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Hotel Hamad Al Battal

Makkah

Hotel Hamad Al Battal

Makkah
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Highlights

14min walk to Haram (994m)
6min drive - free shuttle
16min walk to Ladies Section (1083m)
Gates: King Abdulaziz Gate (Gate 1) (14min) / Women's Ajyad Gate (Gate 5) (16min)

Highlights

Abraj Al Bait / Makkah Clock Royal Tower mall (11min), Safwah Towers (13min)
Al Majlis Restaurant (5min), Simit Sarayi (4min), Five Guys (8min), KFC (8min)
Gates: King Abdulaziz Gate (Gate 1) (14min) / Women's Ajyad Gate (Gate 5) (16min)

Travel Umrah's Rating

3.1
Fair
Based on our pointing system
Location3.5
Comfort3.0
Amenities2.5
Staff3.5
Cleanliness3.0

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

Highlights

14min walk to Haram (994m)
6min drive - free shuttle
16min walk to Ladies Section (1083m)
Gates: King Abdulaziz Gate (Gate 1) (14min) / Women's Ajyad Gate (Gate 5) (16min)

Highlights

Abraj Al Bait / Makkah Clock Royal Tower mall (11min), Safwah Towers (13min)
Al Majlis Restaurant (5min), Simit Sarayi (4min), Five Guys (8min), KFC (8min)
Gates: King Abdulaziz Gate (Gate 1) (14min) / Women's Ajyad Gate (Gate 5) (16min)

AI Overview

Hotel Hamad Al Battal sits in the Ajyad district, south of Masjid al-Haram, in an area commonly used by Umrah pilgrims who want a cheaper stay than the hotels directly fronting the Clock Tower.
Based on the provided straight-line distance of about 747 meters and third-party listings placing the mosque roughly 600 to 800 meters away, a realistic walking route is about 994 meters, or around 14 minutes for an average adult walker.
For pilgrim practicality, this is still a genuinely walkable hotel rather than a shuttle-dependent one.
The catch is that Ajyad approaches can feel more tiring on the return trip, especially in peak prayer periods, so elderly guests or families with strollers may still prefer short taxi hops at busy times.
Gate-wise, the hotel is on the Ajyad side of the Haram, so the most logical men’s entrance is King Abdulaziz Gate, the main entrance opposite the Clock Tower/Ajyad side.
For women, I am more conservative: Ajyad Gate is clearly documented on current gate-allocation material, but exact women-only routing from this hotel is not consistently documented, so the women’s gate estimate should be treated as a practical nearest-access assumption rather than a hotel-confirmed instruction.
Review sentiment suggests a no-frills property that works best for pilgrims prioritizing budget and walkability over spacious rooms or upscale amenities.
The likely fit is younger or budget-conscious Umrah travelers who can tolerate a basic room product in exchange for being within walking range of the Haram.

Travel Umrah's Rating

3.1
Fair
Based on our pointing system
Location3.5
Comfort3.0
Amenities2.5
Staff3.5
Cleanliness3.0

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

Address:Hotel Hamad Al Battal, 4659, Ajyad Street, Makkah 24231, Mecca Saudi Arabia, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Rooms

twin/double room

What guests say

7.0/10

Review signals are mixed but broadly acceptable for a budget Ajyad stay. The strongest repeated positives are proximity to the Haram, helpful staff, and value for money; the most repeated complaints are small rooms, uphill approach/location inconvenience for some walkers, and basic facilities. Aggregated scores found online cluster around the low-to-mid 7 out of 10 range, but source quality is mixed.

Close to the Haram
Helpful staff
Good value for money
Rooms are small
Approach can feel uphill or tiring after prayer times
Facilities are basic
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Pilgrim tips

  • 1.For men, the most practical approach is usually toward King Abdulaziz Gate from the Ajyad/Clock Tower side.
  • 2.Women may prefer using the Ajyad-side approach to reduce extra circulation around the mosque edge during busy periods.
  • 3.The hotel is walkable, but the return after salah can feel harder for elderly pilgrims because Ajyad routes can be crowded and slightly tiring.
  • 4.If traveling with wheelchairs or heavy luggage, use a taxi for arrival and departure even though the Haram is within walking range.
  • 5.Plan extra buffer after Isha and Jumuah because the Ajyad side gets congested with both pedestrians and cars.

Worship & getting around

🚗 ~75 min from the airport

I could not verify a dedicated musalla or guaranteed Haram-view rooms from reliable primary listings. Publicly visible amenity summaries mainly mention standard room services and Wi‑Fi.

Taxis and app-based cars should be easy to find in the Ajyad area, though post-prayer congestion can slow pickups.

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