Novotel Makkah Thakher City
$39
/ night
Avg. for November
Prices for Novotel Makkah Thakher City
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$39
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Avg. for November
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Novotel Makkah Thakher City average $38 in August, the cheapest month, and $289 in May, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $55 |
| February | $60 |
| March | $110 |
| April | $45 |
| May | $289 |
| June | $46 |
| July | $40 |
| August | $38 |
| September | $38 |
| October | $39 |
| November | $39 |
| December | $54 |
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Cheapest: August (~$38)
About this property
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. This hotel has 6 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 1461 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature hair dryers and slippers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Location
Located in Makkah (Rie Adhakhir), Novotel Makkah Thakher City is within a 10-minute drive of Souk Al-Khalil and Faqih Mosque. This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Cave of Hira and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from The Clock Towers.
What's nearby
Haya Al-Assaf Mosque(0.6 miles)
Al-Jaafariya Markets(0.8 miles)
Masjid Al-Jinn(1.1 miles)
Al Malaa Cemetery(1.2 miles)
Great Mosque of Makkah(1.8 miles)
Safa and Marwah(1.9 miles)
Al-Salam Gate(2 miles)
Well of Zamzam(2 miles)
Maqam Ibrahim(2 miles)
Kaaba(2 miles)
Black Stone(2 miles)
King Fahad Gate(2.2 miles)
The Clock Towers(2.3 miles)
Alkhalil Courtyard(2.3 miles)
Souk Al-Khalil(2.3 miles)
The preferred airport for Novotel Makkah Thakher City is King Abdulaziz Intl. Airport (JED)(57.3 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Business Center
Room Service
Housekeeping
Location
Al Andalus Dist P O Box 4575 Makkah Al Mukarama 24237, Rie Adhakhir, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Haya Al-Assaf Mosque (0.6 miles)
Al-Jaafariya Markets (0.8 miles)
Masjid Al-Jinn (1.1 miles)
Al Malaa Cemetery (1.2 miles)
Great Mosque of Makkah (1.8 miles)
Safa and Marwah (1.9 miles)
Room options
6
Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds
Room details
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
323 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
6
Executive Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 3
431 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
5
Superior Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
323 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
5
Superior Room, Multiple Beds
Room details
4× Twin Beds
Sleeps 4
323 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
5
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 4
646 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Living Room
6
Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
323 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
6
Superior Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds
Room details
3× Twin Beds
Sleeps 3
323 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
7
Family Triple Room, Multiple Beds
Room details
1 King Bed
and 2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 6
646 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
7
Family Twin Room, Multiple Beds
Room details
1 King Bed
and 2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 6
646 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Guest reviews of Novotel Makkah Thakher City
8.4
Very good
Based on 5,616 verified reviews
What guests think
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At Novotel Makkah Thakher City, travelers consistently praise clean, modern rooms, friendly staff, and good value, while noting the property sits far from the Haram, with shuttle drop-offs requiring long walks and an area still under heavy construction.
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At Novotel Makkah Thakher City, travelers consistently praise clean, modern rooms, friendly staff, and good value, while noting the property sits far from the Haram, with shuttle drop-offs requiring long walks and an area still under heavy construction.
Service feedback is mixed: many highlight considerate, helpful staff, yet others report slow or crowded check-in, unanswered phones, and inconsistent housekeeping or room service. Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable, though recurring maintenance issues include slow-draining showers, occasional bathroom odors or smoke smells, sporadic Wi‑Fi, and daytime noise from nearby works. Breakfast and on-site dining are frequently praised, though several guests found variety or value uneven and noted occasional delays. Expect a clean, modern stay with value pricing, balanced by distance-related transport trade-offs and occasional service inconsistencies.
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Facilities
Free shuttle buses run frequently and are useful, but multiple reviews report crowding, variable schedules, distant drop-off points, and sometimes a two-bus transfer; on-site extras like a barbershop are noted. Parking is limited at busy times, and a few guests cited missing or inadequate first-aid supplies.
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Naveed
Jan 29, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Excellent shuttle service to Haram 24 hrs a day.
Excellent shuttle service to Haram 24 hrs a day.
8
Achta
Apr 6, 2025
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L'hôtel est propre, le personnel gentil et serviable, la nourriture est au top. Le seul inconvénient avec cet hôtel, c'est la distance avec la Masjid Al Haram. Séjours de 17 jours. Merciii à Karimoullah, ce Jeune qui s'occupe de nettoyage des chambres, tres gentil et respectueux
L'hôtel est propre, le personnel gentil et serviable, la nourriture est au top. Le seul inconvénient avec cet hôtel, c'est la distance avec la Masjid Al Haram. Séjours de 17 jours. Merciii à Karimoullah, ce Jeune qui s'occupe de nettoyage des chambres, tres gentil et respectueux
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Khwaja
Nov 27, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Good location, shuttle, breakfast. The main issue was parking. Mostly the parking lots were full. They need to create more parking space. Thanks!
Good location, shuttle, breakfast. The main issue was parking. Mostly the parking lots were full. They need to create more parking space. Thanks!
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ali
Apr 3, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Excellent hotel; I have been going there for the last 3 years and enjoyed my stay because of the cleanness of the rooms and the comfort due to spacious rooms and bathrooms. The restaurant provides excellent buffet, although is slightly pricey, but good varieties of food is provided. The only negative side of staying here is the transportations from to Haram. Also, drivers are not following the rules of only carrying hotel guests, but rather they allow their relatives to get into the bus and forced hotels guests to stand in the bus while their relatives are occupying seats and imposing several stops before the final destination, which is causing delay and making hotel guests uncomfortable. Management needs to look into such practice mainly done by the drivers!
Excellent hotel; I have been going there for the last 3 years and enjoyed my stay because of the cleanness of the rooms and the comfort due to spacious rooms and bathrooms. The restaurant provides excellent buffet, although is slightly pricey, but good varieties of food is provided. The only negative side of staying here is the transportations from to Haram. Also, drivers are not following the rules of only carrying hotel guests, but rather they allow their relatives to get into the bus and forced hotels guests to stand in the bus while their relatives are occupying seats and imposing several stops before the final destination, which is causing delay and making hotel guests uncomfortable. Management needs to look into such practice mainly done by the drivers!
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Nizar
Feb 14, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Very poor first-aid kit . Has absolutely nothing in it to clean or to wrap if you get your self bit cut . Not even bandage. Very disappointed. And thats should be a first priority and been checked regularly for the management or the health department the first-aid kit ... breakfast was nice shuttle bus was convenient.
Very poor first-aid kit . Has absolutely nothing in it to clean or to wrap if you get your self bit cut . Not even bandage. Very disappointed. And thats should be a first priority and been checked regularly for the management or the health department the first-aid kit ... breakfast was nice shuttle bus was convenient.
