This is a Tunisian one-off. Designed by French architect Philippe Boisselier, it’s slickly stylish and coolly modern, with Philippe Starck and Ron Arad furniture in 10 huge, minimalist suites. They make the most of the stunning position, with glass walls onto balconies overlooking the white villas of moneyed Carthage, ancient Punic ports, deep-blue sea and shadowy mountains.
Cutting-edge design includes electronic blinds, automatic doors, and an open-plan bedroom and bathroom. The grey marble jacuzzi stands like a monument on a platform facing the bed (apparently this continues an ancient Carthaginian tradition). Downstairs, the bar – with the same jaw-dropping view - attracts Tunis’ jetset. The sleek restaurant has Asian-Mediterranean cuisine, an open-plan kitchen and a long terrace overlooking the Gulf. There’s also a lush but remarkably good-value spa with a hammam. And, with a maximum of 20 guests, there's a personal feel that’s often absent in designer hotels.