Continent packed

Continent Al Marzam sits on Saeed bin Zaid Al Ansari Street in Madinah's Al Aridh district, about 3.7 km from the Prophet's Mosque. The nearest Haram gate is Uthman bin Affan Gate on the northern side. It is too far for a daily walk, so guests usually reach the Haram by car or taxi, and the hotel offers free parking for those driving themselves.

The property has 84 rooms and, according to some listings, runs in an aparthotel style, with Deluxe rooms, Superior Twin rooms, Quadruple rooms, a Family Suite and two-bedroom units. Rooms come with an in-room safe, air conditioning, a TV and a private bathroom.

The front desk is open 24 hours, and there is a lift, luggage storage, laundry facilities and free WiFi, plus designated smoking areas. The quadruple rooms and family suite suit families and small groups. Guests checking in must be at least 18 with valid photo ID, married couples are asked for proof of marriage, and pets are not allowed.