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lubna
Jan 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Newer hotel, clean, good bed line. Staff is helpful. Key issue is the shuttle to the Haram. One has to take two buses to reach the Haram. And the 2nd bus k
Newer hotel, clean, good bed line. Staff is helpful. Key issue is the shuttle to the Haram. One has to take two buses to reach the Haram. And the 2nd bus k
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israr
Nov 7, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We stayed here for three days, and it was wonderful experience staying here. The included breakfast was very delicious and always fresh. Service was great, free bus transportation to haram was available 24 hours .
We stayed here for three days, and it was wonderful experience staying here. The included breakfast was very delicious and always fresh. Service was great, free bus transportation to haram was available 24 hours .
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ali
Apr 23, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
I stayed several times in this hotel and one of the reason makes me to return is the cleanest of the remises. However, the transportation (bus shuttle service) is poor and needs to be significantly improved! Sometimes overcrowded by non hotel residents passengers and hard to verify also the frequency of the buses is not as advertised! Buses leave earlier than scheduled and more often fully packed! Unorganized and poorly identifiable pick up bus stop in Gaza station near Kaaba. The problem of the hotel is TRANSPORTATION!!!!!
I stayed several times in this hotel and one of the reason makes me to return is the cleanest of the remises. However, the transportation (bus shuttle service) is poor and needs to be significantly improved! Sometimes overcrowded by non hotel residents passengers and hard to verify also the frequency of the buses is not as advertised! Buses leave earlier than scheduled and more often fully packed! Unorganized and poorly identifiable pick up bus stop in Gaza station near Kaaba. The problem of the hotel is TRANSPORTATION!!!!!
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SYED
Nov 16, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The breakfast was great. Rooms were well cleaned. The shuttle services are great and available every half n hour. However due to the construction in the haram the walk still is atleast 20 to 30mins.
The breakfast was great. Rooms were well cleaned. The shuttle services are great and available every half n hour. However due to the construction in the haram the walk still is atleast 20 to 30mins.
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Rustum
Mar 8, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This hotel is about a 20-minute drive from the Kaaba, where cars must stop. It’s in a developing area of Makkah with few large buildings like Novotel, though construction is ongoing. There are some smaller buildings with shops and restaurants nearby, but taxis are still the best way to reach them. The hotel has a 24/7 barbershop, is fully wheelchair accessible, and consists of multiple large towers, dominating the landscape in early 2025. Shuttle buses run to and from the hotel, but taking a taxi offers more flexibility. The distance can be inconvenient if you need frequent trips to the Kaaba, especially for those with mobility issues or requiring frequent hotel access for supplies or restrooms. However, if you plan to stay at the Kaaba for several hours before returning, the location works well. As for the hotel, Tower 1/2 has the reception staff for checking in and out or talking in person to a staff member. The only real issue I found within the newly built hotel and rooms was that the shower area drained very slowly and was missing half the door. That sounds more drastic then it was but I am sure they can fix it if you tell them as I saw workers there on call for fixing hotel issues like any electrical or plumbing work. I had 2 rooms so I didn’t even bother calling in to get the shower area sorted and fixed. They also have a dining/restaurant on one of the floors and it’s a bit expensive but still somewhat manageable. Best to get the food package if staying for few days.
This hotel is about a 20-minute drive from the Kaaba, where cars must stop. It’s in a developing area of Makkah with few large buildings like Novotel, though construction is ongoing. There are some smaller buildings with shops and restaurants nearby, but taxis are still the best way to reach them. The hotel has a 24/7 barbershop, is fully wheelchair accessible, and consists of multiple large towers, dominating the landscape in early 2025. Shuttle buses run to and from the hotel, but taking a taxi offers more flexibility. The distance can be inconvenient if you need frequent trips to the Kaaba, especially for those with mobility issues or requiring frequent hotel access for supplies or restrooms. However, if you plan to stay at the Kaaba for several hours before returning, the location works well. As for the hotel, Tower 1/2 has the reception staff for checking in and out or talking in person to a staff member. The only real issue I found within the newly built hotel and rooms was that the shower area drained very slowly and was missing half the door. That sounds more drastic then it was but I am sure they can fix it if you tell them as I saw workers there on call for fixing hotel issues like any electrical or plumbing work. I had 2 rooms so I didn’t even bother calling in to get the shower area sorted and fixed. They also have a dining/restaurant on one of the floors and it’s a bit expensive but still somewhat manageable. Best to get the food package if staying for few days.
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Cleanliness
Rooms and public areas are widely described as very clean and well maintained. Recurring issues include slow-draining showers, occasional bathroom or sewage odors, and sporadic housekeeping lapses.
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Humaira
Nov 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I only stayed for one night thank goodness it was just that. The check-in process was extremely slow, and when I called reception several times to request fresh towels, they actually hung up on me. The shower area in the washroom was clogged, causing water to accumulate and flood the entire bathroom. I chose this hotel based on the reviews, but the location and overall experience were terrible. It’s very far from the Haram, and the shuttle service was useless, forcing me to take a taxi instead. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone planning to perform Umrah. My experience was truly disappointing.
I only stayed for one night thank goodness it was just that. The check-in process was extremely slow, and when I called reception several times to request fresh towels, they actually hung up on me. The shower area in the washroom was clogged, causing water to accumulate and flood the entire bathroom. I chose this hotel based on the reviews, but the location and overall experience were terrible. It’s very far from the Haram, and the shuttle service was useless, forcing me to take a taxi instead. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone planning to perform Umrah. My experience was truly disappointing.
10
Amr
Dec 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean room, very friendly stuff, great flexibility and comfortable after long day in Haram
Very clean room, very friendly stuff, great flexibility and comfortable after long day in Haram
10
Mohammad Nadim
Feb 4, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Spotless and nice staff
Spotless and nice staff
10
Abdul Qadeer
Oct 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean rooms and area, friendly staff, excellent breakfast.
Clean rooms and area, friendly staff, excellent breakfast.
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Moustafa
Nov 8, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Let’s start with the positive aspects: • The staff were very respectful — from the reception team to the technicians and luggage service. • The environment was quiet and peaceful. • The reception team responded promptly whenever assistance was requested. Areas for improvement: • The room was scheduled to be ready at 4:00 p.m., but I had to wait in the reception area for about 45 minutes before receiving access. • During check-in at Tower Two, I was informed that my room was in Tower One, on the ninth floor. Unfortunately, I wasn’t aware that I was still in Tower Two, so I mistakenly went to the ninth floor of the wrong tower. It would have been helpful to receive clearer directions. I understand the staff were eager to prepare the room quickly, but a brief explanation about tower locations would have prevented this confusion. • A more serious concern relates to the convertible bed in the room. We were not informed that the bed could be transformed into a couch. While sitting near the head of the bed, it unexpectedly collapsed to the floor, posing a potential safety hazard — especially as there was a child nearby. This could have caused a serious injury if someone’s hand had been underneath. I strongly urge the hotel management to address this issue, either by providing clearer instructions or ensuring the bed mechanism is secured and safe for guests. The carpet also requires professional cleaning to maintain hygiene standards and overall guest comfort.
