Hotels in Makkah - One of the Top Religious City in the World

The Makkah Province is located in the Western part of Saudi Arabia, and is the populated province in the entire country. The capital city of Makkah is Mecca, and is the holiest places on earth to all Muslims. Five times a day, the entire Muslim population will turn to this holy city to pray. Because of its special place in the Muslim religion, thousands of people visit Makkah each year. It is a province of pilgrimage. Because of this there are many great hotels to stay at in and around Makkah.

The Makkah Clock Royal Tower is a beautiful Fairmont Hotel that offers the finest hospitality. At 76 stories, it is one of the world's tallest hotels and the center of the Abraj Al Bait Complex. The splendid 40 meter Royal Clock is visible up to 17 kilometers away, and announces the time for daily prayers to all the Muslims in Makkah. It also has a Lunar Observation Center, which is great for studying the Moon's orbit in conjunction with the other planets and stars, and an Islamic Museum, which strives to preserve Muslim heritage for all future generations. It has 76 elevators that offer access to the holy Masjid al Haram. The rooms and suites throughout this magnificent hotel are designed for elegance and comfort, and it has nine wonderful venues for dining.

ZamZam Pullman, Makkah Hotel also located beside the Royal Clock Tower which has 1315 units that comprises of Deluxe Studios, Executive Suites, Presidential Suites and Royal Suites as well as 14 Duplexes. It has four restaurants that can serve more than 3000 guests.

Another great hotel is the La Meridean Makkah, which overlooks the Holy Mosque and is hardly a hundred meters from the King Abdulaziz gate. It has a beautifully decorated lobby with a stepped ceiling that creates a luxurious ambiance. This hotel offers 255 guestrooms and suites, each elegantly decorated in traditional fabrics.

You can also stay at the wonderful Raffles Makkah Palace, a refined sanctuary with 214 suites, all offering the most breathtaking views. There are spas for both men and women where you can relax in luxury. The comfortably decorated suites are like apartments with a living room and two bedrooms. The interior of this awe inspiring hotel is designed to make you feel at home, and at peace.

The Makkah Hilton hotel is set in the heart of Makkah and overlooks the Holy Haram Mosque. It offers two air-conditioned and carpeted prayer halls that seat 10,000 apiece. The Art Deco-style guest rooms open to different views surrounding the city. You can also enjoy fine Arabic dining at Al Fayhaa restaurant, or wander around an extensive onsite shopping mall with 450 shops and a food court.

Step outside any of these Makkah hotels, and you will be right in the middle of the holiest place on earth, with various mosques to choose from. Inside, you fill find rooms of all sorts to accommodate everything from family pilgrimages to business meetings. From comfortable to luxurious, there is a room for anyone, with an inviting and accommodating staff.

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