Platinum First Hotel

Platinum First sits in Madinah about 2.1 km from the Prophet's Mosque, with King Fahd Gate on the mosque's northern side as the nearest entrance. At that distance most guests will not walk to the Haram every day, so plan on a car or taxi; the hotel offers free parking for those driving.

The property is run in an aparthotel style, with Standard Rooms, Deluxe Rooms and Suites. Units come with a kitchenette and a washing machine, plus a minibar, flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a balcony. According to some listings, there is also an on-site restaurant serving local and international dishes.

The kitchenette and in-unit washer make it a practical choice for families and longer stays where guests prefer to cook for themselves. The front desk is staffed around the clock by a multilingual team, and WiFi is free. Pilgrims who want to walk to the Haram in a few minutes would be better served by a hotel in the central area.