Let’s start with the positive aspects: • The staff were very respectful — from the reception team to the technicians and luggage service. • The environment was quiet and peaceful. • The reception team responded promptly whenever assistance was requested. Areas for improvement: • The room was scheduled to be ready at 4:00 p.m., but I had to wait in the reception area for about 45 minutes before receiving access. • During check-in at Tower Two, I was informed that my room was in Tower One, on the ninth floor. Unfortunately, I wasn’t aware that I was still in Tower Two, so I mistakenly went to the ninth floor of the wrong tower. It would have been helpful to receive clearer directions. I understand the staff were eager to prepare the room quickly, but a brief explanation about tower locations would have prevented this confusion. • A more serious concern relates to the convertible bed in the room. We were not informed that the bed could be transformed into a couch. While sitting near the head of the bed, it unexpectedly collapsed to the floor, posing a potential safety hazard — especially as there was a child nearby. This could have caused a serious injury if someone’s hand had been underneath. I strongly urge the hotel management to address this issue, either by providing clearer instructions or ensuring the bed mechanism is secured and safe for guests. The carpet also requires professional cleaning to maintain hygiene standards and overall guest comfort.
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Bashir
Nov 23, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
While the hotel in good location and well built. Maintenance is not good. When we arrived the safety box in the room, the coffee maker were not working the bar fridge is extremely small and barely cooling ?!! But the worse part of all the bathroom smell very Sewage odor !!! When we discussed all that with the hotel management non of that was taking seriously and no further accommodations or compensations made. I think this particular Novotel is not well managed and not living up to the rest of Novotel frenchies , disorganized the least to say ,services are sporadic , not consistent .
While the hotel in good location and well built. Maintenance is not good. When we arrived the safety box in the room, the coffee maker were not working the bar fridge is extremely small and barely cooling ?!! But the worse part of all the bathroom smell very Sewage odor !!! When we discussed all that with the hotel management non of that was taking seriously and no further accommodations or compensations made. I think this particular Novotel is not well managed and not living up to the rest of Novotel frenchies , disorganized the least to say ,services are sporadic , not consistent .
10
Mounir
Nov 4, 2024
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Stayed 8 nights
Hôtel récent, propre, confortable. Très bon rapport qualité prix. Quartier en construction. Service de bus toutes les 30 mins qui a mis moins de 10 min pour aller à la mosquée sacrée. Nous n’avons pas pris de repas à l’hôtel, buffet dîner les week end et pdj tous les jours. Il y a une boutique et un super market en bas de l’hôtel. Service de ménage quotidien apprécié. Fil pour sécher le linge dans la douche. Cafetière / thé et petites bouteilles d’eau à disposition. Inutile de rapporter un fer a repasser ou un sèche cheveux il y a tout ce dont vous avez besoin dans la chambre.
Hôtel récent, propre, confortable. Très bon rapport qualité prix. Quartier en construction. Service de bus toutes les 30 mins qui a mis moins de 10 min pour aller à la mosquée sacrée. Nous n’avons pas pris de repas à l’hôtel, buffet dîner les week end et pdj tous les jours. Il y a une boutique et un super market en bas de l’hôtel. Service de ménage quotidien apprécié. Fil pour sécher le linge dans la douche. Cafetière / thé et petites bouteilles d’eau à disposition. Inutile de rapporter un fer a repasser ou un sèche cheveux il y a tout ce dont vous avez besoin dans la chambre.
6
Syed
Apr 10, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Water clogged when take shower and flooded Power outlets and locker didnt work
Water clogged when take shower and flooded Power outlets and locker didnt work
8
Hassan
Mar 9, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Very clean beds and everything is modern the only 2 negatives is that the bathroom doesn’t have ventilation so it would smell and stay foggy and the shuttle bus isn’t the best but it works
Very clean beds and everything is modern the only 2 negatives is that the bathroom doesn’t have ventilation so it would smell and stay foggy and the shuttle bus isn’t the best but it works
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Olivia
Jan 18, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The bathroom stinks. The electric outlets do not work except one plug. The carpet is dirty. The room smells. The bus service to haram parts very far from haram . One can get lost and cannot find the bus stop. No amenities like tooth bush or shower cap or nail file is provided in the room. No coffee is provided nor creamer.
The bathroom stinks. The electric outlets do not work except one plug. The carpet is dirty. The room smells. The bus service to haram parts very far from haram . One can get lost and cannot find the bus stop. No amenities like tooth bush or shower cap or nail file is provided in the room. No coffee is provided nor creamer.
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Rooms
Modern, new-feeling rooms are generally spacious and comfortable, with good beds. Common downsides include bathroom drainage or ventilation problems, occasional smoke smells or maintenance faults, and intermittent Wi‑Fi.
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Siti Aisyah Binti
Nov 7, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
A luxurious hotel with good selection of breakfast. The room was spacious and clean. Would definitely come back with my family.
A luxurious hotel with good selection of breakfast. The room was spacious and clean. Would definitely come back with my family.
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Nazir
Oct 28, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The check in was smooth and the staff hospitality was amazing. But the WIFI is terrible can’t load a simple page…
The check in was smooth and the staff hospitality was amazing. But the WIFI is terrible can’t load a simple page…
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Mona
Jan 20, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice room but the shower area was leaking water on the bathroom floor, I had open buffet dinner and it was average for the price I paid I expected more extremely limited options all hot food main course food was not suitable for vegan or vegetarian I ended up with salad and it was very bland, terrible store bought juices also when I asked for coffee they told me they out off it like seriously.
Nice room but the shower area was leaking water on the bathroom floor, I had open buffet dinner and it was average for the price I paid I expected more extremely limited options all hot food main course food was not suitable for vegan or vegetarian I ended up with salad and it was very bland, terrible store bought juices also when I asked for coffee they told me they out off it like seriously.
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Redouane
Sep 18, 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
The bathroom was smelly, and there a construction site 24 hours a day non stop, it was so noisy that we can even hardly sleep.
The bathroom was smelly, and there a construction site 24 hours a day non stop, it was so noisy that we can even hardly sleep.
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Ahmed
Oct 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean room, comfy bed and room. Staff was wonderful. They are very helpful and do all they can to make your stay a good one. The only thing I would like to mention is the location. The location is a bit off from everything, and is around 7-10 minutes from Haram. They do provide shuttle services which alleviates the problem of having to find a ride to Al Haram. Just know there isn’t much to do in the surrounding area, but that’s the only thing that I have to say about the location. Definitely a great stay for a great price!
