Tunis Marriott Hotel is a five-star hotel at the Centre Urbain Nord in the El Khadra district, in the northern part of the city. It has 199 individually furnished rooms, ranging from Superior and Deluxe Rooms of about 260 to 320 square feet, through Junior Suites, to full Suites of more than 440 square feet that sleep three. Beds are king or twin, and air conditioning and free Wi-Fi come as standard. The hotel is a modern, business-minded property with nine meeting rooms, but it also has plenty for leisure guests: a seasonal outdoor pool with loungers and umbrellas, a spa with a Turkish bath, a steam room and massage treatments including Ayurvedic ones, and a rooftop bar with views over the city. It is a good choice for travellers who want international-chain comfort and quick airport access rather than a historic address.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in a modern, planned district rather than in the old city, so you will not stumble into souks from the front door. What you do get is speed. The airport is about nine minutes by car, Avenue Habib Bourguiba is about six minutes, and the Ariana station is four minutes by car.
The medina, the Bardo Museum and the TGM stations for Carthage and Sidi Bou Said are all a short taxi ride, and taxis are inexpensive. An airport shuttle is available on request for a fee, and free self-parking is offered for those with a hire car, which is a real convenience in a city where parking can be hard to find.
Rooms, dining and facilities
Four restaurants and a poolside bar mean you can eat on site every evening without repeating yourself, and the rooftop bar is a pleasant place for a drink after a day of sightseeing. Buffet breakfast is available at an extra charge, so check whether your rate includes it.
The pool is seasonal and open during the day, the spa books up on weekends, and there is a 24-hour front desk, laundry service, a gift shop and banking services on site. The hotel is large enough to handle groups but not so big that it feels anonymous.
Who it suits and what to know: this is the practical five-star choice for first-time visitors who plan to see Tunis and the Roman sites by tour or taxi, for business travellers, and for families who want a pool and a predictable standard. It is less atmospheric than Dar El Jeld or the clifftop guesthouses of Sidi Bou Said, and the surroundings are modern and busy.
Pair it with a night in Sidi Bou Said if you want character, or use it as the base for day trips to Dougga, Kairouan and El Djem, since tour operators commonly pick up from hotels in the city. Rates are mid to upper range and move with events, so compare dates.
Why stay here
- ✓199 rooms
- ✓Seasonal outdoor pool
- ✓Spa with Turkish bath and steam room
- ✓Four restaurants and a poolside bar
- ✓Rooftop bar
- ✓Free self parking and free Wi-Fi
- ✓Airport shuttle for a fee
- ✓24-hour front desk
Good questions
Where is Tunis Marriott Hotel?+
It is at the Centre Urbain Nord in the El Khadra district of northern Tunis. The airport is about nine minutes away by car.
Does the hotel have a pool and spa?+
Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool and a spa with a Turkish bath, a steam room and massage treatments. Check pool hours when you book.
Is it close to the medina?+
It is a short taxi ride rather than a walk. Avenue Habib Bourguiba is about six minutes by car, and the medina is a little further.
