simpcity Are you planning your Umrah trip? You must book the hotels to stay in the holy cities during your Umrah trip. Hotels are the most important element of the Umrah package that requires early booking by travellers. Hotels are the most common type of accommodation in Makkah, where a lot of pilgrims stay when on an Umrah trip. Every single Umrah traveller wants to stay at a hotel that is nearer to Masjid al-Haram. Well, that’s possible, but it will cost you more than the hotels that are far away from the Haram.
You may now be wondering if there are many hotels in Makkah, but what are the top ones?
This is what we are going to discuss in this text!
- Fairmont Makkah Clock Royal Tower
Fairmont Makkah Clock Royal Tower is located in the Abraj Al Bait Complex, which is a large tower with a clock on top. It’s a five-star hotel in one of the luxury and premium categories of Makkah. The hotel is for pilgrims of Umrah as well as Hajj who want comfort and high-class facilities during the pilgrimage. Inside the hotel, you will find all the major facilities such as Wi-Fi, Haram view rooms, dining options, 24-hour service, spa, fitness centre, etc.
As Fairmont Makkah is inside the clock tower, it’s close to Masjid al-Haram. You don’t need to walk more than 2 to 3 minutes. From inside the hotel, you can use the lifts to reach the Haram boundary directly via the King Abdul Aziz gate. That means, this hotel is practically considered to be connected with Haram, between 50 and 100 metres.
- Swissôtel Makkah
Swissôtel Makkah is also one of the five-star hotels in Makkah and part of the Abraj Al Bait Complex. This hotel is managed by the Swissôtel Hotels and Resorts chain. Walking distance of the hotel from Haram is only 2 to 4 minutes to cover around 100 meters. Swissôtel Makkah also provides both partial and full Haram view rooms. The hotel is located in front of the Masjid al-Haram’s entrance, King Abdul Aziz Gate.
There are many essential luxurious facilities inside the hotel, including the dining option at Al Ruwad Restaurant, where you can have an international buffet. Additionally, this hotel is famous for families because it has a family-friendly ambience, and you will like it when you have a luxurious stay during your Umrah trip with family members. Swissôtel also support different types of languages to communicate with guests. The primary language of the hotel is Arabic, but if you are an English speaker, their staff also support English for your convenience.
- Pullman Zamzam Makkah Hotel
Pullman, a very well-known hotel located in Makkah also in Madinah. This is also a five star hotel inside the Abraj Al Bait Complex. This means, Pullman is also very close to Masjid al-Haram with just a few minutes of walk, as mentioned previously. Pullman Zamzam Makkah has more than 1300 rooms and suites. Many comes with views of the Kaaba, Haram, and the city.
Pullman is more elegant than your expectations. Some rooms have kitchenette to provide convenience for families. The hotel also has separate restaurant area for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Usually, the food is Arabic, Asia, or international mix. Pullman’s unique facility is Haram’s live studio in some rooms to hear the sound of Azan prayers.
- Hilton Suites Makkah
Hilton Suites, a 5-star property, is among the most quoted accommodations in Makkah. The building is 3-5 minutes walking distance away from Ajyad Road to the Haram boundary. Hilton Suites Makkah is an element of the Hilton Hotels and Resorts group, a world-renowned network of luxury hospitality.
Hilton Suites boasts roomy accommodation, marked by a modern design style. Most importantly, there are suites in the property where unique living rooms and sleeping quarters are fitted. Facilities in such suites include wireless internet, flat-screen television, fridges storing beverages, prayer mats, and soundproof glass windows. These amenities are the standard parts of the Hilton Suites for every Umrah pilgrim.
- Anjum Hotel Makkah
Anjum Hotel is also a 5-star hotel in Makkah, located near Masjid al-Haram. This five-star hotel is specially designed for Umrah pilgrims with an atmosphere of comfort and worship. Anjum Hotel is situated on the northern side of the Haram boundary (Misfalah area) and is approximately 4-5 minutes’ walking distance. Road access is also easy from the hotel.
Anjum Hotel is a larger property with 1700+ rooms and suites as compared to other five-star hotels in Makkah. The rooms are all neat, and some even have lavish facilities. This hotel is easy to reserve with a reliable and trusted Umrah agency. They will send you an online voucher or check-in information, and you will have the ease of accessing the hotel.
In conclusion, Umrah pilgrims can also stay in many other hotels. All the hotels in Makkah are differentiated into three major categories, namely 3*, 4*, and 5*. Online booking or agency booking is entirely your choice. In addition, booking hotels in the high season of Umrah will make the hotels more expensive compared to the off-peak months. So, it’s recommended to book Umrah hotels as early as possible!
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