Clean room, comfy bed and room. Staff was wonderful. They are very helpful and do all they can to make your stay a good one. The only thing I would like to mention is the location. The location is a bit off from everything, and is around 7-10 minutes from Haram. They do provide shuttle services which alleviates the problem of having to find a ride to Al Haram. Just know there isn’t much to do in the surrounding area, but that’s the only thing that I have to say about the location. Definitely a great stay for a great price!
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Sadiq
Jan 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Our room unfortunately had a strong smoke smell. The receptionist insisted that all the rooms were non-smoking, but that didn't match our experience. He then told us that it would take an hour to get us a new room since it was so busy and sent room service to spray the room instead. Bathrooms were clean. There were no toothbrush, loofa or hair dryer. I’m guessing they are available on request. Showers didn't drain well, leaving the bathroom soaked every time. Room service was good. Quick to bring us what we asked for – no complaints! Overall hotel is new and clean with a modern aesthetic. Loved the cozy little café. It offered decent menu options, all reasonably priced. Shuttle to the haram ran every 30 minutes and was on time every time we took it.
Our room unfortunately had a strong smoke smell. The receptionist insisted that all the rooms were non-smoking, but that didn't match our experience. He then told us that it would take an hour to get us a new room since it was so busy and sent room service to spray the room instead. Bathrooms were clean. There were no toothbrush, loofa or hair dryer. I’m guessing they are available on request. Showers didn't drain well, leaving the bathroom soaked every time. Room service was good. Quick to bring us what we asked for – no complaints! Overall hotel is new and clean with a modern aesthetic. Loved the cozy little café. It offered decent menu options, all reasonably priced. Shuttle to the haram ran every 30 minutes and was on time every time we took it.
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Bashir
Nov 23, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
While the hotel in good location and well built. Maintenance is not good. When we arrived the safety box in the room, the coffee maker were not working the bar fridge is extremely small and barely cooling ?!! But the worse part of all the bathroom smell very Sewage odor !!! When we discussed all that with the hotel management non of that was taking seriously and no further accommodations or compensations made. I think this particular Novotel is not well managed and not living up to the rest of Novotel frenchies , disorganized the least to say ,services are sporadic , not consistent .
While the hotel in good location and well built. Maintenance is not good. When we arrived the safety box in the room, the coffee maker were not working the bar fridge is extremely small and barely cooling ?!! But the worse part of all the bathroom smell very Sewage odor !!! When we discussed all that with the hotel management non of that was taking seriously and no further accommodations or compensations made. I think this particular Novotel is not well managed and not living up to the rest of Novotel frenchies , disorganized the least to say ,services are sporadic , not consistent .
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Halima Mohamed
Oct 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The place was nice and very clean. The bed room was massive. The shuttle buses runs every 30min.
The place was nice and very clean. The bed room was massive. The shuttle buses runs every 30min.
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Syed
Apr 10, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Water clogged when take shower and flooded Power outlets and locker didnt work
Water clogged when take shower and flooded Power outlets and locker didnt work
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Hassan
Mar 9, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Very clean beds and everything is modern the only 2 negatives is that the bathroom doesn’t have ventilation so it would smell and stay foggy and the shuttle bus isn’t the best but it works
Very clean beds and everything is modern the only 2 negatives is that the bathroom doesn’t have ventilation so it would smell and stay foggy and the shuttle bus isn’t the best but it works
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Service
Staff are often praised as polite, professional, and helpful, but service consistency varies. Recurrent complaints mention long or crowded check-ins, unanswered phones, and uneven housekeeping or room-service responsiveness.
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Humaira
Nov 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I only stayed for one night thank goodness it was just that. The check-in process was extremely slow, and when I called reception several times to request fresh towels, they actually hung up on me. The shower area in the washroom was clogged, causing water to accumulate and flood the entire bathroom. I chose this hotel based on the reviews, but the location and overall experience were terrible. It’s very far from the Haram, and the shuttle service was useless, forcing me to take a taxi instead. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone planning to perform Umrah. My experience was truly disappointing.
I only stayed for one night thank goodness it was just that. The check-in process was extremely slow, and when I called reception several times to request fresh towels, they actually hung up on me. The shower area in the washroom was clogged, causing water to accumulate and flood the entire bathroom. I chose this hotel based on the reviews, but the location and overall experience were terrible. It’s very far from the Haram, and the shuttle service was useless, forcing me to take a taxi instead. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone planning to perform Umrah. My experience was truly disappointing.
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Asim
Jan 7, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
It was an exceptionally good stay and AlhamdulAllah Novotel hasn’t disappointed at all. We are grateful to respected Receptionist lady who has helped our family of 5 with great care and helped facilitating joint room for comfort. My elderly mother has praised the service of this hotel - highly recommended
It was an exceptionally good stay and AlhamdulAllah Novotel hasn’t disappointed at all. We are grateful to respected Receptionist lady who has helped our family of 5 with great care and helped facilitating joint room for comfort. My elderly mother has praised the service of this hotel - highly recommended
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Mohamed
Feb 4, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
1- Front desk always busy with long queues 2- you cannot reach out to house keeping or any other service but by calling ‘0’ which is the front desk and they never pick up 3- shuttle bus to Al haram are small and always crowded, you can see the fights of people to get into the shuttle bus, 4- they show shuttle bus time table but never stick to it. 5- house keeping just giving you 2 small bottles of water and tiding the beds and change towels, they don’t clear the rooms or even change tea cups. 6- limited choices for the breakfast.
1- Front desk always busy with long queues 2- you cannot reach out to house keeping or any other service but by calling ‘0’ which is the front desk and they never pick up 3- shuttle bus to Al haram are small and always crowded, you can see the fights of people to get into the shuttle bus, 4- they show shuttle bus time table but never stick to it. 5- house keeping just giving you 2 small bottles of water and tiding the beds and change towels, they don’t clear the rooms or even change tea cups. 6- limited choices for the breakfast.
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Sahida
Jan 1, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
The receptionist was very unhelpful. We stayed in one tower and she sent us for breakfast in another tower. Also I wanted to extend on more nights but no one seems to know what to do or help me in any way. I was told I need to make another booking.
The receptionist was very unhelpful. We stayed in one tower and she sent us for breakfast in another tower. Also I wanted to extend on more nights but no one seems to know what to do or help me in any way. I was told I need to make another booking.
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Tamar
Aug 8, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Very professional and friendly receptionists , very good breakfast even though you have to pay for it . All in all it was very best choice
Very professional and friendly receptionists , very good breakfast even though you have to pay for it . All in all it was very best choice
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Shahwar Muhammad
Mar 21, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Didn’t like this property at all. The transportation provided was very far from the mosque. Staff was very unresponsive and will not even attend the phones.
