Name: Makkah Tower
Address: Mecca, SA

Makkah Tower, MeccaMakkah Tower in Mecca, Saudi Arabia has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 26 of 54 hotels we score in Mecca. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.0, Tripadvisor 4.1.Makkah Tower is a five-star hotel situated in central Makkah, overlooking the Haram Piazza near the King Fahd Gate. It provides 1,437 contemporary rooms and suites, several of which have views of the Kaaba and the Holy Haram Mosque. The property includes seven dining options, a spa, and a large carpeted prayer area that seats 10,000 people. It caters to families and travellers seeking proximity to the mosque. While the rooms are spacious and include marble bathrooms, guests may experience delays with the lifts during busy periods. The interior design combines traditional and modern elements.What stands out

Directly overlooks the Haram Piazza

Seven on-site dining options

Large on-site prayer area

Spacious rooms with marble bathrooms

Watch out for

Slow lifts during peak times

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