As part of the prestigious Abraj Al Bait complex, the deluxe Swissotel Makkah is a contemporary five-star hotel located in close proximity to the holy Masjid Al Haraam, overlooking the Ka’aba, as well as the entire Masjid. Swissotel Makkah offers...
As part of the prestigious Abraj Al Bait complex, the deluxe Swissotel Makkah is a contemporary five-star hotel located in close proximity to the holy Masjid Al Haraam, overlooking the Ka’aba, as well as the entire Masjid. Swissotel Makkah offers 1,487 elegant rooms and suites with modern contemporary design that complements the rich, hospitable values of Arab culture. The hotel includes two restaurants, one meeting room, and one business centre. With private entrances that make it easier for pilgrims to reach the Masjid Al Haram, Swissotel is also the only property in the Abraj Al Bait Endowment with a direct entrance through Ajyad Street.
Guest Reviews (29)
Imran Ho-Abdullah
4 weeks ago
5/5
Ambience: A grand, welcoming restaurant that effortlessly blends scale and elegance.
Cuisine: Excellent in variety and freshness—daily rotating menus, live stations and quality international dishes.
Service: A highlight—professional, personalized attention from managers...
Ambience: A grand, welcoming restaurant that effortlessly blends scale and elegance.
Cuisine: Excellent in variety and freshness—daily rotating menus, live stations and quality international dishes.
Service: A highlight—professional, personalized attention from managers and staff ensures memorable experiences.
Value: Worth the premium for those seeking comfort, variety, and proximity to Haram.
Special thanks to the F&B Director and the entire crew for going the extra mile all the time to make the guests feel right at home.
Walid Elassaly
1 month ago
5/5
A great hotel in all aspects and during Haj time with all the crowdness the service remained A -class. A great reason for such Review is also Ismail Omar the...
A great hotel in all aspects and during Haj time with all the crowdness the service remained A -class. A great reason for such Review is also Ismail Omar the Restaurant manager who is a great example of work devotion and guest service. He has demonstrated many qualities in tough times how to handle the guests kindly with a smile, while dealing with a crisis effectively in no time leading his team in person working hand in hand. I have rarely seen such caliber in this area with such professional attitude. The restaurant and food are among the best things in hotel, however the hotel overall is of great service and value. Keep it up and take care of your good people. 👏👍
Ammar Razzak
2 months ago
5/5
We were visiting from the USA, and our experience at Swissôtel Makkah was truly outstanding. The highlight of our stay was the incredible hospitality we received — especially from Mr....
We were visiting from the USA, and our experience at Swissôtel Makkah was truly outstanding. The highlight of our stay was the incredible hospitality we received — especially from Mr. Sakeer, the assistant manager, whom we had the pleasure of interacting with during the daily dining. He was incredibly welcoming, always checking in to see if everything was okay, asking if we needed anything, and offering to help in any way he could. His warm personality and attentiveness really made a difference and left a lasting impression on us.
The buffet meals for both breakfast and dinner were phenomenal — so much variety, consistently delicious food, and the dessert bar was next-level. Even during the busiest times, there was always plenty to choose from, and the staff worked tirelessly to keep everything well-stocked and fresh.
The rooms were beautiful and comfortable, and the in-room Adhan system was such a thoughtful touch that enhanced the spiritual experience of our trip. And of course, the location — 0 meters from Masjid al-Haram — couldn’t have been more perfect. Even in the busiest foot traffic during Hajj season, I always appreciated the location of my hotel as I knew that in just a few more feet I would be home.
Every part of our stay reflected high-quality service, genuine care, and great attention to detail. We’re so grateful for the hospitality we received and would definitely return again.
Star
2 months ago
5/5
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The location is very convenient and easy to access. The rooms were clean, neat, and well-maintained. What impressed me the most was...
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The location is very convenient and easy to access. The rooms were clean, neat, and well-maintained. What impressed me the most was the staff — they were extremely helpful, friendly, and quick to respond to any requests. The booking process was smooth and fast. I highly recommend this hotel for anyone looking for comfort, cleanliness, and great service.
Issa Al-mawlahi
3 months ago
5/5
My stay at Swissôtel Makkah was one of the best hotel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I arrived, I was warmly welcomed by the front desk agent Ahmed...
