Emaar Royal Hotel, Medina

Emaar Royal Hotel - A 3-star property within 100 metres of the Prophet's Mosque with Asian and international dining, family-friendly rooms, and complimentary high-speed WiFi

Located in the northern part of the central area, Emaar Royal Hotel places guests just 100 metres from the Prophet's Mosque, with some rooms offering views of Mount Uhud or the mosque itself. The 479 air-conditioned rooms feature modern décor with carpeted floors, a wardrobe, minibar, and private bathroom. Two on-site restaurants operate at Emaar Royal Hotel: Uhud Restaurant serves Asian cuisine, while Bader Restaurant offers international dishes. A ground-floor coffee shop provides beverages and sandwiches. Free high-speed WiFi is available throughout the property, and the hotel provides 24-hour concierge and room service. Business travellers can use the business centre, meeting and banquet facilities, and express check-in/check-out. Family rooms are available, along with daily housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, and luggage storage. The Hejaz Railway Museum is a 10-minute drive away, and Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is 20 minutes by car. Free private parking is offered subject to availability at Emaar Royal Hotel.

Pros

- Location is a 4-5 minute walk from the Prophet's Mosque (women's gate accessible).

- Staff are consistently described as friendly, professional, and helpful.

- Rooms are clean, spacious, and well-maintained with daily housekeeping.

- Breakfast buffet offers a wide variety, including Asian and international dishes.

Cons

- Electrical sockets are linked to the room lights; turning off the lights cuts power to outlets.

- Some guests report occasional lift congestion or faulty elevator buttons.