Palais Medina Riad Resort, FesPalais Medina Riad Resort in Fes, Morocco has a corrected score of 2.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 11 of 15 hotels we score in Fes. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.6 before correction: Booking.com 2.8, Tripadvisor 2.6, Agoda 2.3. Rooms from about $136 a night (cached, not a live quote).Palais Medina Riad Resort is a five-star hotel situated in Fes between the old medina and the new city. It sits near the Borj Fez Mall and the Royal Palace, with Jbel Zallagh Hill visible from the rooms. The property features a five-hectare Andalusian garden, an outdoor pool with a snack bar, and an indoor pool. Guests can access a spa with a Turkish hammam, Jacuzzi, and foot bath, alongside three on-site restaurants and various sports facilities. The air-conditioned rooms and suites are suitable for travellers seeking traditional luxury. However, some guests have noted that the property requires renovation and certain rooms are small.What stands out

Large Andalusian garden

Multiple swimming pools

Full spa facilities

Close to shopping centres

Watch out for

Property needs renovation

Small guest rooms

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