As Madinah is a holy Islamic city, only Muslims are allowed to enter the city to view holy sites such as Al-Masjid al-Nabawi, which translates to The mosque of the Prophet, Muhammad's tomb, Fatimah's tomb, Abu Bakr's tomb and Umar's tomb. Each hotel has the right to allow only married couples to share a room and to request proof of marriage.
Both a four-star hotel and a member of the Leading Hotels of the World, the Marriott Madinah has a 24- hour business center, multilingual staff and tour assistance. It has two restaurants, the Al-Aqeeq, which serves international cuisine and is open for all meals; and Al-Manarat Coffee, which is open for breakfast and lunch. Each of the 140 guestrooms offers premium bedding, WiFi, televisions, air conditioning, minibar, washer/dryer, hand-held shower heads, bidets and complimentary toiletries. Room rates vary from approximately $111-$315 a night as of September 2010.
Marriott Madinah
King Faisal Street
Madinah, Saudi Arabia
+966 4 818 0000
www.marriott.com
The Elaf Al Auda Hotel is located near to Baqi Al Gharqad and Al-Masjid al-Nabawi. Built in 2009, this 252-room hotel offers two restaurants, a coffee shop/cafe, room service, multilingual staff, currency exchange and tour assistance. Each room features a pillow menu, Egyptian cotton linens, down comforters, LCD televisions, bathrobes, slippers, a mini bar, climate control, two bathrooms and high- speed Internet access. The hotel requires a cash deposit; room rates are approximately $231-$295 as of September 2010.
Elaf Al Auda Hotel
Saad Bin Moaaz Street
Madinah Saudi Arabia
04 820 8111
Conveniently located close to both religious sites such as the Holy Mosque and to premiere shopping malls, the Movenpick Hotel offers a luxury stay to people visiting Madinah. The hotel has 207 rooms comprising 104 standard twin rooms, 40 Deluxe double rooms, 38 Ambassador Suites, 16 Executive Suites, 8 two-bedroom family suites and one royal suite. Each room has prayer mats, air conditioning, minibar, safe, high-speed Internet and television. Three on-site restaurants provide varied fare: Marrakech serves Moroccan cuisine, Sheraz serves traditional Persian food and the Hotel Restaurant has an international buffet. A cafe serves snacks and room service. Rates are $271-$459 a night as of September 2010.
Madinah Moevenpick Hotel
Rowdha Al Sharifa/shahriya Court Road
Madinah Saudi Arabia
+966 4 818 88 88
www.moevenpick-hotels.com
