Madinah Munawara, located in the western Al Madinah province of Saudi Arabia, is an important religious destination known for its Mosque of the Prophet and tomb of the Messenger of Allah. As the first capital in Islam, it welcomes Muslims for both pilgrimages and worship. Like Mecca, the city of Madinah Munawara permits only Muslims to enter, but because the haram (the holy site) is much smaller than that of Mecca, hotels on the outer boundary are open to non-Muslims with a visa. Several hotels are conveniently located near the Mosque and offer luxury accommodations with modern amenities.
The Madinah Hilton Hotel, a five-star accommodation, is conveniently located within walking distance to the Mosque of the Prophet. It provides standard guestrooms and executive suites designed in art-deco style with a variety of modern amenities, including marble bathrooms, mineral water and a welcome basket. Guests also receive access to high-speed Internet and the on-site upscale restaurant and cafe. As of September 2010, nightly rates start at $459.
Madinah Hilton Hotel
Opposite Prophet Mosque
King Fahd Street
Madinah 3936
Saudi Arabia
011-966-4-820-1000
hilton.com
The Intercontinental Madinah-Dar Al Iman, located across from the Mosque of the Prophet, provides luxury accommodations with city views. It offers 278 guestrooms and 54 suites with modern amenities, such as luxury furniture and beds, dressing area, marble bathroom, flat-screen televisions and views of the Mosque. As of September 2010, nightly rates start at $320.
Intercontinental Madinah-Dar Al Iman
Off Sitten Street-On the Prophet
P.O. Box 20205
Madinah
Saudi Arabia
011-966-04-8206666
ichotelsgroup.com
The Madinah Marriott Hotel, located minutes from the Mosque of the Prophet, offers 140 guestrooms and 10 suites. Amenities include: a choice of a king-size bed or two double beds, high-speed Internet and free shuttle buses to the Mosque. It is also conveniently located to other historical attractions, such as Mount Ohud, the Quba Mosque and the Qiblatain Mosque. As of September 2010, nightly rates start at $100 with weekend specials as low as $71 per night.
Madinah Marriott Hotel
Opposite Madinah Governor
King Faisal Street
P.O. Box 25711
Madinah 25711
Saudi Arabia
011-966-4-818-0000
marriott.com
