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Mohammed Abdulah Al Ghammas Hotel

Makkah

Mohammed Abdulah Al Ghammas Hotel

Makkah
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Highlights

17min walk to Haram (1215m)
20min walk to Ladies Section (1400m)
Gates: King Fahd Gate (Gate 79) (17min) / Women's Gate 79 (20min)

Highlights

Souk Al Khalil (9min), The Clock Towers Shopping Center (13min)
Al Shurfa Restaurant (14min)
Gates: King Fahd Gate (Gate 79) (17min) / Women's Gate 79 (20min)

Travel Umrah's Rating

2.7
Poor
Based on our pointing system
Location3.5
Comfort2.5
Amenities2.5
Staff2.5
Cleanliness2.5

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

Highlights

17min walk to Haram (1215m)
20min walk to Ladies Section (1400m)
Gates: King Fahd Gate (Gate 79) (17min) / Women's Gate 79 (20min)

Highlights

Souk Al Khalil (9min), The Clock Towers Shopping Center (13min)
Al Shurfa Restaurant (14min)
Gates: King Fahd Gate (Gate 79) (17min) / Women's Gate 79 (20min)

AI Overview

This hotel sits on Ibrahim Al Khalil in the Ash Shubaikah side of central Makkah, a corridor commonly used by pilgrims approaching the western side of Masjid Al-Haram.
Based on the provided coordinates and the hotel’s location traces, the real walking route is likely longer than the 949 meter straight-line distance and is best treated as roughly 1215 meters.
For most able-bodied pilgrims, that translates to about 17 minutes on a normal pace and around 20 minutes at a slower pilgrim pace.
That makes it realistically walkable, though crowding near prayer times can materially slow the final approach to the mosque.
The strongest location advantage is proximity to the Haram and nearby retail corridors such as Souk Al Khalil and the Clock Towers area.
The main trade-off is that this appears to be a basic, budget-oriented property rather than a comfort-focused one, and review traces suggest inconsistent upkeep and service.
Because review coverage for this exact hotel name is sparse, some fields remain conservative.
Overall, it looks most suitable for pilgrims who prioritize price and a manageable walk over polished facilities, premium service, or guaranteed in-room conveniences.

Travel Umrah's Rating

2.7
Poor
Based on our pointing system
Location3.5
Comfort2.5
Amenities2.5
Staff2.5
Cleanliness2.5

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

Address:Mohammed Abdulah Al Ghammas Hotel, 6428 Ibrahim Al Khalil, Ash Shubaikah, Mecca 24231 3893 Ibrahim Al Khalil, Ash Shubaikah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Rooms

twin/double room

What guests say

Verified review coverage for this specific hotel is thin. The clearest repeated themes from available hotel-listing and local-directory traces are that pilgrims value the budget pricing and proximity to the Haram, while complaints focus on average room condition, weak room service, limited Wi-Fi coverage, basic food, and bathroom drainage.

Close to Masjid Al-Haram
Budget-friendly room rates
Rooms described as neat by some guests
Room service not satisfactory
Wi-Fi reportedly limited to lobby
Bathroom drainage issues
Food quality described as average
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Pilgrim tips

  • 1.Use the Ibrahim Al Khalil side approach and aim for King Fahd Gate 79 as the most practical major Haram entry from this hotel side.
  • 2.Allow extra time after Isha and around Jumuah because the pavements near Shubaikah and the Haram perimeter become heavily congested.
  • 3.If travelling with elderly family, the walk is technically manageable but the crowd density and slight route variation can make a taxi drop-off preferable at busy prayer times.
  • 4.Buy snacks, water, and simple necessities before returning to the hotel because Ibrahim Al Khalil has more street-level options than the immediate hotel entrance.
  • 5.If your room Wi-Fi is weak, plan to download maps, duas, and meeting points in advance rather than relying on lobby access only.

Worship & getting around

🚗 ~75 min from the airport

I could verify basic amenities such as Wi-Fi, restaurant, and room service, but not a dedicated musalla or Haram-view rooms.

Taxis should be easy to find on Ibrahim Al Khalil and around the Haram zone, but I could not verify a hotel-operated airport transfer.

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