Hotel Sahrai, an SLH Hotel

"Contemporary touches meet Moroccan influences at this hilltop escape overlooking the medina.Homemade pastries greet you on arrival in the neutral-hued guest rooms, which balance floor-to-ceiling windows, sleek furnishings, and glass-walled marble baths with brightly patterned rugs, decorative vases, and Moorish lamps. Theminimalist hammam is the highlight at the hotel’s Givenchy spa, while the Atlas mountain backdrop serves as eye candy beyond the chaise-lined infinity pool. Should you seek more spirited diversions, a stylish rooftop bar pulses with live music and DJ sets on the weekends. Sip champagne as the sun sets over Fes, then sample local delicacies like quail and almond tagine or roasted cockerel stuffed with raisins and semolina by candlelight at Amaraz restaurant."

Hotel Sahrai

"After a long day exploring the narrow alleyways and medieval souks of Fez's ancient fortified medina, there is no more stylish place to escape to than this newcomer. More like an urban resort than a city hotel, the property is perched over the Ville Nouvelle on a grassy hilltop with two glorious pools and a Givenchy spa. While the creamy white toned rooms, outfitted with king size beds, flat screen tvs and glassed-in rain showers, are like minimal designer lofts, while the public spaces, with carved limestone walls and tiled fountains, are very sensuously Moroccan. Hot List 2015 - Best Bargains (Under $200 a Night)"