DESTINATION

MAKKAH 

 

Explore the Spiritual Heart of Islam in the Blessed City

Discover the most revered and blessed city in Islam, a place where every prayer and act of goodwill is magnified a hundred thousand times. As the qiblah – the direction toward which Muslims around the world turn during their prayers – this city isn’t just a destination; it’s a journey to the spiritual core of our faith.

Here, believers from all corners of the globe gather to answer Allah’s call and participate in the sacred rites of Hajj. This city is not only the birthplace of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) but also the cradle of his life’s mission, where he dedicated himself to spreading the message of Islam. Walking the same paths, exploring the same landscapes, believers can connect deeply with the profound stories of unwavering faith, sacrifice, and love that define our religion and strengthen our belief.

Join us in a journey that transcends mere travel – it’s a pilgrimage to the heart of faith, history, and spiritual awakening.

Fairmont Makkah Clock Tower

Fairmont Makkah Clock Royal Tower is a beacon for pilgrims in the heart of the Holy City. It overlooks al-Kaaba and al-Masjid al-Haram, making it the closest accommodation to the Kaaba and the city’s best hotel for Umrah and Hajj. As the focal point of the Clock Towers Complex, the tower offers 76 floors of exquisitely designed luxury, including 1,650 rooms and suites, many with sweeping views of Makkah’s revered religious sites. Choose a Fairmont Gold room or stay on the Fairmont Royal Floor for the most luxurious experience imaginable.

Advantages
  • Fairmont Makkah Clock Tower, a prominent hotel near Masjid al-Haram. • Offers luxurious accommodations and top-tier amenities.
  • Features a connected prayer hall (S2) by the Haram.
  • Provides a variety of room and suite options to suit all preferences.
  • Offers numerous wheelchair-accessible rooms.
  • Part of the Abraj Al Bait complex Mall, providing easy access to shopping and dining.
  • Equipped for business meetings and conferences.
  • Boasts a spacious lobby with private seating areas.
  • Having multiple restaurants available is ideal for those seeking to avoid crowds.
  • Option to upgrade to rooms with views of the Kaaba
Disadvantages
  • Due to the large size of the hotel there may be longer wait times for elevators
  • Multiple elevator banks might be confusing, to some guests
  • Transportation access is through an underground tunnel and departure times may be delayed due to traffic

Swissotel

Swissotel Makkah is not only the first Swissotel to be opened in Saudi Arabia, but is also the first to commence in the entire Middle East. As part of the prestigious Abraj Al Bait complex, the deluxe Swissotel Makkah is a contemporary five-star hotel located in close proximity to the holy Masjid Al Haraam, overlooking the Ka’aba, as well as the entire Masjid. Swissotel Makkah offers 1,487 elegant rooms and suites with modern contemporary design that complements the rich, hospitable values of Arab culture. The hotel includes two restaurants, one meeting room, and one business centre. With private entrances that make it easier for pilgrims to reach the Masjid Al Haram, Swissotel is also the only property in the Abraj Al Bait Endowment with a direct entrance through Ajyad Street.

Advantages
  • Prominently situated very close to Masjid al-Haram
  • Offers luxurious accommodations with high-quality rooms and amenities
  • Newly renovated rooms and amenities
  • Part of the Abraj Al Bait complex, providing convenient access to shopping, supermarkets, and food courts
  • Spacious rooms available to accommodate quad occupancy
  • The lobby is conveniently situated on the ground floor, ensuring easy access and eliminating the need to navigate multiple elevator banks.
  • Convenient access to the street leading to the Haram
  • Access to enter/exit the hotel from Ajjyad Street side to Haram, avoiding the need to walk through the mall
  • Option to upgrade to rooms with views of the Kaaba
Disadvantages
  • Elevator wait times may be longer due to the hotel’s over 1400 rooms
  • Transportation access through an underground tunnel may cause delays during peak traffic times
  • Only one large restaurant available, making it difficult for groups to sit together
  • Strict restaurant check-in process requiring card key verification
  • No lecture space available

Swiss Maqam

Overlooking the holy city, Swissotel Al Maqam Makkah stands tall at the heart of the Muslim world. As part of prominent Abraj Al Bait complex, the hotel faces the holy Kaaba and has direct access to Masjid Al Haram. The 1,624 rooms and suites carry an embracing atmosphere, many of them have a graceful view of the holy Kaaba. Our refined restaurant and tea lounge vow to please refined palates. You’ll discover that our service combines the best of Alpine grace with the welcoming values of Arab culture. For a convenient shopping experience in Makkah, the hotel provides direct access to the shopping mall within Abraj Al Bait complex. Swissotel Al Maqam Makkah is the ultimate place to aim during Hajj & Umrah, or to merely unwind with your family.

