Pestana's
concept is simple, besides a room, you get a proper kitchen and a
reception area with TV, so basically you're staying in an independent
flat. The whole thing used to be called apart-hotel, but because it
doesn't sound cool they prefer to be called Suites & Residences.
And the trick works. For a starting price of 1200 dhs you get around
40 sqm of brand new state of the art design, even the kitchen looks
like we are in 2078, especially because in the future they may cook
with other technologies since I couldn't find any pot. The bathroom
is big and functional, with a basin. The whole hotel feels light and
relaxing, the grey tones bringing good karma to our sleep.
The location is
probably is the best thing altogether, belongs to the ultra new Anfa
Place designed by Foster, overlooking the sea and attached to a
really nice cute shopping mall. Around you can find coffee shops like
Paul, and restaurants like Fluxia o Pizza Pino. The Megarama cinema
is a jewel less than 4 minutes walking and the rest of the Corniche
(the promenade that runs along the seaside) is right there with its
infinite choice of pools and restaurants. No need to bother with
other pools since you get one in the Pestana, but I would certainly
recommend trying Le Pilotis for lunch. So basically if you are
planning on taking a holiday in Casablanca and you have no business
that force you to be in the loud center, Pestana is a good option at
a moderate price. The service is kind and professional and they try
their best to make you feel at home. That said don't bother about the
breakfast or the lunch since there are more interesting options at a
stone's throw.
Anfa Place Living Resort, Boulevard de La Corniche - Ain Diab, Casablanca
tel. +212 (0)522795700
