Shahd Al Madinah Hotel

Arriving on King Fahd Road, guests find a five-star hotel set within walking distance of the Prophet's Mosque. Rooms and suites come in shades of caramel, cream and coffee, furnished with dark wood and crisp white linens. Arabesque arched windows frame the interiors, and many rooms look directly onto the mosque plaza. It is a compact base for pilgrims and travellers alike. The Superior, Deluxe Club and Prestige categories offer partial Haram Plaza views, while the Family Suite runs to two bedrooms and the Presidential Suite to three, one of which also faces the plaza. Suites carry separate living rooms with their own dining areas, useful for family stays or longer visits. Arabesque Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner from a buffet of international dishes, its full-length windows opening onto the mosque's spires; afternoon tea is served there daily as the sun sets over the city. Shahd Lounge, just off the lobby, pours soft and hot drinks through the day. The hotel holds 60 parking spaces, both indoor and valet. Guests can hear the call to prayer drift across the plaza from their windows. Meeting rooms and event space round out a stay built around proximity to the Holy City's centre.