Mövenpick Hotel du Lac Tunis

Mövenpick Hotel du Lac Tunis stands on the shore of Lake Tunis in Les Berges du Lac, the business and diplomatic district, and opened in April 2018. The hotel describes itself as ten minutes from Tunis-Carthage airport and fifteen minutes from downtown Tunis, with Sidi Bou Said, Carthage and the old medina about fifteen minutes away too. Rooms range from Deluxe and Superior King and Twin rooms to Premium Lake View rooms, a Junior Suite, several lake-view suites including an Ambassador Suite and a two-bedroom Presidential Suite. Facilities include an outdoor pool, a spa and a fitness centre that is open daily, plus meeting and wedding venues. Parking is included, with indoor spaces on site. The hotel carries Green Globe certification for responsible hospitality, and a daily afternoon Chocolate Hour is one of its trademarks.

Location and getting around: the district is modern and spacious rather than historic, with offices, embassies, cafes and the lake promenade. It suits travellers who prefer a quiet, orderly base with taxis and rideshare available, and it is not walkable to the medina. A taxi to the medina or Avenue Habib Bourguiba takes about fifteen minutes in normal traffic, and the TGM train is also within reach for Carthage and Sidi Bou Said. The airport proximity makes arrivals and departures simple, which is useful for early flights and for day trips that start at dawn.

Dining and rooms: Le Grand Restaurant is the all-day venue for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with indoor and outdoor seating, and MOOJ serves Mediterranean cuisine. Al Diwan is a lounge for coffee and drinks and La Table du Chef is also mentioned. Premium Lake View rooms and the suites are the best for the view across the water. Families can use the pool and the roomy suites, and couples will like the spa. Business travellers get meeting rooms and reliable service.

Who it suits and what to know: this is a good choice for first-timers who want comfort, parking and a simple base for tours to Carthage, Dougga and El Djem, as many tour operators pick up from hotels in this area. History lovers who want to wake up inside the medina may prefer Dar El Jeld, and beach lovers may prefer Gammarth. Breakfast is served in the main restaurant, so check whether your rate includes it. Rates are mid to upper range and can be lower at weekends outside business season, so compare dates.