Golden Tulip El Mechtel is a large four-star hotel on Avenue Ouled Haffouz in the Omrane district of Tunis, on the north-western side of the centre. It has 344 rooms, a mixture of Superior, Business and Executive Rooms and a range of Suites, with king or twin beds and, in the suites, extra sleeping space for families. Facilities are those of a full-service city hotel: a seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers, an on-site spa called FidjiSpa, three restaurants including an Italian one, a coffee shop, a garden, a terrace, an art gallery and a nightclub. Free Wi-Fi is available in the rooms and free self-parking is offered. For travellers who want the services of a bigger hotel at a lower price than the lakeside and coastal five-star options, it is a sensible mid-range choice.
Location and getting around
The hotel is about three minutes by car from Avenue Habib Bourguiba and four minutes from the National Theatre of Tunisia, which puts the centre of the city within easy reach by taxi. The medina is a short ride beyond. The Tunis Zoo is about a three-minute walk away, and the Bab El Assel and Bab El Khadra stations are six and twelve minutes on foot respectively.
A Carrefour supermarket is about eight minutes on foot, which is handy for water, snacks and supplies. The airport is about sixteen minutes by car, and a shuttle is available on request for a fee.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms are sized for business and leisure travellers alike, and the suites are the better choice for a family of three or four. Three restaurants make eating on site easy, and the nightclub and terrace give the hotel a livelier feel in the evening than some of its more reserved competitors.
Buffet breakfast is available at an extra charge on some rates, so confirm what is included when you book. The hotel also has on-site bike hire and limousine service, and the spa is an inexpensive way to rest after a day of walking in the souks.
Who it suits and what to know: this is a good value base for first-time visitors who plan to see the medina, the Bardo and the Roman sites on tours and want a pool and parking without paying five-star prices. It lacks the sea views of Gammarth and the atmosphere of the medina, and the surroundings are urban and busy.
It also suits groups and families, since several room types sleep more than two. Prices are lower than at the lakeside and coastal hotels, and they fall further outside the busiest spring and autumn weeks, so compare dates.
Why stay here
- ✓344 rooms
- ✓Seasonal outdoor pool
- ✓FidjiSpa on site
- ✓Three restaurants
- ✓Nightclub and terrace
- ✓Art gallery and garden
- ✓Free self parking and free Wi-Fi
- ✓Airport shuttle for a fee
Good questions
Where is Golden Tulip El Mechtel?+
It is on Avenue Ouled Haffouz in the Omrane district of Tunis, about three minutes by car from Avenue Habib Bourguiba.
Does the hotel have a pool and spa?+
Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool and an on-site spa. Check pool hours when you book.
Is it good for families?+
Several suite and room types sleep more than two, and the Tunis Zoo is about a three-minute walk away, so it works well for families.