My stay at Swissôtel Makkah was one of the best hotel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I arrived, I was warmly welcomed by the front desk agent Ahmed Al Amri, who was highly professional and made the check-in process smooth and quick. He was very responsive and answered all my questions with a smile, reflecting the excellent hospitality of the hotel.
I stayed in room 1223, and when it comes to cleanliness and in-room service, I would like to give special thanks to Ammar Aref from the housekeeping department. He was very attentive to the room’s cleanliness on a daily basis, paying attention to the smallest details. His attitude was respectful and polite, and he was always ready to assist with anything I needed—always with a smile and prompt service.
along with the high-level services, made this stay truly unforgettable. I highly recommend Swissôtel Makkah to anyone looking for comfort, quality, and exceptional hospitality.
Rola Turki
4 months ago
5/5
I recently stayed at this hotel in Makkah during the last ten days of Ramadan, and it was a wonderful experience! The hotel’s service was exceptional, and the rooms were...
I recently stayed at this hotel in Makkah during the last ten days of Ramadan, and it was a wonderful experience! The hotel’s service was exceptional, and the rooms were spotless. What made my stay truly memorable was a special surprise for Mother’s Day. My sister, who wasn’t with us, called the hotel from Jeddah to arrange a surprise cake for my mother and me. The customer service representative, Mr. Fares Alhazmi, handled the request with such grace and didn’t charge anything for it! The cake was beautiful, and the gesture was incredibly touching. I also want to extend my thanks to the hotel manager, Mr. Faisal, for his attentive service. The junior suite was spacious, comfortable, and offered great privacy with two bathrooms. Overall, an excellent stay
Raabie Khan
2 years ago
5/5
I had a great time with my family,. Friendly staff… Location, Room service was good, they serve coffee and dates at the lobby that was nice, and the best thing...
I had a great time with my family,. Friendly staff… Location, Room service was good, they serve coffee and dates at the lobby that was nice, and the best thing was the breakfast of this hotel too much variety of food. Will come again to this hotel 😌
Ameer Algahim
2 years ago
5/5
I loved my stay here
Very friendly and fast staff at the front desk. Very professional.
Room was very spacious with the most mesmerizing view.
Location of the hotel is excellent
I would stay...
I loved my stay here
Very friendly and fast staff at the front desk. Very professional.
Room was very spacious with the most mesmerizing view.
Location of the hotel is excellent
I would stay here again and again
Zaara Almas
2 years ago
5/5
Amazing, hospitality the reception went out of their way we stayed here for two nights and it was such a memorable experience.
We wanted to check out at 2:30 pm because...
Amazing, hospitality the reception went out of their way we stayed here for two nights and it was such a memorable experience.
We wanted to check out at 2:30 pm because we had an intention to pray inside haram.
Requested the room staff and they were more than happy to say ok.
It was a different feeling here.
Ayan Chowdhury
2 years ago
5/5
Our stay was more than we would ever expect at Swissotel. This place is beyond luxurious, starting with the details of the whole interior, the experience from arrival until checkout...
Our stay was more than we would ever expect at Swissotel. This place is beyond luxurious, starting with the details of the whole interior, the experience from arrival until checkout is absolute professional and welcoming. We couldn’t ask for more, Mr. Sualleh was the best host but a big well done to all the staff!
Keep up this excellent work you do, and we are definitely looking forward to returning soon!
Faizan Siddiqui
2 years ago
5/5
Great Experience!! A must visit-
Spacious rooms and toilets.
Good service.
Close proximity to haram 😊
Wonderful and large variety of food in buffet.
One thing which needs to be included is an extra bed...
Great Experience!! A must visit-
Spacious rooms and toilets.
Good service.
Close proximity to haram 😊
Wonderful and large variety of food in buffet.
One thing which needs to be included is an extra bed for family of four. As sofa-cum-bed was not so comfortable. I hope management will look into this and will be resolved on my next visit 😜
Well done team!!!
Morgana Sasso
2 years ago
2/5
I don’t know how this hotel has a 4.5 stars.. this was so expensive for finding mold in the bathrooms (video and picture) the bed is not comfortable, there is...
I don’t know how this hotel has a 4.5 stars.. this was so expensive for finding mold in the bathrooms (video and picture) the bed is not comfortable, there is a beep sound in every floor and they don’t turn off at night time ( video). And when we asked them to turn off they said it’s like this and they can’t do nothing. It beeps every 10-20 seconds.. you can’t sleep.. Also the windows are so dirty that you can’t see anything outside ( picture).. the minimum you should keep are things cleaned.. the safe was also locked and not working, so we didn’t want housekeeping since we had our passports in the room.. we contacted them, they could not fix and that’s it.. it’s broken. The inclusive dinner does not even include soda.. only water!
