Hotel Bellerive

After reading up on Casablanca, I was well prepared to be overcharged for inferior lodgings/goods/services. However, once we checked in, we loved the hotel. Yes, it is a little worn (as another reviewer put it) but there were no bugs and the hotel was clean. The view of the ocean from our room was wonderful, and breakfast brought out to you on the terrace with a view every morning was a treat. The AC didn't work the best, but once the sun goes down, Morocco is no longer unbearably hot, so we found it adequate. As two single American women, my sister and I were a little worried about what to expect in way of treatment. On the street there were some rude encounters (we dressed conservatively, by the way) but the hotel staff was courteous and friendly to us at all times. When it was time to leave, the staff called us a cab and spoke to the driver so he wouldn't overcharge us like the cabbie who drove us in when we arrived. I rated this hotel above average and not excellent because based on what you may be used to in Europe or America, you may find the hotel to be somewhat lacking. But by Casablanca standards, this was a gorgeous hotel and most definitely not overpriced.

Upon arrival, I showed my booking confirmation though it seemed they were not expecting us. We were given a room on the ground floor overlooking a children's play area. I asked for a seaview and was told there might be one available the next day. In the morning, he gave me a key for a room on the third floor. We looked at it but the shutters were broken so we could not get out on to the balcony. He said that was all he had. Consequently we looked at some other hotels nearby and moved out. Barely adequate is how I would describe the room. Not much for your money. The concierge was unhelpful and unwilling. He didn't even seem bothered when we moved out. Two hotels on either side are dearer but offer much better value for money. Good location for sight-seeing and beach.

A nice hotel situated on the Corniche in Casablanca. Ihad motorcycled to Casablanca from Scotland and was recommended this Hotel by a local garage owner. His recommendation was good. I arrived to find a lovely hotel and was made very welcome by the staff. The reception to the hotel is very grand and well kept. The hotel rates were clearly displayed and very reasonably priced for a 3 star hotel. The room provided to me was large and very clean with an outstanding view over the beach. Although a busy hotel situated near to a main road i was not disturbed by the traffic noise or pedestrian traffic. Breakfast was absolutely first class, served with a smile and not over priced. The car park at the front of the hotel was manned by very courteous individuals who took great care of my motorcycle as well as the other cars parked within. I stayed at this hotel for 2 nights and would easily have stayed for longer had time permitted. A good hotel well worth a visit andshould i return to Casablanca would not hesitate to use again.