Advantages
  • Prominently located close to Masjid al-Haram among other hotels at the Clock Tower
  • Offers premium accommodations with high-quality rooms and amenities
  • Part of the Abraj Al Bait complex, with the lobby situated on the 5th floor (P5) for easy access at the front of the complex
  • Convenient access to shopping, supermarket (P4), and food courts (P3)
  • Features a private elevator directly to the street for easy access to the Haram
  • Provides access to prayer halls (P9 for brothers and P10 for sisters)
  • Positioned within towers overlooking Masjid Al Haram in close proximity
  • Option to upgrade to rooms with views of the Kaaba
Disadvantages
  • Room sizes are typically small, suitable for double occupancy only
  • Limited seating capacity in the restaurant makes it challenging for groups to sit together closely
  • Strict restaurant check-in requiring card key verification
  • Elevator wait times may be longer due to the hotel’s over 1600 rooms
  • Transportation access through an underground tunnel may cause delays during peak traffic

Conrad Makkah

Set in the heart of Makkah, one of the world’s most inspiring holy destinations, Conrad Makkah is just steps from the Kaaba and the Holy Mosque. The hotel can be easily accessed from Umm El Qurra Road, which is connected to the Makkah-Jeddah highway. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

Spacious and modern, all guest rooms offer a separate dressing area and complimentary WiFi. Some rooms and suites provide uninterrupted views of the Haram or Kaaba, exclusive butler service on fee base, and additional benefits like Executive Lounge access.

Advantages
  • Located within the Jabal Omar complex, near Masjid Al Haram
  • Features meeting and event spaces for business meetings and conferences
  • Spacious room accommodations suitable for families
  • Provides an intimate feeling of a smaller hotel with short distances from elevators to rooms
  • Convenient access to food court, shopping mall, and cafes
  • Easy elevator access to the ground level for Haram and transportation buses
  • Breakfast buffet offers more options compared to other comparable five-star hotels
  • Attached to a mall with various shopping and dining options
  • Access to prayer hall within the hotel
  • Convenient access for transportation
Disadvantages
  • Limited access to Haram closer to prayer times due to road closures during the busy seasons.
  • Kaaba view rooms are unavailable
  • Attached mall has fewer options compared to Abraj Al Bait mall

Jumeirah Makkah

Featuring 5-star accommodations, Jabal Omar Jumeirah, Makkah is located in Makkah, 820 ft from Masjid Al Haram and 6.2 mi from Hira Cave. Featuring a fitness center, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel features family rooms.

All units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Each room is equipped with a kettle, while selected rooms include a terrace and others also provide guests with city views. At Jabal Omar Jumeirah, Makkah every room is equipped with bed linen and towels.

Advantages
  • Jumeirah hotels are celebrated for their lavish and meticulously designed rooms and suites.
  • Being one of the latest additions to Makkah’s hotel scene, you can rest assured that you won’t encounter any room-related concerns.
  • Located within the Jabal Omar complex of hotels, within close proximity to Masjid Al Haram
  • Features meeting and event spaces for business meetings and conferences
  • Attached to a mall with various shopping and dining options
  • Easy elevator access to the ground level for Haram and transportation buses
  • Currently the best breakfast in Makkah
  • Access to prayer hall within the hotel
  • Convenient access for transportation
Disadvantages
  • Limited access to Haram closer to prayer times due to road closures during the busy seasons.
  • Kaaba view rooms are unavailable
  • All guest rooms are King or Double, posing challenges for triple and quad occupancy
  • Attached mall has fewer options compared to Abraj Al Bait mall

Hyatt Regency

Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency Makkah is located in the heart of the holy city of Makkah. The hotel is just a one-minute walk to Al-Masjid Al-Haram. Guests can enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. Prayer areas for male and female are also available in the hotel parking level.

The hotel spans over 19 floors, featuring 656 generously sized guestrooms, including 25 suites. Guest rooms and suites range in size from 38 to 190 square yards. All rooms offer rich textures, designer décor and fine contemporary furnishings as well as the latest services and facilities.

Advantages
  • Close proximity to Masjid al-Haram, allowing easy access for prayers
  • Various room accommodations suitable for all preferences
  • Provides an intimate feeling of a smaller hotel with short distances from elevators to rooms
  • Convenient access to food court, shopping mall, and cafes
  • Located within the Jabal Omar complex, near Masjid Al Haram
  • Breakfast buffet offers more options compared to other five-star hotels
  • Easy access to transportation and buses for group and personal travel
  • Convenient elevator access to the ground level for Haram and transportation buses
Disadvantages
  • Limited access to Haram closer to prayer times due to road closures during the busy seasons.
  • Kaaba view rooms are unavailable
  • All guest rooms are King or Double, posing challenges for triple and quad occupancy
  • Attached mall has fewer options compared to Abraj Al Bait mall

Anjum Hotel Makkah

Make yourself at home in one of the 1,743 air-conditioned rooms at Anjum Hotel Makkah, where comfort meets luxury. Indulge your palate at one of the hotel’s two restaurants or opt for 24-hour room service. 

Located in the heart of Makkah, Anjum Hotel offers a contemporary retreat for pilgrims embarking on Hajj or Umrah. With multiple restaurants serving international and Middle Eastern cuisine and situated just footsteps away from Masjid al-Haram, guests can enjoy unparalleled comfort and convenience amidst the spiritual energy of the holy city.

Enjoy the hotel’s central location in Mecca, just a 8-minute walk from King Fahad Gate and the Haram.

Advantages
  • Close to Haram with a 8-minute walk and escalator access, facilitating easy attendance for Salah at the extension.
  • Being the closest to the Haram expansion area, it offers spacious surroundings, ensuring a serene environment with fewer crowds during Salat, thus enhancing the guest experience.
  • Offers newer and spacious accommodations, most with Haram views.
  • Large number of rooms provide competitive pricing and increased chances of Haram view. Great value for price (During Umrah Season)
Disadvantages
  • Shopping and dining options are not immediately available nearby.
  • Requires an additional 10-minute walk for Umrah, slightly further from the base.
  • Smaller rooms may pose discomfort for quad occupancy.