Holiday Inn Al Aziziyah Hotel

Holiday Inn Makkah Al Aziziah, part of IHG, sits in the Al Aziziyah district south of the Grand Mosque, about 3.4 km from the Haram. That is too far to walk comfortably, so getting to prayers means taking the hotel's free shuttle, which runs to Al Masjid Al Haram and to Ajyad Parking.

Rooms come as doubles, triples and quads, a practical choice for families and Umrah groups who want to stay together. All rooms are air-conditioned. For meals there is an on-site restaurant serving a varied menu, plus a coffee shop for a quick break between prayers. Some listings describe the building as two towers on a shared podium.

After a long day of worship, guests can use the swimming pool and fitness center, and Wi-Fi is free. Check-in starts at 4:00 PM and check-out is by 12:00 noon. The hotel suits pilgrims who are happy to take the shuttle in exchange for extras such as a pool and gym; if walking to the Haram matters most, a closer hotel is the better pick.