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Ramada Madinah Al Hamra

Madina

Ramada Madinah Al Hamra

Madina
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Highlights

12min walk to Haram (980m)
14min walk to Ladies Section (1120m)
Gates: Bab Jibreel (12min) / Women's Bab an-Nisa (14min)

Highlights

No verified pilgrim-relevant mall found within close walking distance (0min)
Al Baik Restaurant (11min)
Gates: Bab Jibreel (12min) / Women's Bab an-Nisa (14min)

Travel Umrah's Rating

2.8
Poor
Based on our pointing system
Location3.5
Comfort2.5
Amenities2.5
Staff3.0
Cleanliness2.5

* Ratings generated through AI analysis of guest reviews, amenities, and comprehensive research across multiple booking platforms

Highlights

12min walk to Haram (980m)
14min walk to Ladies Section (1120m)
Gates: Bab Jibreel (12min) / Women's Bab an-Nisa (14min)

Highlights

No verified pilgrim-relevant mall found within close walking distance (0min)
Al Baik Restaurant (11min)
Gates: Bab Jibreel (12min) / Women's Bab an-Nisa (14min)

AI Overview

Ramada Madinah Al Hamra appears to be a budget-to-midrange pilgrim hotel in the broader central Madinah zone rather than a premium front-line Haram property.
Based on its stated address, coordinates, and third-party location references, it is close enough for most healthy pilgrims to walk to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi in around 12 minutes.
Its main strength is practical access to the mosque at a lower price point than hotels directly on the plaza.
Tripadvisor lists the mosque as a 6 minute attraction distance and describes the area as somewhat walkable, but guest comments suggest the real pilgrim experience depends on elevator waits, weather, and crowd conditions rather than map distance alone.
The weakest area is property condition.
Recent and older reviews repeatedly mention outdated rooms, cleanliness problems, patchy maintenance, and inconsistent service, so this hotel is better suited to pilgrims prioritizing cost and acceptable walking access over comfort.
For pilgrims, the hotel is workable if expectations are realistic: use it as a sleep-and-prayer base, not a comfort stay.
Families with elderly members or anyone sensitive to hygiene and maintenance issues may prefer paying more for a better-reviewed hotel closer to the main mosque courtyards.

Travel Umrah's Rating

2.8
Poor
Based on our pointing system
Location3.5
Comfort2.5
Amenities2.5
Staff3.0
Cleanliness2.5

* Ratings generated through AI analysis of guest reviews, amenities, and comprehensive research across multiple booking platforms

Address:Ramada Madinah Al Hamra, Al Siteen Street, Madinah, Madina, 0, Saudi Arabia

Rooms

twin/double room

What guests say

6.0/10

Review sentiment is mixed to negative overall. The clearest repeated theme is that the hotel is reasonably close to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, but many guests describe the property as dated and report inconsistent cleanliness, slow service, weak maintenance, limited lifts, and unreliable room Wi-Fi. Positive comments are mainly about location and acceptable value when booked cheaply.

Close enough to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi for most pilgrims to walk
Some guests find the price acceptable for the location
Interior/common areas are seen by some guests as decent or spacious
Cleanliness complaints are frequent
Rooms and furniture are described as old or outdated
Maintenance issues and poor upkeep are repeatedly mentioned
Lift delays can make prayer-time departures stressful
Service and housekeeping can be inconsistent
Room Wi-Fi has been reported as weak or unavailable
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Pilgrim tips

  • 1.Leave 20 to 30 minutes before iqamah if you depend on the lifts; multiple reviews mention elevator delays.
  • 2.For men, approach the mosque from the southeast side and aim for Bab Jibreel, which is the most logical nearby access from this hotel side.
  • 3.Women should allow a few extra minutes beyond the men's route because the women's access points are farther around the mosque perimeter.
  • 4.If travelling with elderly family, a taxi for one leg can save energy in peak heat even though the mosque is walkable.
  • 5.Check your room immediately on arrival for cleanliness, Wi-Fi, and bathroom condition, then request a change early if needed.
  • 6.Carry light footwear and avoid returning to the hotel between close prayer times; the walk is manageable but not right at the doorstep.

Worship & getting around

🚗 ~20 min from the airport

I could not verify a dedicated in-hotel musalla or confirmed Haram-view rooms from reliable current sources. Given the hotel's distance and surrounding mid-rise urban fabric, Haram-view rooms are unlikely, but not verified.

Taxis and ride-hailing should be easy to find because the hotel is in the central Madinah hotel area near the المسجد النبوي zone; however, I could not verify a hotel-run airport shuttle.

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