Hotel Heure Bleue Palais - Relais & Châteaux (Essaouira, Morocco)

The breakfast buffet at this hotel has so many options that you won't know where to start. You can have something local or opt for one of your regular favourites. There's so much to try, and none of it is the reheated stuff you get at other hotels.

The pool area is simply stunning and offers some amazing views of the neighbourhood and even out to sea. There are plenty of loungers and there's a very relaxed feel to the place. You'll get some great shots of the Medina so don't forget your camera.

The people that work at this hotel are incredibly polite and very professional in their attitude towards the guests. You will feel like royalty from the moment that you step through the door with each member of staff making it their business to ensure that you are happy.

Some of the guests felt that the décor of the rooms was a bit too dark for their liking and gave the place a musty feeling. They were also a little put off by the smell which they said smelled of damp, but this could simply be down to humidity and the rooms being out of use for a while.

Some guests that have stayed in other hotels in the area were a little surprised at the rates charged. They thought that while this is a lovely place, it is no better than some of the cheaper options in the same neighbourhood.