Didn’t like this property at all. The transportation provided was very far from the mosque. Staff was very unresponsive and will not even attend the phones.
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N
Feb 23, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The staff was wonderful! Thank you, Rayan, for your excellent customer service—I truly appreciate it.
The staff was wonderful! Thank you, Rayan, for your excellent customer service—I truly appreciate it.
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Ahmed
Sep 26, 2025
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Stayed 9 nights
Wonderful hotel served by great staff who made the stay enjoyable. Can’t fault it for anything. Look forward to coming back here one day inshaAllah
Wonderful hotel served by great staff who made the stay enjoyable. Can’t fault it for anything. Look forward to coming back here one day inshaAllah
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SHERIF
Feb 13, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
There was nothing good from the moment of check in the staff was very very rude and when we call the front desk to ask for anything they either don’t pickup or pickup and say they’ll get you what you want and they never do and if they did you better have plenty of patience, ill understand more if it was really busy but it wasn’t, definitely not going there again.
There was nothing good from the moment of check in the staff was very very rude and when we call the front desk to ask for anything they either don’t pickup or pickup and say they’ll get you what you want and they never do and if they did you better have plenty of patience, ill understand more if it was really busy but it wasn’t, definitely not going there again.
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Maimouna Ibrahim
Nov 15, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
La connexion internet ne marche pas parfois. Le petit déjeuner était bon mais le dîner ne l’était pas. La variété des plats est à revoir (comparativement à l’année dernière), elle a beaucoup baissé. L’enregistrement est très lent car une seule personne pour beaucoup de clients. L’horaire du service de navette qui était de chaque 30 mn pour la mosquée a légèrement changé. Les chambres sont spacieuses, la literie est de bonne qualité et le staff est super sympa. En bref je trouve que l’hôtel dans son ensemble s’est un peu dégradé mais je recommande.
La connexion internet ne marche pas parfois. Le petit déjeuner était bon mais le dîner ne l’était pas. La variété des plats est à revoir (comparativement à l’année dernière), elle a beaucoup baissé. L’enregistrement est très lent car une seule personne pour beaucoup de clients. L’horaire du service de navette qui était de chaque 30 mn pour la mosquée a légèrement changé. Les chambres sont spacieuses, la literie est de bonne qualité et le staff est super sympa. En bref je trouve que l’hôtel dans son ensemble s’est un peu dégradé mais je recommande.
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Location
The hotel sits far from the Haram in an area with ongoing construction and limited nearby dining or shopping; the shuttle reduces travel time but often drops guests a long walk from the mosque. This can be challenging for families and elderly travelers.
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Humaira
Nov 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I only stayed for one night thank goodness it was just that. The check-in process was extremely slow, and when I called reception several times to request fresh towels, they actually hung up on me. The shower area in the washroom was clogged, causing water to accumulate and flood the entire bathroom. I chose this hotel based on the reviews, but the location and overall experience were terrible. It’s very far from the Haram, and the shuttle service was useless, forcing me to take a taxi instead. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone planning to perform Umrah. My experience was truly disappointing.
I only stayed for one night thank goodness it was just that. The check-in process was extremely slow, and when I called reception several times to request fresh towels, they actually hung up on me. The shower area in the washroom was clogged, causing water to accumulate and flood the entire bathroom. I chose this hotel based on the reviews, but the location and overall experience were terrible. It’s very far from the Haram, and the shuttle service was useless, forcing me to take a taxi instead. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone planning to perform Umrah. My experience was truly disappointing.
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Achta
Apr 6, 2025
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L'hôtel est propre, le personnel gentil et serviable, la nourriture est au top. Le seul inconvénient avec cet hôtel, c'est la distance avec la Masjid Al Haram. Séjours de 17 jours. Merciii à Karimoullah, ce Jeune qui s'occupe de nettoyage des chambres, tres gentil et respectueux
L'hôtel est propre, le personnel gentil et serviable, la nourriture est au top. Le seul inconvénient avec cet hôtel, c'est la distance avec la Masjid Al Haram. Séjours de 17 jours. Merciii à Karimoullah, ce Jeune qui s'occupe de nettoyage des chambres, tres gentil et respectueux
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Shamim
Mar 1, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
It’s a very beautiful hotel ,nice clean rooms but very far away from the Haram and bus drops off 30 minutes from location and still have to walk about 25 minutes to Haram which should be explained as we Are old people and was very difficult to walk and cancel our hotel and rebook as everything was fully booked
It’s a very beautiful hotel ,nice clean rooms but very far away from the Haram and bus drops off 30 minutes from location and still have to walk about 25 minutes to Haram which should be explained as we Are old people and was very difficult to walk and cancel our hotel and rebook as everything was fully booked
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Khaled
Jun 26, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Magnificent hotel in the wrong location.
Magnificent hotel in the wrong location.
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Samir
Mar 25, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
No one ever answered the phone. Not reception, room service etc. Also the location isn’t great. It’s in the middle of nowhere and there’s nothing to eat around. Plus the bus drops you off at Marwa, which is the side of the masjid that has no stores either. So the only convenient place to eat is the hotel, which becomes prohibitively expensive. Book a hotel on the north side of the masjid. More worth the money.
No one ever answered the phone. Not reception, room service etc. Also the location isn’t great. It’s in the middle of nowhere and there’s nothing to eat around. Plus the bus drops you off at Marwa, which is the side of the masjid that has no stores either. So the only convenient place to eat is the hotel, which becomes prohibitively expensive. Book a hotel on the north side of the masjid. More worth the money.
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ali
Apr 3, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Excellent hotel; I have been going there for the last 3 years and enjoyed my stay because of the cleanness of the rooms and the comfort due to spacious rooms and bathrooms. The restaurant provides excellent buffet, although is slightly pricey, but good varieties of food is provided. The only negative side of staying here is the transportations from to Haram. Also, drivers are not following the rules of only carrying hotel guests, but rather they allow their relatives to get into the bus and forced hotels guests to stand in the bus while their relatives are occupying seats and imposing several stops before the final destination, which is causing delay and making hotel guests uncomfortable. Management needs to look into such practice mainly done by the drivers!
Excellent hotel; I have been going there for the last 3 years and enjoyed my stay because of the cleanness of the rooms and the comfort due to spacious rooms and bathrooms. The restaurant provides excellent buffet, although is slightly pricey, but good varieties of food is provided. The only negative side of staying here is the transportations from to Haram. Also, drivers are not following the rules of only carrying hotel guests, but rather they allow their relatives to get into the bus and forced hotels guests to stand in the bus while their relatives are occupying seats and imposing several stops before the final destination, which is causing delay and making hotel guests uncomfortable. Management needs to look into such practice mainly done by the drivers!
