryad Selyen?

Ryad Selyen leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Hotel El Kennaria or Ryad Selyen?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Hotel El Kennaria is closer: 280 m from the centre, against 550 m for Ryad Selyen.

### How far apart are Hotel El Kennaria and Ryad Selyen?

The two hotels are 360 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-el-kennaria-marrakech-vs-ryad-selyen-marrakech/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/