Lonely Planet Review
Half a block from the heart of Times Sq, the cosy six-storey Casablanca fills its 48 rooms with a lightly North African style (and plenty of visiting American families eyeing nearby Broadway theatres).
Rooms and staff are nice, if priced to location, and the tiled hallways, tiger statues, Moroccan murals, and framed tapestries sure add to the North African flair. All visitors get a bonus with the big free breakfast and all-day cappuccinos in the second-floor lounge - naturally named Rick's Cafe after the movie. There's free wine and cheese from in the evenings, and a piano player plucking keys on Friday night. Rooms aren't massive, but nicely arranged - with wood-framed beds, DVD players, a window-side seating area, huge bathroom mirrors, and a big closet with ironing board. There's Internet access in all rooms - plus a computer with printer in the lounge. Roll-away beds (for roll-away guests) are no extra charge. Rooms with king-size beds are slightly bigger. All rooms have double-glazed windows, but light sleepers should stick with the back rooms.
Review by author
Robert Reid