Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah

Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah stands on King Fahd Road in the central area north of the Prophet's Mosque, about 140 m from Bab al-Malik Fahd (King Fahd Gate), a 2-3 minute walk. That closeness lets pilgrims walk to all five daily prayers without any transport, making it one of the nearest five-star hotels to the mosque's northern side.

Rooms range from Classic (king, twin or triple) through Superior and Deluxe Club to the Junior Suite, Prestige Suite and a three-bedroom Presidential Suite, and some categories have a partial view of the Haram plaza. Arabesque restaurant serves a daily international and Arabic buffet breakfast with live cooking stations, Al Merkaz restaurant is open from noon to midnight, and the lobby has Shahd Lounge plus La Haute Croissanterie for French pastries.

Families get a two-bedroom Family Suite and a Kids Club open daily from 9am to 5pm, and wheelchair-accessible rooms are available. Services include a 24-hour front desk, concierge, room service, a fitness centre, a business centre with meeting rooms, paid indoor parking and free WiFi throughout the hotel.