This hotel is far from new. You can tell that at some point it was a decent place; the lobby even leaves a pleasant impression. But as soon as you step into the room, that impression crumbles. There's dirt on the walls, scuffed furniture, stains everywhere in the bathroom, erosion on the plumbing, and, of course, an odor in the room. Initially, we were checked into a truly awful room with dim lighting and an unpleasant smell. I asked to be moved to another, which was slightly better but also had a smell – a different one, though we somehow got used to it quickly. There were no towels, so I asked, and they brought two. I also requested a kettle for the room. Overall, the staff tries their best. Despite the overall horror, it was clear the room had been cleaned; the floors were washed, and the bed linen was white. We even lifted the mattresses to check for bed bugs, and everything was clean. No other creatures were found.
There's a pool on the property, but I had no desire to take a dip, even though one woman was swimming in it. Apparently, she wasn't bothered by the chipped tiles and dirty sunbeds.
The hotel also has a cafe. The waitress would look at us each time, hoping we'd order something. But after seeing the general lack of hygiene, we dreaded to imagine what their kitchen was like, so we opted for burgers at the nearest gas station.
The advantage of this hotel is its proximity to the airport. However, a taxi ride still isn't cheap. We paid 30 dirhams to get to the hotel and 20 dirhams from the hotel to the airport. Walking with suitcases is out of the question, as the road has complex interchanges with no hint of sidewalks or pedestrian crossings.
The hotel is old, everything is in disrepair and has long needed renovation. But if you just need to catch a few hours of sleep between flights, you can probably put up with it. And definitely bring earplugs; the door is thin, and you can hear everything happening in the hallway.
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