Saphir Palace & Spa

Hammamet


Previously managed by luxury chain Sofitel, Saphir has somehow held on to its five stars, though standards have slipped. Two gold pill-shaped lifts whisk visitors from the lobby to marbled rooms, which are still decent enough, but some travellers report a number of annoyances, from unusable wi-fi to a deposit for pool towels and not being allowed to bring bottled water from outside.