Ibis Fès

Ibis Fès is a chain hotel on Avenue des Almohades in the Ville Nouvelle of Fes, next to the railway station, in Morocco's Fès-Meknès region. The Ville Nouvelle was developed under the French protectorate from the 1910s as a planned city of wide boulevards, and the hotel's position beside the train station makes it practical for early departures and late arrivals from Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech and Tangier. The medina of Fes el-Bali and the Bab Boujloud gate are a short taxi ride away, usually around 10 to 15 minutes depending on traffic, while the cafes, restaurants and shops of the new town are within walking distance. The building is a standard modern chain hotel in a functional design, without the historic character of the medina's riads, but with the predictability that appeals to business travellers, families and tour groups. Rooms are Standard Rooms and Twin Rooms, and published rates are about MAD 500 to 1,100 per night, a moderate price for Fes. Listed amenities include a restaurant, a bar, air conditioning and Wi-Fi, and air conditioning is a real advantage in summer when daytime temperatures often pass 35°C. The restaurant serves breakfast and meals in a mix of Moroccan and international dishes, and the bar is one of the few places in the area to serve alcohol, which is not available in many medina riads. Service is that of a mid-range chain, with a front desk able to arrange taxis, tours and airport transfers; Fes-Saïss airport is about 15 km away. The hotel suits travellers who prioritise convenience, transport links and fixed standards over atmosphere. Visitors who want to stay in the medina's lanes will find the location removed from the old city, but taxis are inexpensive and plentiful.