Yes, hotel needs major updating. Yes, the man at the front desk is not the prime example of hospitality. But all in all, this hotel did the job for us for the one night we were in Casablanca. Major pluses for being directly across a super market, for having great wifi (good enough to watch Netflix perfectly), and for being located near good non-moroccan restaurants. Bathroom is typically style with no tub so whole bathroom will get wet when you shower. Room SEEMED clean. Taxi to airport will cost 240dirham.