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Thimar Rothana Hotel

Madina

Thimar Rothana Hotel

Madina
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Highlights

16min walk to Haram (1216m)
18min walk to Ladies Section (1350m)
Gates: Gate 15 (16min) / Women's Gate 25 (18min)

Highlights

Pakistani and Bangladeshi restaurants near King Fahad Road (4min)
Gates: Gate 15 (16min) / Women's Gate 25 (18min)

Travel Umrah's Rating

2.8
Poor
Based on our pointing system
Location3.5
Comfort3.0
Amenities2.5
Staff2.5
Cleanliness2.5

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

Highlights

16min walk to Haram (1216m)
18min walk to Ladies Section (1350m)
Gates: Gate 15 (16min) / Women's Gate 25 (18min)

Highlights

Pakistani and Bangladeshi restaurants near King Fahad Road (4min)
Gates: Gate 15 (16min) / Women's Gate 25 (18min)

AI Overview

Thimar Rothana Hotel appears to sit on the outer ring of the central Madinah lodging area, around the King Fahad Road and Old Airport Road side rather than directly on the Haram plaza.
Based on the supplied coordinates and traveler comments describing it as about a 10-minute walk, a conservative real walking estimate is about 1216 meters or 16 minutes to the mosque edge, with a slightly longer walk for women depending on the entrance used.
For pilgrims, the main advantage is cost versus proximity.
It is close enough to be walkable for healthy adults, but it is not a front-row Haram hotel, so families with elderly members should expect the return walk to feel longer after prayers, especially in heat or crowding.
Review sentiment is mixed and the sample is small, so caution is warranted.
Positive remarks focus on value, basic room adequacy, air conditioning and access to nearby inexpensive food, while negative remarks repeatedly mention dated interiors, inconsistent housekeeping, rude staff and maintenance issues.
Overall, this hotel seems best suited to budget-conscious pilgrims who care more about a manageable walk to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi than polished facilities.
Travelers who need strong service reliability, very clean modern rooms, or verified women-focused access convenience may prefer a better-documented property closer to the mosque.

Travel Umrah's Rating

2.8
Poor
Based on our pointing system
Location3.5
Comfort3.0
Amenities2.5
Staff2.5
Cleanliness2.5

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

Address:Thimar Rothana Hotel, King Fahad Street with the airport street intersection? Al Masani Medina 42313 Saudi Arabia., Madina, Saudi Arabia

Rooms

twin/double room

What guests say

6.0/10

Limited review data was found. The strongest repeated theme is that the hotel is budget-oriented and relatively close to the Prophet's Mosque on foot, but the property appears dated and service/housekeeping quality is inconsistent. Some reviewers described rooms as acceptable and clean enough for a short stay, while others complained about rude staff, poor cleaning and weak maintenance.

Walkable to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi
Budget-friendly/value-oriented
Reasonable room size
Air conditioning mentioned positively
Cheap local South Asian food nearby
Dated/old property
Housekeeping complaints
Rude or uncooperative staff
Weak maintenance
Limited Wi-Fi noted at reception only
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Pilgrim tips

  • 1.This is realistically walkable for many pilgrims, but allow extra time before prayer because crowd flow increases sharply closer to the mosque.
  • 2.If traveling with elderly family or wheelchairs, use a taxi at peak prayer times rather than relying on the walk.
  • 3.Food options appear better on the nearby main-road side; several reviews specifically mention South Asian eateries close to the hotel.
  • 4.Because housekeeping/service complaints recur, inspect the room early and request extra tissues, towels and toiletries at check-in.
  • 5.If you prefer a newer hotel or highly dependable service, this property may feel too basic for a longer stay.

Worship & getting around

🚗 ~16 min from the airport

No reliable source found confirming an in-hotel musalla or Haram-view rooms. One review mentioned higher floors having better views, but not specifically Haram views.

Taxis should be readily available on main roads around King Fahad Road/Old Airport Road, but no verified hotel-operated airport transfer was found.

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