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Ramada Alhamra Hotel

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Ramada Alhamra Hotel

•Madina
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Highlights

13min walk to Haram (978m)
14min walk to Ladies Section (1056m)
Gates: King Fahd Gate (Gate 21) (13min) / Women's Women’s Gate 25 (14min)

Highlights

Taiba Commercial Center (12min)
Al Baik Restaurant (9min)
On-site restaurant
Gates: King Fahd Gate (Gate 21) (13min) / Women's Women’s Gate 25 (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

13min walk to Haram (978m)
14min walk to Ladies Section (1056m)
Gates: King Fahd Gate (Gate 21) (13min) / Women's Women’s Gate 25 (14min)

Highlights

Taiba Commercial Center (12min)
Al Baik Restaurant (9min)
On-site restaurant
Gates: King Fahd Gate (Gate 21) (13min) / Women's Women’s Gate 25 (14min)
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AI Overview

Ramada Alhamra Hotel sits in Madinah’s central zone on or near Al Siteen/King Faisal corridor, close enough to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi to be realistically walkable for most pilgrims.
Based on the supplied straight-line distance and mosque-area routing references, a practical walking distance is about 978 meters to a common men’s approach and about 1056 meters to the women’s side.
For male pilgrims, this is a manageable walk in normal weather, but it is not one of the ultra-close front-row hotels immediately beside the mosque.
For women, the walk is slightly longer because the commonly used women’s entrances are concentrated on the northern side of the mosque, so route planning matters more.
The hotel’s main trade-off is clear in reviews: location is better than the stay quality.
Review patterns repeatedly point to aging rooms, inconsistent cleanliness, lift waiting times, and weaker service execution, so pilgrims should book it for access and price positioning rather than for comfort.
This property suits budget-conscious pilgrims who prioritize being within walking range of the Prophet’s Mosque and do not require luxury standards.
Families with elderly members should weigh the lift and maintenance complaints carefully, especially if precise prayer-time movement is important.

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 Alhamra Hotel, King Faisal bin Abdulaziz, Madina, Saudi Arabia

Rooms

twin/double room

What guests say

6.0/10

Review sentiment is mixed to poor overall. The location is the clearest strength because the hotel is within walking reach of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, but many recent reviews complain about dated rooms, weak maintenance, cleanliness issues, slow lifts, patchy in-room Wi‑Fi, and underwhelming breakfast/service.

✓Walkable to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi
✓Central location near mosque-area landmarks
✓Some guests mention friendly or helpful staff
✓Free parking is available
✕Cleanliness complaints recur
✕Furniture and rooms described as old or outdated
✕Lift delays can make prayer-time departures stressful
✕Wi‑Fi reliability in rooms is criticized
✕Breakfast/meal quality and value are criticized
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Pilgrim tips

  • 1.Leave earlier than the map time at prayer peaks because several reviews mention lift delays in this multi-floor building.
  • 2.For women, this location is still walkable, but hotels on the north side of the mosque are usually closer to the women’s prayer entrances.
  • 3.If traveling with elderly pilgrims, request a lower floor if possible to reduce dependence on busy lifts.
  • 4.Check room condition immediately on arrival and ask for a room change early if cleanliness or maintenance is below expectation.
  • 5.Use the hotel mainly for budget-conscious proximity to the mosque rather than for premium comfort or facilities.

Worship & getting around

🚗 ~21 min from the airport

I could verify restaurant, Wi‑Fi, parking, concierge, room service, non-smoking floors/rooms, and multilingual staff, but I could not verify a dedicated musalla/prayer room or Haram-view rooms from reliable sources.

Taxis should be easy to find because the hotel is in the central Madinah area near the mosque district.

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