I have nothing good to say. Even the short distance is not worth the money they charge.
There are better options around.
Sanitary and health services should be contacted for these molds..
True 5 star hotels would never be like this one. This hotel needs urgent updates..
And do you know what answer you get from them? Literally nothing! Any hotel that is 5 star would make sure things like these are working and cleaned and would at minimum provide 5 star Costumer service. I don’t know how they have a license to advertise they are 5 star hotel. That should be illegal
Abdulaziz Badughaysh
2 years ago
5/5
First I have to mention that The receptionist of this hotel Rania was the nicest receptionist I have ever encountered at a hotel. She was always friendly and asked how...
First I have to mention that The receptionist of this hotel Rania was the nicest receptionist I have ever encountered at a hotel. She was always friendly and asked how our stay was going every time we walked in the door. She also was able to recommend places to get any type of meal that we needed as well. Second this is a luxurious hotel! It’s clean and has a lot of comfort items to make you feel at home. I was in town for a stressful event and coming back to this hotel’s room was very peaceful.
Maryam Mowjood
2 years ago
4/5
This hotel has a beautiful lobby and restaurant. The restaurant has a great mini breakfast buffet for kids too. The kids loved it. Special shout out to Mr Faizan who...
This hotel has a beautiful lobby and restaurant. The restaurant has a great mini breakfast buffet for kids too. The kids loved it. Special shout out to Mr Faizan who was very courteous and helpful at all times.
However compared to the money being paid, the rooms are small and the bathroom even smaller. The shower area is so small that a claustrophobic person would never get in there. The bathroom really needs working on considering the fact that this is a 5 star hotel. And the service isn't great. They have so many guests checking in every day and I guess this makes them indifferent or too tired to be hospitable to each guest.
j1g9 A
2 years ago
5/5
The location is great. The hotel has two entrances one to the Haram with special entrance and the other to the street where you find taxis are waiting you. All...
The location is great. The hotel has two entrances one to the Haram with special entrance and the other to the street where you find taxis are waiting you. All service was top notch. Quadruple room with Kaaba view was spacious and tidy with most essentials provided for a family of 5. The bed is big, I loved it the most. Breakfast food was incredible with variety of choices; top management was also around to make sure everything was okay. I would like to thank Mr. Rakan at the reception desk for his welcoming and attitude. Loved our stay here!
Qazi Zaighum Haroon Qureshi
2 years ago
5/5
At this holy place we enjoyed the stay which made our journey memorable as it was just steps away from Haram.
Amazing customer service neat and clean room.
Restaurant staff and service...
At this holy place we enjoyed the stay which made our journey memorable as it was just steps away from Haram.
Amazing customer service neat and clean room.
Restaurant staff and service for breakfast was outstanding with lot of tasty food varieties helped us to recover for more prayers without weakness.
Met with restaurant manager with great personality and admired the service and food quality.
rajanaeem786
4 years ago
5/5
Very convenient location close to Haram, very helpful and friendly staff, we were given Haram faced room without any extra charges a lovely view. Room are big and especially the...
Very convenient location close to Haram, very helpful and friendly staff, we were given Haram faced room without any extra charges a lovely view. Room are big and especially the luggage box room is very handy as it keeps your room clear of suitcases. Bath and toilets are very clean and spacious.
Only one area where there is room for improvement. The breakfast buffet has plenty of different items but if you are from South Asian subcontinent, then you will feel disappointed because mainly the dishes are either Arabic and some European. Also when it was busy, there was problem to find cutlery like teaspoons resulting in cold tea.
Overall a very good hotel and recommended to visit again.
Ehab Tantawy
4 years ago
5/5
I strongly recommend booking in Swissotel. All my family love this hotel when we visit Mecca for Ummrah
Abdulla Salem
4 years ago
3/5
Good priced , cleaned well and location is good , would be great to have more staff at the reception.
Kamran Younis
4 years ago
5/5
Stayed here in 2017, was travelling with elderly parents to perform Umrah. The hotel was just brilliant, the location was around 300 yards from the Haram and ideal for the...
