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Meshal Al Madina Hotel 2

Madina

Meshal Al Madina Hotel 2

Madina
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Highlights

18min walk to Haram (1380m)
20min walk to Ladies Section (1500m)
Gates: Bab as-Salam (Gate 1) (18min) / Women's Women's entrance to the old mosque near Gate 32 (20min)

Highlights

To'mah Restaurant (1min), Zaitoon Restaurant (12min), Arabesque Restaurant (14min), Hardee's (13min)
Gates: Bab as-Salam (Gate 1) (18min) / Women's Women's entrance to the old mosque near Gate 32 (20min)

Travel Umrah's Rating

3.3
Fair
Based on our pointing system
Location3.5
Comfort3.0
Amenities3.0
Staff3.5
Cleanliness3.5

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

Highlights

18min walk to Haram (1380m)
20min walk to Ladies Section (1500m)
Gates: Bab as-Salam (Gate 1) (18min) / Women's Women's entrance to the old mosque near Gate 32 (20min)

Highlights

To'mah Restaurant (1min), Zaitoon Restaurant (12min), Arabesque Restaurant (14min), Hardee's (13min)
Gates: Bab as-Salam (Gate 1) (18min) / Women's Women's entrance to the old mosque near Gate 32 (20min)

AI Overview

Meshal Al Madina Hotel 2 appears to be a budget-to-midrange central Madinah hotel on or near Al Salam Street / King Faisal Road, southwest of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi.
Straight-line distance is about 1075 meters, and a realistic walking route is likely around 1380 meters to the men's side and roughly 1500 meters to the women's side, making it walkable for many pilgrims.
For male pilgrims, the hotel's side of the mosque makes the western or southern approaches most practical.
Based on the official gate map, Bab as-Salam is a sensible target from this direction, while women usually need to continue farther toward the designated women's sections and old-mosque access points, so their walking time is typically a bit longer.
Review evidence suggests the hotel is chosen mainly for value rather than luxury.
Agoda's large review sample sits around 7.3 out of 10, with value-for-money scoring better than facilities, while the limited Tripadvisor comments emphasize closeness to the mosque but are too sparse for a strong conclusion on consistency.
Overall, this hotel suits pilgrims who want a cheaper stay within reasonable walking distance of the Prophet's Mosque and who can accept simpler rooms and modest facilities.
It is less ideal for travelers demanding premium comfort, guaranteed quiet, or the shortest possible women's access to the mosque.

Travel Umrah's Rating

3.3
Fair
Based on our pointing system
Location3.5
Comfort3.0
Amenities3.0
Staff3.5
Cleanliness3.5

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

Address:Meshal Al Madina Hotel 2, 2053 King Faisal Rd, Al Naqa', Medina 42311, Saudi Arabia, Madina, Saudi Arabia

Rooms

twin/double room
double room
suite - executive

What guests say

7.3/10

Review data is limited but broadly mixed-positive. Aggregated OTA reviews describe the hotel as decent value for money, reasonably clean, and within walking reach of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, while some guests report small rooms, noise, and inconsistent room quality. Tripadvisor has only a very small sample, so sentiment there is too thin to generalize strongly.

Good value for money
Walking distance to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi
Helpful reception and staff
Rooms often described as clean or neat
Parking nearby/free parking noted on OTA listing
Some rooms are small
Noise reported by some guests
Room quality can feel inconsistent
Facilities are basic rather than upscale
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Pilgrim tips

  • 1.For men, the west-side approach is practical; aim for Bab as-Salam if you want a familiar main-entry route toward the old mosque area.
  • 2.For women, the official gate layout places dedicated women's sections on the north/east side; expect a longer walk than for men from this hotel.
  • 3.After Fajr, Maghrib, and Isha, the pavements around the western and southern sides of the mosque get busier, so allow extra time if walking with children or elderly pilgrims.
  • 4.If you have heavy luggage, confirm drop-off access before arrival because roads near the central area can slow significantly around prayer times.
  • 5.This location is walkable for most healthy adults, but wheelchair users or frail elderly pilgrims may prefer short taxi trips at peak heat times.
  • 6.Use the mosque's posted numbered gates on arrival; the official map shows women's old-mosque access near Gate 32 and main southern access near Gate 1.

Worship & getting around

🚗 ~25 min from the airport

The hotel is marketed with restaurant, Wi‑Fi, parking, and airport transfer options, but I could not verify a dedicated in-hotel musalla or Haram-view rooms from reliable current sources.

Taxis and ride-hailing should be easy to get in the central Madinah area; the hotel is also listed as offering airport transfer for a fee on OTA pages.

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