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Zeinab
Dec 2, 2024
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Stayed 14 nights
i liked the hotel and the room but there were some rooms around us that were very loud. I liked how there were busses available to and from the haram but they drop you off at 15-30 minute walking distance. that was the one thing that i did not like becuase we would come back very tired. There were lots of construction around the hotel it wasn’t that noisy inside the room but when going outside it’s very noisy.
i liked the hotel and the room but there were some rooms around us that were very loud. I liked how there were busses available to and from the haram but they drop you off at 15-30 minute walking distance. that was the one thing that i did not like becuase we would come back very tired. There were lots of construction around the hotel it wasn’t that noisy inside the room but when going outside it’s very noisy.
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SYED
Nov 16, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The breakfast was great. Rooms were well cleaned. The shuttle services are great and available every half n hour. However due to the construction in the haram the walk still is atleast 20 to 30mins.
The breakfast was great. Rooms were well cleaned. The shuttle services are great and available every half n hour. However due to the construction in the haram the walk still is atleast 20 to 30mins.
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Mahamoud
Jul 21, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Hôtel récent avec plusieurs bâtiments, des finitions à terminer. Le bâtiment où se trouvait ma chambre ne disposait pas de personnel d’accueil. Manque de communication sur la disposition de l’hôtel par exemple j’ai été obligé de demander un accès pour la salle de sport étant donné qu’on ne peut pas accéder sans une carte différente de celui de la chambre qui m’a été remis à mon arrivée. Un bus de l’hôtel vers le Haram tous les 1 heures à disposition des clients de l’hôtel. Le haram se trouve à environ une dizaine de minutes de l’hôtel. Le retour du haram je prenais que des transports autres que le bus( Uber ou bolt et des taxis) au vu des contraintes de départ de bus et l’éloignement à pied du haram vers le bus plus de 10 mn et encore faut il trouver le bon endroit. Pour le transport il faut compter 30 riyals en Uber ou bolt et en taxis il fait compter 40 à 50 riyals( il faut toujours négocier). À l’avenir je prendrai un hôtel plus près du haram.
Hôtel récent avec plusieurs bâtiments, des finitions à terminer. Le bâtiment où se trouvait ma chambre ne disposait pas de personnel d’accueil. Manque de communication sur la disposition de l’hôtel par exemple j’ai été obligé de demander un accès pour la salle de sport étant donné qu’on ne peut pas accéder sans une carte différente de celui de la chambre qui m’a été remis à mon arrivée. Un bus de l’hôtel vers le Haram tous les 1 heures à disposition des clients de l’hôtel. Le haram se trouve à environ une dizaine de minutes de l’hôtel. Le retour du haram je prenais que des transports autres que le bus( Uber ou bolt et des taxis) au vu des contraintes de départ de bus et l’éloignement à pied du haram vers le bus plus de 10 mn et encore faut il trouver le bon endroit. Pour le transport il faut compter 30 riyals en Uber ou bolt et en taxis il fait compter 40 à 50 riyals( il faut toujours négocier). À l’avenir je prendrai un hôtel plus près du haram.
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Tamanna
Oct 17, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The property is overall commendable. The pick-up and drop-off service from Haram to the hotel is exceptional. However, it is worth noting that there are no nearby restaurants or shopping malls.
The property is overall commendable. The pick-up and drop-off service from Haram to the hotel is exceptional. However, it is worth noting that there are no nearby restaurants or shopping malls.
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Dining
Breakfast is frequently highlighted as tasty with good variety, and many appreciate the on-site buffet/café. Some guests found options limited, service slow at peak times, prices high, or promotions/discounts unclear.
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sultan
Sep 8, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Nobody at the reception knew about the silver member discount on food and beverages. The restaurant and reception said they didn’t know about it. It would be helpful if we could get a code or something which the staff would know about it.
Nobody at the reception knew about the silver member discount on food and beverages. The restaurant and reception said they didn’t know about it. It would be helpful if we could get a code or something which the staff would know about it.
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Nafisat
Feb 20, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
The property was new and very clean and the room was quite comfortable. The support staff (the cleaners, restaurant staff and porters were also very nice professional and helpful). But I did not really enjoy the food in the restaurant (buffet) they claim to have a variety of options, but it was mainly Asian and middle eastern. Also I had an unpleasant experience at breakfast one time. I was made to pay for my breakfast, when my booking came with breakfast already paid for. I complained about this and it was confirmed that I was not supposed to pay for breakfast, but still nothing was done about it, and I was not issued a refund. That was very wrong. In all, the hotel was very nice and comfortable
The property was new and very clean and the room was quite comfortable. The support staff (the cleaners, restaurant staff and porters were also very nice professional and helpful). But I did not really enjoy the food in the restaurant (buffet) they claim to have a variety of options, but it was mainly Asian and middle eastern. Also I had an unpleasant experience at breakfast one time. I was made to pay for my breakfast, when my booking came with breakfast already paid for. I complained about this and it was confirmed that I was not supposed to pay for breakfast, but still nothing was done about it, and I was not issued a refund. That was very wrong. In all, the hotel was very nice and comfortable
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Shumail
Oct 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This was my first time staying at this Hotel. I must admit, it was a lot further away from Masjid Haram then I originally thought. The shuttle service, which runs every 30-mins from the Hotel, was great. HOWEVER, where the bus drops you, it is a very long walk to Masjid Haram. My wife and kids got really tired of walking. I'm comparing this to the other hotel I staying in Makkah (Swissotel Makkah) which was 2 mins away from Masjid Haram. Breakfast was ok too, but for some reason, it felt really cold in the dinning area due to the Air-conditioner being set of extremely cold. it made eating uncomfortable. Also, the chef at the omelet station was very slow. There was only one chef and the line-up was very long. Some items which was near finished were not replaced or refilled quickly enough. I had to ask the staff and remind them that some items were running short. The rooms were great and clean. No Issues with the rooms. Just remember, if you get a room with views to the back side of the hotel, it is pretty boring, nothing to see other then construction and a few mountains. There was also one issue with the shuttle service. Once we boarded the bus at Masjid Haram, we remain sitting on the bus for almost 1 hour because they has issues with finding a bus driver. My kids needed to use the washroom but remained on the bus hoping it would leave soon. It finally left1 hour later and you could see other passengers were also left disappointed in the service.
