We stayed here 2 nights and were mildly disappointed. Traditional yet uninspired decor. Poor value (we paid $300 per night!). Semi-attentive staff. Sketchy location. The restaurant was mediocre: leathery steak, mediocre service, tourist trap, over priced. Avoid this place.

La Maison Bleue was, without a doubt, the most amazing hotel I've ever stayed in and is certainly the best in Fés. Upon arrival, I was upgraded to a deluxe suite at no extra charge. The deluxe suite was beyond incredible. Two floors of elegant furnishings, three sitting areas, a flat screen HD television, an enormous bathroom, beautiful bedding, and an overall feeling of luxury. My room overlooked the courtyard area, which was blessed with traditional live Moroccan music during dinner hours. I chose not to have dinner at the hotel, but instead to wander the medina at night, so I cannot speak to the quality or experience of the meal. However, I did have breakfast at the hotel and it was the most amazing breakfast of my life. 10 different kinds of bread, pastries, and treats - fresh coffee, juices, and fruits - warm rice with milk and honey - as well as jams and other delights I'm surely forgetting. My breakfast was included in my room rate, unlike several of the other riads I visited. Free wireless internet access was also included, which was a nice extra that many other riads do not include.
The aesthetics of the hotel are amazing. Walking in to the courtyard area takes your breath away with its high ceilings, ornate fixtures, and traditional Moroccan appointments. If you're looking for a romantic and tranquil experience in Fés, I would highly recommend a stay at La Maison Bleue.

Both hotels are in a very dangerous part of the city.
if you stay at either maison bleue, make sure you don't leave after 5 pm as the neighborhood is too dangerous for you to leave at night.
their food and service are horrible.

consider staying somewhere off Hassan II boulevard in the new city where it's very safe and you can come and go anytime of the day.

LOCATION - 5
Hotel is in the medina, right opposite the Batha museum on Place Batha, therefore easy to find and reach by car and only a 5 min walk from the main entrance to the medina. There are two public parking areas nearby.
ROOMS - 5
Rooms are very nice: spacious, luxurious and wonderfully decorated (classis Moroccan style). Many have private terraces or balconies and most offer a view on the medina, as does the roof top terrace.
SERVICE - 5
We never experienced better service during our trip in Morocco than in this hotel. All employees were very friendly and helpful, all spoke good English.
FOOD - 3
Breakfast was good and served on our private terrace. We didn’t dine in the main house, as we don’t like music and shows during dinner (so called palace dinner). Instead we chose the Riad (10 min walk thru the medina), which offers a great view from its rooftop terrace. The food was nothing special, but the employees once again very friendly and helpful. The Hotel and Riad are also licensed to serve alcohol.
FACILITIES – 3
Main house has no pool and no hammam, but you can use both in the Riad (the hammam costs extra). The pool is small. Internet access is possible.

This is a great, small luxury hotel in classical Moroccan style, with caring staff and superb rooms at an optimal position in central Fez. The food is only average quality.