Al Shahba Hotel Makkah

All along my stay there, there was no room service: my room has not been cleaned. Not sure why. But after 3 days, I needed new towels and toilet paper. So I went to the reception and asked if there is any room service. They said that if I want my room to be cleaned, I need to be there with the cleaner in the room (a bit strange to me). Th…

One of the best budget stays I've experienced near Masjid Al-Haram! Alhamdulillah, the hotel's location was perfect - right on the main road and just a short walk or quick cab ride to the Haram. I even travelled from Jeddah airport by train, and the station was only 15 minutes away by cab, which made the trip very convenient. The rooms we…

This hotel is like a gem. Very super clean. This hotel is for people whose concern to pray and spend time more in Masjidil Haram, not for the luxury. ( if you need luxury, please book hotels in front of Masjidil Haram instead). But it has everything I need, clean room and bathroom, warm water, fridge and nice reception. It is only go stra…

We booked this hotel last minute for umrah last week. I was happy that we found a hotel and it look reasonable from reading the review. However it is not suitable for anybody with mobility issues. It is a difficult walk to the haram however for youngsters with low budget it should be ok. There is no such a thing as customer service. We s…

It’s a good hotel within budget if you don’t have shortage of breath. Even though walk to Haram is only a 15 minute walk via Anjum Hotel, but the road is mostly uphill. Returning from Haram is easier in that sense. But considering the price, the uphill walk seemed reasonable to me. But I wouldn’t recommend it if you have older people in y…