Gacine Hotel Salam

Gacine Hotel Salam, one branch of the small Gacine Hotels chain in Madinah, stands on As-Salam Road in the Al Jamawat district. It is about 5.7 km from the Prophet's Mosque, with Bab Al Rahma on the western side as the nearest gate. That is not a walkable distance, so guests need a taxi or other transport for every trip to the Haram and back. This sets the hotel apart from many properties in the As-Salam area that are marketed as being near the Haram, and anyone planning to pray at the Prophet's Mosque several times a day should budget for the travel time and cost. It is also important not to confuse it with the chain's other branches in Madinah, such as Gacine Hotel Eskan and Gacine Hotel Al Tahlia, each of which has a different location.

Rooms range from the Single Room and the Deluxe King Room, each about 30 square metres, to a One-Bedroom Suite of roughly 40 square metres and a Two-Bedroom Suite of about 72 square metres that suits larger families or groups of relatives or friends travelling together. Rooms have central air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, bathrooms come with hot water, towels and shampoo, and non-smoking rooms can be requested. For food, room service delivers meals and drinks straight to the room, and a paid vending machine offers a quick snack or drink between prayers. The suites are a practical choice for families who want more space to sit together after a long day at the Haram.

The hotel offers family rooms, and the one- and two-bedroom suites suit longer stays and guests travelling with children or elderly relatives. For guests with reduced mobility there is wheelchair access and grab rails in the bathroom, along with an elevator in the building. The front desk is open around the clock, and services include luggage storage, a wake-up call service and express check-in and check-out for those who want to save time. Guests get free parking and free WiFi, and the hotel is alcohol-free, as are all hotels in Saudi Arabia. The key point for most pilgrims is that the hotel is not within walking distance of the Prophet's Mosque: those who prefer to walk to the Haram several times a day will find closer options more suitable, while those after a reasonable price and free parking who do not mind travelling by car may find what they need here.