Midhal Al Ezz Ajyad Hotel

Midhal Al Ezz Ajyad Hotel is in the Ajyad district of Makkah, on Ajyad Al-Sad Street on the southern side of the Grand Mosque. The hotel is about 620 m from the Haram via the King Abdulaziz Gate on the southern plaza, a walk of roughly 9-10 minutes, which puts the Grand Mosque and the Zamzam Well within easy reach on foot for most of the day without needing transport. A shuttle service is also available for guests who prefer not to walk, and the hotel is within reach of the Mas'a between Safa and Marwa as well. Overall it combines closeness to the Haram with a simple, budget character, suiting pilgrims who want a practical base near the Haram without the facilities of the large towers directly on the plaza.

Room categories include double, triple, quadruple and family rooms, so groups and families travelling together for Umrah can pick a room to match their party size. Rooms come with the essentials: air conditioning, an electric kettle, a TV, a wardrobe and a small desk, plus a private bathroom with toiletries, and some rooms look out over the mountains surrounding Makkah. For dining, the hotel has an on-site restaurant serving halal dishes and a breakfast buffet, a convenient option for guests who prefer not to leave the property; we recommend checking at booking whether breakfast is included in your rate. Dining on site centres on this one restaurant, in keeping with the hotel's simple budget character.

The front desk is staffed around the clock by a team speaking Arabic, English, Bengali and Hindi, which makes check-in and everyday questions easier for pilgrims arriving from different countries, including late arrivals. Free WiFi covers the whole property, and free self parking is available for guests who arrive by car. The family and quadruple rooms suit households that prefer to stay together in one room, and guests can also make use of the hotel's shuttle service when needed. Pilgrims after extra facilities such as a gym, a spa or extended hotel services should note that this hotel puts its focus on the essentials of a stay rather than leisure extras; it is best suited to guests who spend most of their day at the Grand Mosque and mainly need a comfortable, nearby place to rest and sleep between prayers.