Anwar Al Madinah Movenpick Hotel
•Madina
Anwar Al Madinah Movenpick Hotel
•Madina
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Highlights
1min walk to Haram (50m)
1min walk to Ladies Section (50m)
Highlights
Anwar Al Madinah Mall (0min), Al Rashid Mall (15min)
Al Salam Restaurant (0min), Al Modeef Restaurant (0min), Ekla Food and Coffee (0min), Arabesque Restaurant Sofitel Madinah (10min)
On-site restaurants with some Prophet’s Mosque views
Travel Umrah's Rating
3.9
Good
Based on our pointing system
Location4.5
Comfort3.8
Amenities3.6
Staff4.0
Cleanliness3.8
* Ratings generated through AI analysis of guest reviews, amenities, and comprehensive research across multiple booking platforms
Highlights
1min walk to Haram (50m)
1min walk to Ladies Section (50m)
Highlights
Anwar Al Madinah Mall (0min), Al Rashid Mall (15min)
Al Salam Restaurant (0min), Al Modeef Restaurant (0min), Ekla Food and Coffee (0min), Arabesque Restaurant Sofitel Madinah (10min)
On-site restaurants with some Prophet’s Mosque views
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AI Overview
Anwar Al Madinah Mövenpick is a large central-zone hotel immediately adjacent to the Prophet’s Mosque complex, and the hotel’s own site describes the mosque as about 50 meters away with a 1 minute walk.
For pilgrims, that makes it clearly walkable and especially practical for anyone who wants to minimize outdoor walking in heat or crowds.
Its biggest location advantage is on the women’s side.
Multiple sources, including the official location page and repeated traveler comments, point to this being among the closest hotels to the ladies’ prayer entrance, with Gate 328 repeatedly mentioned by pilgrims as the nearest access point.
In terms of stay quality, the hotel appears to be a location-first choice rather than a luxury-first choice.
Review data show a strong location score, but comfort, facilities, and cleanliness are more mixed, with recurring comments about older rooms, uneven maintenance, and better experiences in some towers than others.
For Umrah visitors spending several nights in Madinah, the attached mall and multiple in-house dining outlets add practical convenience.
Overall, it suits pilgrims who prioritize immediate mosque access, women’s-side convenience, and on-site food/shopping more than those seeking the freshest rooms or best value at its price point.
Travel Umrah's Rating
3.9
Good
Based on our pointing system
Location4.5
Comfort3.8
Amenities3.6
Staff4.0
Cleanliness3.8
* Ratings generated through AI analysis of guest reviews, amenities, and comprehensive research across multiple booking platforms
Address:Anwar Al Madinah Movenpick Hotel, Central Zone, Madina, 42311, Saudi Arabia
Rooms
room run of house
room deluxe
twin classic city view
studio two queen beds
triple three beds
twin executive
double deluxe with views
double superior with views
double classic
double or twin superior with views
junior suite with views
room classic
room superior
twin executive
double classic
triple capacity 3
triple classic
double executive superior
twin classic
quadruple superior
room with views
twin with views
single superior
suite presidential
double deluxe city view king bed
quadruple classic
quadruple superior city view
double executive king bed
double or twin city view
suite standard
triple superior
room superior king bed
suite presidential
suite executive king bed
room capacity 4
twin executive
quadruple classic
suite with double bed
double king size bed
room superior
quadruple superior with views
room with views
twin classic
triple superior with views
double superior king bed
double classic city view
room city view
double classic king bed
twin classic
suite three bedrooms
suite executive two bedrooms
double or twin superior king bed
quadruple standard
triple classic city view
suite standard
triple standard
triple executive
room executive
room standard
quadruple deluxe with views
studio with views
double or twin classic
suite executive
room with views
What guests say
7.2/10Review sentiment is strongly driven by location: pilgrims repeatedly praise how close the hotel is to the Prophet’s Mosque, especially the women’s side, and many also mention helpful staff and convenient on-site dining/shopping. The most common complaints are dated rooms in some towers, inconsistent housekeeping/maintenance, and value-for-money concerns relative to price.
✓Very close to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, especially the ladies' entrance
✓Connected to Anwar Al Madinah Mall and on-site restaurants
✓Helpful staff mentioned repeatedly
✓Some rooms offer Haram or partial Haram views
✕Some rooms and furniture feel old or worn
✕Cleaning and maintenance can be inconsistent
✕Expensive for the room quality in lower/older towers
✕Tower/room quality varies, so room allocation matters
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Pilgrim tips
- 1.For women, this hotel is one of the best-located options because it is directly by the ladies' side of the mosque; leave a few minutes earlier at peak prayer times because the immediate plaza gets congested.
- 2.If booking, try to secure a Haram View or newer tower room, since reviews repeatedly say room quality varies by tower.
- 3.Because the hotel is attached to Anwar Al Madinah Mall, it is convenient for quick food, pharmacy-style essentials, and last-minute purchases without a long outdoor walk.
- 4.For elderly pilgrims or families with strollers, the very short mosque walk is a major advantage, but lift wait times inside a large hotel can still add delay near prayer times.
- 5.If Rawdah or women’s prayer access is a priority, this location is more strategic than many hotels that are close in straight-line distance but on the wrong side of the mosque.
Worship & getting around
🕋 Haram view rooms available🚗 ~36 min from the airport
Official room categories include Haram View and Partial Haram View rooms. I could not verify a dedicated in-hotel musalla from primary sources, so that field is left unconfirmed.
Taxis and app-based rides should be easy to get because the hotel is in the central zone by the mosque; official sources confirm proximity to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport but do not show a verified free airport shuttle.
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