Stayed here in 2017, was travelling with elderly parents to perform Umrah. The hotel was just brilliant, the location was around 300 yards from the Haram and ideal for the elderly travelling to and from the Haram performing the Umrah Rituals.
The cleanliness of the accommodation and facilities were next to none. We had a room facing the Kabbah, what an amazing sight that was!
The buffet breakfast, “Well what can I say! The variety was amazing. I don’t think I could identify all the dishes they were so plentiful.
If shopping is a key feature of you pilgrim then rest assured you won’t get a better hotel than this! The back exit goes straight into the clock tower mall.
Hopefully will be blessed to visit again soon!
Mariam Ahmed
4 years ago
2/5
We had booked swissotel on Booking.com.
We were informed that the hotel is shut due to maintenance after we reached the property. It was extremely and highly inconvenient!!
They should have closed...
We had booked swissotel on Booking.com.
We were informed that the hotel is shut due to maintenance after we reached the property. It was extremely and highly inconvenient!!
They should have closed booking lines for the hotel as it was shut .
shamshair ali
4 years ago
5/5
One of the best hotel near Haram e Makki
Ibrahim Ullal
4 years ago
5/5
Good location and near by Haramain Makkah
Akbar Khan
4 years ago
5/5
Nice variety of breakfast Easy access to haram
saber hamed
4 years ago
5/5
5 star rating cause its the closest hotel to the kaaba
Habiba Khan
4 years ago
5/5
The best place with amazing staff. I have been there with my dad as he got sick while we were on the way to Makkah the minute we reached...
The best place with amazing staff. I have been there with my dad as he got sick while we were on the way to Makkah the minute we reached the hotel it was really crowded at the reciption but when l informed the staff member regarding his sickness they immediately arranged for the room and took great care of my dad this is the best quality of the staff. I have started respecting them more and wish them the best success ever.
A.Rahman Jaber
4 years ago
5/5
Very good hotel - Cleanliness 5 of 5 - relaxing 5 of 5 - haram view
Ibrahim Moawad
4 years ago
5/5
Swissotel Makkah one of the Kaaba view Hotels. Good car parking with charge . Great cleaning services. Different types of Rooms. Big and large restaurant with open buffet. ...
Swissotel Makkah one of the Kaaba view Hotels. Good car parking with charge . Great cleaning services. Different types of Rooms. Big and large restaurant with open buffet. Great front office team. Staff are very helpful and supporting. Hotel at the level of Haram so you can directly go to Haram from its lobby and he is the only hotel having this advantage.
Nauman Akram
4 years ago
4/5
4 star hotel claiming 5 star. Reception Service is not exemplary, have to wait till 4 o clock although booking and advance payment has been...
4 star hotel claiming 5 star. Reception Service is not exemplary, have to wait till 4 o clock although booking and advance payment has been paid. Rooms are clean and washrooms are OK. Room service needs improvement . Buffet taste and specifically entry process sucks as after charging so much money ,they force you to stand in long ques in order to identify at buffet hall entry. What are we... School kids? Highly not recommended
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Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah
B&B
20 mins
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Route to Haram
Experience profound spiritual luxury at Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah, a few steps away from Al Masjid Al Nabawi. Our 5-star retreat, near one of Saudi Arabia's most sacred sites, seamlessly connects local traditions with elegant French hospitality. As you step...
Experience profound spiritual luxury at Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah, a few steps away from Al Masjid Al Nabawi. Our 5-star retreat, near one of Saudi Arabia's most sacred sites, seamlessly connects local traditions with elegant French hospitality. As you step into the pedestrian area of Al Madinah, let us welcome you to opulent rooms and suites, some with breathtaking views of the Mosque and Haram Plaza.
Bring the family together and stay in triple rooms and suites for up to 6 adults. Here, the echoes of history resonate with local traditions, from the Afternoon Tea to the international culinary experiences at Arabesque, the all day dining restaurant. Treat yourself to a convenient road trip and make the most of the on-site parking facilities.
Born from the historical culture of honey in the heart of Saudi Arabia, Shahd Al Madinah carries this heritage and awakens your senses throughout your stay.
Al Masjid Al Nabawi is considered the second holiest mosque in Islam after Masjid Al Haram, located in the Holy City of Makkah. Crowned by an iconic green dome, this must-visit location of your time in Saudi Arabia is right at the hotel's doorstep.