Raffles Makkah Palace

Raffles Makkah Palace is one of the most popular 5-star hotels in Makkah. This hotel is located in the magnificent Abraj Al Bait Complex and just 50 m away from Masjid Al Haram. This 20-floor property has 214 suites with flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi access, a coffee/tea maker, a minibar, a wardrobe, and more.

These suites offers the beautiful view of the Haram and the Kaaba. Each suite is family-friendly and air conditioning and has a marble/tile floor. With shower, toilet, hairdryer, and personal hygiene items, the private bathrooms are included in each suite at Raffles Makkah Palace. This 5-star hotel is located around 89 km away from Jeddah International Airport.

At the hotel, each suite has a large living room with a dining area, a desk, and a seating area. The hotel’s elevator makes its upper floors accessible for its guests. The hotel includes a 24-hour reception, currency exchange, luggage storage, and more. Guests can check-in here from 4 PM to 4:30 PM, while the check-out is 12 PM to 12:30 PM. The hotel’s 24/7 room service is excellent, which provides guests more comfort.

At this 5-star hotel, a spa/relaxation area is also available at the hotel with some additional charges. Also, the hotel includes a well-decorated gym/fitness centre, where guests can take their regular exercises. The hotel staff is fluent in speaking Arabic, English, Urdu, Malay, Filipino, and Indonesian.

Raffles Makkah Palace has two high-class restaurants (Al Qasr and Al Majlis), which offer a wide range of International cuisine. Both restaurants offer different halal food options in a family-friendly ambience. One of these two restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner, while another is open for lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast at the hotel.

Pros:

1. Located in the majestic Abraj Al Bait Complex, Raffles Makkah Palace is around 50 m away from the Haram boundaries.
2. At this 20-floor property, there are 214 suites that offer the stunning views of the Haram and the Kaaba. These suites have a lot of facilities and services, such as flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi access, etc.
3. The hotel includes a wellness centre to give relaxation to its guests.
4. A well-furnished gym/fitness centre is also included in this 5-star property.
5. The hotel’s two restaurants offer a variety of International (halal) food in a family-friendly environment.

Cons:

1. This 5-star hotel does not provide an airport transfer.
2. No parking is available at the hotel.
3. The hotel will charge children 13 years and above as adults.
4. At Raffles Makkah Palace, different policies and additional charges may be applied when booking more than 7 rooms.

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