The hotel is 2 miles from the old city of Tunis and 500 metres from the zoo. Tunis is a mixture of modern and French colonial architecture, with a well preserved medieval medina. The town has a maze of back streets, crowded with persuasive sellers of perfume, spice and souvenirs but also modern areas and buildings made of steel and glass.

Right Choice

This hotel will appeal to families and couples looking for a comfortable base for exploring this fascinating city. Tunis is an ideal destination for a holiday in Tunisia

Location and Resort

The Mercure El Mechtel Hotel has 451 rooms, decorated in pleasant tones and light wood furnishings. There are regular local buses which take approximately 35 minutes to travel into Tunis, which can then easily be explored by foot. Among the popular sites to visit are the famous ruins at Carthage, on the outskirts of Tunis.

Swimming Pools

The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool.

Eating and Drinking

The hotel has 4 restaurants and 5 bars. One of the restaurants is on the ninth floor and has panoramic views across the city. NEW YEARS EVE GALA MEALS INCLUDED

Accommodation

All have bath/shower WC air conditioning minibar TV telephone hairdryer safe * (certain amenities may be payable locally)

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