Africa Hotel — Hotel in Tunis

Outside food is banned so I ate the room service & ended up in hospital. Stay away if you value your health.

The Supreme Leader’s Gastronomic Gaffe: An Epicurean Escapade at a “5-Star Hotel”

Citizens of the globe, it is with a heavy heart and a lighter stomach that I, Howard X, the esteemed Kim Jong Un impersonator, recount the harrowing tale of my recent hotel stay—a saga of culinary misfortune and bureaucratic absurdity during my film shoot for the Tunisian TV show “Super Tounsi”. https://youtu.be/kiPKZ_d-WkA?si=qAd2x1f_uHcZ41R-

In the hallowed halls of what was touted as a “5-star” hotel, I encountered a draconian decree: the absolute prohibition of outside food, enforced with the zeal of a North Korean border guard. This left me, after the city’s eateries had dimmed their lights at 10pm, with no choice but to summon the room service—a decision I would soon lament.

Having not partaken in any sustenance for a period of 9 hours, a stretch of time sufficient to watch the entire “The Godfather” series, I indulged in a midnight repast of soup, steak, and salad. Yet, what transpired next was an internal uprising that would have made even the most seasoned despot quiver. Within two hours, I was besieged by a crippling pain that heralded the onset of a night-long ordeal, relegating me to the confines of the bathroom as I battled a relentless diarrhoea onslaught.

The ensuing days were marred by a cocktail of anti-diarrhoea and pain medication, rendering me a mere shadow of the formidable leader I portrayed, barely able to muster the strength for my on-screen duties. By the third day, with the medication proving futile, I capitulated to the expertise of the emergency room, where a shot provided a fleeting respite from the agony.

Despite the swift intervention, the aftermath left me debilitated, too frail to embark on my scheduled flight, necessitating an extended stay within the hotel’s unforgiving walls. The medical professionals deduced, with a high degree of certainty, that the last meal I consumed was the likely perpetrator of my condition, as the timeline of symptoms squarely implicated the hotel’s fare.

With this evidence, I approached the hotel’s management, a body as unyielding as the Party’s Central Committee, seeking financial redress for the gastronomic injustice inflicted upon me. Their response was as cold as the Siberian winter—they not only rebuffed my request for compensation but also had the temerity to demand payment for the very meal that had laid siege to my well-being. In a bold act of defiance, I disregarded their demands and exited, leaving the bewildered film production company to contend with the aftermath.

Adding insult to injury, the hotel’s archaic policies extended beyond the dining experience. They forbade the presence of two unmarried female accountants in the sanctity of my room, compelling us to conduct a conspicuous exchange of substantial sums of currency in the full view of the lobby’s onlookers—a spectacle that would have been less conspicuous on the streets of Pyongyang.

In conclusion, dear travellers, if you value your digestive system and your privacy, you might want to book elsewhere. And if you’re stuck at this hotel, treat the room service menu like it’s a script for a bad movie: just say no. Safe travels, and may your dining experiences be less...

I stayed at this hotel for 3 nights with my family in late October 2024 for vacation. Two rooms, in total 4 people. EVERYTHING was excellent. I do not understand the few people that have put negative comments about this hotel. I did not find anything negative: o Location: EXCELLENT. Just in front of a main bulevard, similar to the "Champs-Élysées" in Paris. Very close to Medina, just 20 min on foot. Taxis were near by, though I was using the Bolt taxi application, which is popular in Tunis, instead of hailing a taxi. o Staff: VERY HELPFUL, polite, speaking French and English fluently. If you want to organise a private tour for your family, or something similar, ask for Fedi, an fluent English speaking person, warm, eager to help and provide ideas. The rest of the staff was also good. I asked for a bottle of water while I was having breakfast and they brought water and glasses for my whole family at the table. o Breakfast: Very good, big choice to choose from. I especially liked the omelletes cooked in front of you and the pancakes. I have been in many cities around the world and this was a very good breakfast. Even my wife and children liked it very much and they are "picky". o Rooms: Quite large, clean, with good A/C. Minor: Rooms could have an espresso machine and maybe a fresh bottle of water every day. Second minor note: More toilet paper to be found in the room, just in case. o WiFi: Of course there was WiFi, free, maybe not too fast, but ok for general use. As said, a memorable stay. I DEFINITELY...

I recently stayed at the Hotel Africa and was pleasantly surprised. Having read some of the reviews I didn't expect much. But my room was very comfortable, clean and looked current, except for the TV which was an older model but worked just fine. Overall the hotel is in a great location in the city with an easy walk to the Medina and train station. The restaurant staff were extremely professional and took great care of us, especially Balhassan and Billy, they were exceptional. The breakfast and dinner buffets had a good variety of well prepared food. There was a comfortable bar and the lobby was attractive. Finally there was 24 hour security at the entrance which made me feel safe. I would definitely stay...