Hyatt Regency Casablanca
by the TopOfHotel team
Hyatt Regency Casablanca is the best central base in the city for walking the Art Deco core and the Old Medina — strong on location and convenience, less on design flair, with big rooms, an outdoor pool, and chain service that rarely slips.
Hyatt Regency Casablanca is the best central base in the city for walking the Art Deco core and the Old Medina — strong on location and convenience, less on design flair, with big rooms, an outdoor pool, and chain service that rarely slips.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Picture a 12-storey tower standing on the square locals call the heart of the city — that is Hyatt Regency Casablanca, open since 1992 and a long-standing reference point for international travelers and business visitors. The 255 rooms and suites are laid out wider than the city norm, starting around 32 sq m, with a clearly separated work zone and sitting area. You walk in to warm-toned curtains, a large soft bed, and a desk by the window. High-floor rooms facing the square take in the city and the Casablanca skyline; after dark you catch the lights of the Old Medina and Boulevard Mohammed V. Guests consistently call the rooms clean, the beds comfortable, and the shower pressure strong, and the place holds the familiar Hyatt chain standard. The look is warm colonial blended with contemporary Moroccan, so anyone who prefers understated comfort over loud design should feel at home.
Food and amenities
The heart of a stay here is how complete the facilities are. There is an outdoor pool with sun loungers and a lounging area, good for cooling off after a day on foot, and beside it a spa and sauna that reviewers praise for traditional Moroccan treatments, especially the hammam, which many try for the first time here. The 24-hour gym covers anyone who trains on their own clock. On food, several dining styles sit inside the tower. Bistrot Le Cafe handles easygoing meals all day, and the main restaurant lays out a big international-meets-Moroccan breakfast buffet that guests rate highly, with fresh pastries, fruit, cheese, and made-to-order hot dishes. The standout is the Casablanca Bar, a cocktail bar that deliberately echoes its namesake film, with low light, soft jazz, and classic cocktails. The service draws heavy praise too: staff speak French, English, and Arabic, and they regularly arrange Hassan II Mosque trips and city tours so you do not waste time hunting.
Location and getting there
Location is the hotel's strongest card, no question. It stands on Place des Nations Unies, the square locals have treated as the city center since the French colonial era. Step out of the lobby and you are in the Old Medina within 3 minutes, an old quarter packed with Moroccan shops, spices, and friendly-priced local eateries. Across the square is Boulevard Mohammed V, the city's best stretch of 1920s-30s Art Deco buildings — walk and photograph your way along and you see Casablanca's golden age in a way no other Moroccan city offers. Casa-Port station is a 5-7 minute drive, handy for trains to Rabat or Marrakech, and the Hassan II Mosque, among the largest in Africa, is about 10 minutes by car. From Mohammed V Airport (CMN) it is roughly 30 km, with a direct train running into the city. Simply put, if you came to Casablanca to walk the center without leaning on taxis, this is the best location in the district.
Things to know before booking
Straight talk to help you decide. The most common gripe is the age of the building: the hotel opened in 1992, and some decor, carpet, and bathrooms are showing wear, with a share of reviews feeling not every room has been fully renovated. Anyone expecting brand-new sparkle may feel it does not quite match a five-star rate. Second is square noise — because it sits on the busy Place des Nations Unies, some nights you get traffic and foot noise drifting from the Old Medina across the way, so light sleepers should request a high floor facing into the building. Third, in-house extras run high to international chain rates across the minibar, spa, and bar, and Wi-Fi carries a fee on some packages, so check at booking. Last, on the Old Medina across the square: the atmosphere is great, but watch for pushy vendors and pickpockets in the evening, and carry few valuables when you head out.
Our take
After reading through hundreds of real guest reviews, Hyatt Regency Casablanca nails the pitch of best central location, big rooms, and chain service that rarely slips. If your trip looks like waking up and walking into the Old Medina for Moroccan spices, sipping coffee along Boulevard Mohammed V under the Art Deco facades, then coming back for the pool and a cocktail at the Casablanca Bar before dinner in town, this answers every box. If you expect a brand-new hotel with Instagram-loud design, the aging tower may disappoint slightly. Overall we give it 8.3/10, best suited to business travelers, couples, and families who want to be in the center of Casablanca within walking distance of everything that matters, with the familiar comfort of international chain service.
Score Breakdown
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The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Best central location in the district by some distance. The hotel sits right on Place des Nations Unies, a 3-minute walk from the Old Medina, with Boulevard Mohammed V and the city's finest Art Deco facades directly across the square.
- Rooms run wider than the city norm, starting around 32 sq m, with a separate work zone and sitting area, soft beds, and high-floor units that look out over the square and the Casablanca skyline.
- Facilities cover the bases. There is an outdoor pool with sun loungers, a sauna and steam room, a 24-hour gym, and a spa that guests praise for traditional Moroccan hammam treatments.
- Service runs to international Hyatt standard and rarely slips. Check-in and check-out move fast, staff speak several languages, and the concierge is good at arranging Hassan II Mosque trips and city tours.
- Several dining styles sit inside the tower, from the easygoing Bistrot Le Cafe to a big international-meets-Moroccan breakfast buffet and the Casablanca Bar, which leans into the mood of its namesake film.
- The tower opened in 1992, and some decor and bathrooms are starting to show their age. A share of reviews feel not every room has been fully renovated, so anyone expecting pin-sharp five-star newness may be slightly let down at this price.
- It sits on a busy central square that buzzes all day. Some nights you get traffic and foot noise drifting from the Old Medina across the way, so light sleepers should ask for a high floor facing into the building.
- In-house extras run high to international chain rates, covering the minibar, spa treatments, and bar drinks. Wi-Fi carries a fee on some packages, so check the fine print when you book.
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Insider Tips
- Ask for floor 8 or higher on the side facing Place des Nations Unies. You get the best city and Casablanca-skyline views, plus the streetlife lit up after dark.
- Walk across the square and turn onto Boulevard Mohammed V to see the 1920s-30s Art Deco buildings, a corner few visitors bother to find.
- The in-house Casablanca Bar opens in the evening. Have a cocktail in the classic-film setting before heading out for dinner in the city.