This was my first time staying at this Hotel. I must admit, it was a lot further away from Masjid Haram then I originally thought. The shuttle service, which runs every 30-mins from the Hotel, was great. HOWEVER, where the bus drops you, it is a very long walk to Masjid Haram. My wife and kids got really tired of walking. I'm comparing this to the other hotel I staying in Makkah (Swissotel Makkah) which was 2 mins away from Masjid Haram. Breakfast was ok too, but for some reason, it felt really cold in the dinning area due to the Air-conditioner being set of extremely cold. it made eating uncomfortable. Also, the chef at the omelet station was very slow. There was only one chef and the line-up was very long. Some items which was near finished were not replaced or refilled quickly enough. I had to ask the staff and remind them that some items were running short. The rooms were great and clean. No Issues with the rooms. Just remember, if you get a room with views to the back side of the hotel, it is pretty boring, nothing to see other then construction and a few mountains. There was also one issue with the shuttle service. Once we boarded the bus at Masjid Haram, we remain sitting on the bus for almost 1 hour because they has issues with finding a bus driver. My kids needed to use the washroom but remained on the bus hoping it would leave soon. It finally left1 hour later and you could see other passengers were also left disappointed in the service.
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Abdul Qadeer
Oct 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean rooms and area, friendly staff, excellent breakfast.
Clean rooms and area, friendly staff, excellent breakfast.
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Yusuf
Mar 19, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The food was expensive
The food was expensive
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Sahar
Nov 21, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Stay was excellent until the last day when we were checking out. We had booked and paid for Full Board but went for lunch only to be told there isn’t any. After telling them we are Full Board agreed to let us order from room service menu without extra charge. We were checking out in 50min and had to catch a train shortly after. We were told the order will take 25min so went to finish our packing and come back down. We returned 30min later and were told food is still being prepared. We informed them we have to check out and catch a train. 50min later we were still waiting for food and had chased it up with them multiple times only to be told various things about staff checking on it, “it’s coming now” etc. They finally brought the food out but we had already told them to pack it instead as we do not have time to sit and eat anymore. They said it will be packed in 2min. The manager Mr Syed also came to confirm this with us. 5min later we had to chase up again to be told they are bringing it. 10 min later we were still waiting for the already cooked food just to be packed up! We had to leave without any food as we would have missed our train had we waited any longer. Unfortunately this final experience ruined the whole stay for us.
Stay was excellent until the last day when we were checking out. We had booked and paid for Full Board but went for lunch only to be told there isn’t any. After telling them we are Full Board agreed to let us order from room service menu without extra charge. We were checking out in 50min and had to catch a train shortly after. We were told the order will take 25min so went to finish our packing and come back down. We returned 30min later and were told food is still being prepared. We informed them we have to check out and catch a train. 50min later we were still waiting for food and had chased it up with them multiple times only to be told various things about staff checking on it, “it’s coming now” etc. They finally brought the food out but we had already told them to pack it instead as we do not have time to sit and eat anymore. They said it will be packed in 2min. The manager Mr Syed also came to confirm this with us. 5min later we had to chase up again to be told they are bringing it. 10 min later we were still waiting for the already cooked food just to be packed up! We had to leave without any food as we would have missed our train had we waited any longer. Unfortunately this final experience ruined the whole stay for us.
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Leen
Oct 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Everything is 10/10 but it’s not 3 minutes away from the Haram. The shuttle is 24hr and comes every 30 min. The breakfast was amazing so many food options! Highly recommended
Everything is 10/10 but it’s not 3 minutes away from the Haram. The shuttle is 24hr and comes every 30 min. The breakfast was amazing so many food options! Highly recommended
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Kashief
Jun 19, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The room was great, service was a bit slow at the counters/reception, it was however peak season, so this is probably understandable. The breakfast was however really poor quality and seemed like the area was not big enough to accommodate the high volume of guests, neither was the food.
The room was great, service was a bit slow at the counters/reception, it was however peak season, so this is probably understandable. The breakfast was however really poor quality and seemed like the area was not big enough to accommodate the high volume of guests, neither was the food.
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israr
Nov 7, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We stayed here for three days, and it was wonderful experience staying here. The included breakfast was very delicious and always fresh. Service was great, free bus transportation to haram was available 24 hours .
We stayed here for three days, and it was wonderful experience staying here. The included breakfast was very delicious and always fresh. Service was great, free bus transportation to haram was available 24 hours .
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Maimouna Ibrahim
Nov 15, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
La connexion internet ne marche pas parfois. Le petit déjeuner était bon mais le dîner ne l’était pas. La variété des plats est à revoir (comparativement à l’année dernière), elle a beaucoup baissé. L’enregistrement est très lent car une seule personne pour beaucoup de clients. L’horaire du service de navette qui était de chaque 30 mn pour la mosquée a légèrement changé. Les chambres sont spacieuses, la literie est de bonne qualité et le staff est super sympa. En bref je trouve que l’hôtel dans son ensemble s’est un peu dégradé mais je recommande.
La connexion internet ne marche pas parfois. Le petit déjeuner était bon mais le dîner ne l’était pas. La variété des plats est à revoir (comparativement à l’année dernière), elle a beaucoup baissé. L’enregistrement est très lent car une seule personne pour beaucoup de clients. L’horaire du service de navette qui était de chaque 30 mn pour la mosquée a légèrement changé. Les chambres sont spacieuses, la literie est de bonne qualité et le staff est super sympa. En bref je trouve que l’hôtel dans son ensemble s’est un peu dégradé mais je recommande.
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Rizwana
Sep 16, 2026
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Stayed 8 nights
There was a constant smell from the bathroom and the staff changed our room but the smell was still present.
There was a constant smell from the bathroom and the staff changed our room but the smell was still present.
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Aasma
Sep 16, 2026
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Stayed 8 nights
There was a constant smell from the bathroom and the staff changed our room but the smell was still present.
There was a constant smell from the bathroom and the staff changed our room but the smell was still present.
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Masood
Sep 13, 2026
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Stayed 6 nights
Exceptional good . Will visit again
Exceptional good . Will visit again
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Nigina
Sep 3, 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
The staff and the supervisors just want to cheat people to get more money out of them. I had free breakfast in the amenities. Upon arrival they mentioned to me that only I would be covered for breakfast and my husband would have to pay. I had booked a king room. Staff is very unreasonable. I would book with this hot again.
The staff and the supervisors just want to cheat people to get more money out of them. I had free breakfast in the amenities. Upon arrival they mentioned to me that only I would be covered for breakfast and my husband would have to pay. I had booked a king room. Staff is very unreasonable. I would book with this hot again.
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Sarfraz
Aug 2, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
This was my second stay at Novotel Thaker City. My first visit was excellent, which is why I chose to return. Unfortunately, this experience was quite different. My family was accommodated in what felt like an almost deserted Tower 1. There were very few guests, and most of the time there were no staff around. It also appeared that Tower 2 is now the main operational tower, so I was left wondering why we weren't accommodated there instead. Another disappointment was the shuttle bus service, which has been reduced significantly since my first visit. It previously operated 24 hours a day, but now runs for much shorter hours with long gaps in the schedule. This made getting around much less convenient and meant we had to plan our day around the bus timetable or pay for taxis. Finally, when checking out, I called reception for assistance with my luggage but received no answer, so I had to take my own bags down. Overall, this stay fell well short of the high standard I experienced on my first visit. I hope things improve for me to return again as the facilities and rooms are excellent.
