I loved what everyone else loved : the location, the big room (I had a single with bath), the breakfast and the meals; the staff was friendly and although my room did not overlook any gardens, the room was quiet.
The price was also good.
I was surprised by the very negative above comment.

We signed in and thought the hotel was clean, conveniant, and comfortable. Good restaurant and quality of food and service. We were approached at the Medina by one of the hotel staff and harrassed to buy carpets and perfume after we repeatedly told him we were not interested. Very confrontational and my son and I ended up giving him a token sum to ...

I lived at the Maison Doree last summer for a few weeks and I have nothing but good things to say about the hotel! It's warm, yeah--heck! It's the Middle East!

The staff is incredibly friendly. Make an effort to get to know them if you can because they're not only helpful, but they are interesting, too. Breakfast is served daily ...

Hotel Maison Doree is well located between the main street (centerville) of Tunis and the train station, within walking distance of both. It has an attractive lobby/reception, the staff speaks passable english, there is a lift. The rooms are spartan but clean and serviceable. Bath and toilet are on the hall. During the summer months, ask for an ...

The room was poor, cold (it was winter), and looking onto a very noisy street.
Staff becomes quickly unpleasant. It was supposed to have "french manners" !!??

The WORST: they agreed to keep our bags in the left-luggage office for a couple of hours when we leaved. Time enough for being STOLEN (mobile phone, guide of Tunisia, and even ...