Royal Al Madinah Hotel
•Madina
Royal Al Madinah Hotel
•Madina
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Highlights
9min walk to Haram (720m)
7min walk to Ladies Section (560m)
Gates: King Fahd Gate (9min) / Women's Bab Uthman ibn Affan (Gate 25) (7min)
Highlights
Taiba Commercial Center (5min), Al Noor Mall (36min)
Arabesque Restaurant (2min), Zaitoon Restaurant (4min), Arwa Taiba Restaurant (6min)
Gates: King Fahd Gate (9min) / Women's Bab Uthman ibn Affan (Gate 25) (7min)
Travel Umrah's Rating
4.2
Very Good
Based on our pointing system
Location4.5
Comfort4.2
Amenities4.0
Staff4.2
Cleanliness4.3
* Ratings generated through AI analysis of guest reviews, amenities, and comprehensive research across multiple booking platforms
Highlights
9min walk to Haram (720m)
7min walk to Ladies Section (560m)
Gates: King Fahd Gate (9min) / Women's Bab Uthman ibn Affan (Gate 25) (7min)
Highlights
Taiba Commercial Center (5min), Al Noor Mall (36min)
Arabesque Restaurant (2min), Zaitoon Restaurant (4min), Arwa Taiba Restaurant (6min)
Gates: King Fahd Gate (9min) / Women's Bab Uthman ibn Affan (Gate 25) (7min)
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AI Overview
Royal Al Madinah Hotel appears to trade online under the Emaar Royal Hotel / Al Eman Royal Hotel identity at the same Bada'ah, Madinah 42311 location.
The strongest confirmed point is location: multiple current listing and review sources place it in the north-central area very close to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, making it a practical choice for pilgrims prioritizing frequent mosque visits.
For walking access, the hotel is comfortably within realistic walking distance for most pilgrims.
Google Travel indicates about an 18 minute walk to the mosque generally, while Booking states the hotel is within 100 meters of the Prophet's Mosque and several recent Tripadvisor reviews specifically describe it as around 5 minutes on foot; taken together, that suggests route choice and target gate matter a lot, so a conservative pilgrim estimate is about 9 minutes to a practical men's entry area and about 7 minutes to the women’s side.
Review sentiment is mixed-positive rather than luxury-polished.
Booking's large review base is strong, but open-text reviews on Tripadvisor show a more nuanced picture: many pilgrims praise staff, cleanliness, and proximity, while others mention aging interiors, breakfast crowding, and inconsistent service during peak demand.
Overall, this hotel suits pilgrims who want strong mosque access and a busy central Madinah setting more than resort-style comfort.
It looks particularly suitable for families and for groups with women who want shorter access toward the women’s prayer side, but travelers who are highly sensitive to maintenance issues or breakfast consistency should keep expectations moderate.
Travel Umrah's Rating
4.2
Very Good
Based on our pointing system
Location4.5
Comfort4.2
Amenities4.0
Staff4.2
Cleanliness4.3
* Ratings generated through AI analysis of guest reviews, amenities, and comprehensive research across multiple booking platforms
Address:Royal Al Madinah Hotel, Bada ah, Medina 42311, Saudi Arabia, Madina, 42311, Saudi Arabia
Rooms
twin/double room
What guests say
8.8/10Recent review data points to a generally good, pilgrim-oriented stay with the strongest praise for proximity to the Prophet's Mosque, especially the women’s side, plus helpful staff and decent room cleanliness. The main complaints are inconsistency: some guests describe the building as older, breakfast as repetitive or crowded, and service or room maintenance as uneven during busy periods.
✓Very close to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, with repeated mentions of easy access and being near the ladies entrance
✓Helpful reception, housekeeping, and generally polite staff in many reviews
✓Rooms often described as clean or adequately maintained
✓Good surrounding food options and useful central location for pilgrims
✕Breakfast quality and variety described as inconsistent or repetitive
✕Some reviews mention the hotel feels old and certain room fixtures need maintenance
✕Crowding at peak times can affect service speed and organization
✕A minority of reviews report poor check-in or booking-handling experiences
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Pilgrim tips
- 1.For women, this location is especially practical because multiple reviews specifically mention the hotel is near the ladies entrance; aim for Bab Uthman ibn Affan (Gate 25).
- 2.For men heading to the north side of the mosque, the most practical approach is usually toward the northern gates, with King Fahd Gate the safest verified named target from this side.
- 3.Leave a few extra minutes before each fard prayer because the final stretch around the mosque gets crowded even though the hotel itself is close.
- 4.If traveling with elderly family, this hotel is realistically walkable, but crowd density matters more than raw distance; wheelchairs or short taxi hops may still help at peak times.
- 5.If breakfast is included, go earlier to avoid crowding and better food availability, as repeated reviews mention busy breakfast periods.
- 6.For shopping and quick supplies, Taiba Commercial Center is a short walk and the streets around the hotel have many food outlets useful after prayers.
Worship & getting around
🚗 ~20 min from the airport
Verified sources clearly show the hotel is very close to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi and some rooms may face the central area, but I could not verify a dedicated in-hotel musalla or guaranteed Haram-view room category from reliable current sources.
Taxis appear easy to find in the central area; guest reviews mention cabs outside the hotel.
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