This was my second stay at Novotel Thaker City. My first visit was excellent, which is why I chose to return. Unfortunately, this experience was quite different. My family was accommodated in what felt like an almost deserted Tower 1. There were very few guests, and most of the time there were no staff around. It also appeared that Tower 2 is now the main operational tower, so I was left wondering why we weren't accommodated there instead. Another disappointment was the shuttle bus service, which has been reduced significantly since my first visit. It previously operated 24 hours a day, but now runs for much shorter hours with long gaps in the schedule. This made getting around much less convenient and meant we had to plan our day around the bus timetable or pay for taxis. Finally, when checking out, I called reception for assistance with my luggage but received no answer, so I had to take my own bags down. Overall, this stay fell well short of the high standard I experienced on my first visit. I hope things improve for me to return again as the facilities and rooms are excellent.
FAQs about Novotel Makkah Thakher City
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A buffet breakfast is available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee of approximately SAR 45 for adults.
Does the property allow pets?
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in time is at 4:00 PM and check-out time is at 1:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not provided.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Makkah (Rie Adhakhir), within a 10-minute drive of Souk Al-Khalil and Faqih Mosque. It is approximately 3.3 miles (5.3 km) from the Cave of Hira and 3.9 miles (6.3 km) from The Clock Towers.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
One child 10 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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How much do rooms usually cost at Novotel Makkah Thakher City in Makkah?
Over the next 60–90 days, room rates at Novotel Makkah Thakher City in Makkah typically land around $63 a night for two guests, ranging from $50 to $131 on peak dates.
When is the best time to visit Novotel Makkah Thakher City to avoid crowds?
March is the busiest month for Novotel Makkah Thakher City in Makkah, while demand drops sharply after July and May is the quietest month; plan for lower crowds in May if you prefer less busy conditions.
Which month has the lowest rates at Novotel Makkah Thakher City?
September is the cheapest month to stay at Novotel Makkah Thakher City in Makkah, averaging $45 a night; May is the priciest month at about $349, though May is actually the quietest month for crowds.
What’s near Novotel Makkah Thakher City and who is it good for?
Novotel Makkah Thakher City in Makkah sits close to landmarks like the Great Mosque of Makkah, the Well of Zamzam and Maqam Ibrahim, making it convenient for sightseeing. The hotel suits families and business travellers looking to be near key religious and market attractions.
How does the nightly price at Novotel Makkah Thakher City in Makkah compare to recent weeks?
The current price at Novotel Makkah Thakher City in Makkah is $37 per night for 2 guests, which is low for this hotel: about 15% below its $44 average over the last 60 days. Most nights over that period fell between $36 and $99.
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Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-10-31: 43.66357554855347USD
- 2026-11-01: 36.892800558280946USD
- 2026-11-02: 37.195200387763975USD
- 2026-11-03: 37.195200387763975USD
- 2026-11-04: 37.195200387763975USD
- 2026-11-05: 37.195200387763975USD
- 2026-11-06: 37.195200387763975USD
- 2026-11-07: 37.195200387763975USD
- 2026-11-08: 37.108802267456056USD
- 2026-11-09: 37.195200387763975USD
- 2026-11-10: 37.108802267456056USD
- 2026-11-11: 37.195200387763975USD
- 2026-11-12: 37.108802267456056USD
- 2026-11-13: 37.195200387763975USD
- 2026-11-14: 37.195200387763975USD
- 2026-11-15: 38.80440222682953USD
- 2026-11-16: 40.30560534744263USD
- 2026-11-17: 40.30560534744263USD
- 2026-11-18: 40.30560534744263USD
- 2026-11-19: 47.61720275039673USD
- 2026-11-20: 47.9826911939621USD
- 2026-11-21: 45.454741920089724USD
- 2026-11-22: 44.528402661132816USD
- 2026-11-23: 45.31680313205719USD
- 2026-11-24: 44.528402661132816USD
- 2026-11-25: 45.554401167106626USD
- 2026-11-26: 47.0016027923584USD
- 2026-11-27: 47.82239988822937USD
- 2026-11-28: 44.528402661132816USD
- 2026-11-29: 45.31680313205719USD
- 2026-11-30: 45.31680313205719USD
- 2026-12-01: 45.31680313205719USD
- 2026-12-02: 45.31680313205719USD
- 2026-12-03: 47.82239988822937USD
- 2026-12-04: 47.99520467338562USD
- 2026-12-05: 45.40635846004486USD
- 2026-12-06: 45.31680313205719USD
- 2026-12-07: 45.40635846004486USD
- 2026-12-08: 45.31680313205719USD
- 2026-12-09: 45.54360086803436USD
- 2026-12-10: 47.99520467338562USD
- 2026-12-11: 48.08160279369354USD
- 2026-12-12: 45.31680313205719USD
- 2026-12-13: 45.54360086803436USD
- 2026-12-14: 45.47879907360077USD
- 2026-12-15: 45.54360086803436USD
- 2026-12-16: 45.31680313205719USD
- 2026-12-17: 48.13560428905487USD
- 2026-12-18: 48.13560428905487USD
- 2026-12-19: 45.576001765251156USD
- 2026-12-20: 44.528402661132816USD
- 2026-12-21: 44.60400475463867USD
- 2026-12-22: 53.34119891242981USD
- 2026-12-23: 87.41520258598328USD
- 2026-12-24: 96.53040721130371USD
- 2026-12-25: 97.15679892387391USD
- 2026-12-26: 88.88400053710937USD
- 2026-12-27: 87.41520258598328USD
- 2026-12-28: 87.30719959526063USD
- 2026-12-29: 89.2836030582428USD
- 2026-12-30: 87.30719959526063USD
- 2026-12-31: 94.65120643997193USD
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Cashless transactions are available
- Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
- This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
- Couples wishing to share a room must provide proof of marriage.
- One child 10 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
- Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property.
- A car is required for transportation to and from this property.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Business details
Property registration number 10002107
- Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately SAR 45 for adults
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Popular amenities
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Business Center
Room Service
Housekeeping
Parking
Parking
Free Parking
Electric Car charging station
Area Shuttle (free)
Parking (Limited)
Parking Onsite
General
Room Service
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Breakfast in the Room
Family Room
Snack Bar/Deli
Services
Business Center
Housekeeping
Banquet Facilities
Safe-Deposit Box
ATM / Cash Machine
Luggage Storage
Express Check-In/Check-Out
24-Hour Front Desk
Concierge Services
Activities
Fitness Center (nearby)
Internet
Free Wi-Fi