Hotel Rembrandt stands at the corner of Boulevard Mohamed V and Boulevard Pasteur in the City Center district, attached to a shopping centre and facing the promenade. It is a straightforward, mid-range base for travellers who want to walk to the squares and the beach without paying for a grand hotel. The property page shows 70 rooms, an outdoor pool with a children's pool, air conditioning, free WiFi in the rooms, a poolside bar, a terrace and a restaurant, L'Hexagone, serving Mediterranean dishes with ocean views. There is also a concierge, a 24-hour front desk, an elevator and meeting rooms. It suits families, groups and budget-conscious visitors who value location and a pool over polish, and it is honest to say that the building is older and some guests find the rooms dated.
Location and getting around
The walking times on the property page are the main selling point. The Grand Socco and the Petit Socco are each about eight minutes on foot, the Port of Tangier and Tangier Beach about eleven, and Place de la Kasbah about thirteen. Place de France and the American Legation Museum are within about ten minutes.
Tanger Ville station is a ten-minute drive and the airport about twenty-seven minutes by car. An airport shuttle can be arranged on request for a fee, and parking is available at a modest daily charge, which helps if you arrive by car.
Rooms and atmosphere
Expect a classic three-class hotel rather than a design-led one. Rooms have air conditioning and free WiFi, and the restaurant and terrace look out over the sea, which is the best reason to ask for a higher floor or a view room. Several reviewers describe the property as dated and in need of refurbishment, so go with realistic expectations and compare recent photos before you book. Breakfast is a paid buffet, so check whether your rate includes it, and note that a tourist tax may be charged separately.
Who it suits and good to know: a poolside bar and a nightclub on site make the hotel lively, and some guests report noise at night, including on upper floors, so light sleepers should ask for a room away from the pool area or bring earplugs. Check-in begins mid-afternoon and check-out is at noon, and pets are not allowed.
It is a sensible choice for a ferry-linked stay, for families who want a pool, and for first-time visitors who want to walk to the main sights. If you prefer silence and character, a Kasbah guesthouse is the alternative, and if you want a classic grand hotel, look at El Minzah.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool and kids pool
- ✓Restaurant with sea views
- ✓Poolside bar and terrace
- ✓Free WiFi in rooms
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓24-hour front desk and concierge
- ✓Parking for a modest fee
- ✓Airport shuttle on request
Good questions
How far is Hotel Rembrandt from the medina?+
The Grand Socco and the Petit Socco are each about eight minutes on foot, and Place de la Kasbah is about thirteen. The beach and port are about eleven minutes away.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
Yes, there is an outdoor pool and a children's pool, plus a poolside bar. Check the seasonal pool dates for your travel period.
Is it noisy at night?+
Some guests report noise from the poolside bar and the on-site nightclub, so ask for a room away from the pool area if you are a light sleeper.
