Al Safwah Orchid Hotel - Mecca

5-star hotel directly at King Abdulaziz Gate of the Holy Haram

Location & Access

Al Safwah Orchid Hotel Mecca is situated directly within the forecourt of the Holy Haram, offering access to King Abdulaziz Gate within a 1-minute walk. The hotel is less than 5 km from the Makkah Museum of Antiques and Heritage and the Zamzam Well. Its position in the Safwah Tower places guests above a 3-floor shopping mall with food courts, supermarkets, and abaya shops.

Rooms & Views

The hotel provides rooms with unique views of the Kaaba from the upper floors, alongside standard rooms equipped with flat-screen satellite TVs and air conditioning. Soundproofed interiors and a live in-room speaker system broadcasting prayers from Masjid Al Haram are standard. Room service is available around the clock, and guests can request early check-in through the 24-hour front desk.

Dining & Refreshments

Two onsite restaurants serve traditional Saudi specialities and international classic dishes, with a buffet breakfast that includes fresh pastries and an egg station. The hotel café offers a legendary Afternoon Tea experience, and a coffee house on site provides additional beverage options. For longer stays, the attached food court beneath the hotel offers affordable cuisines from around the world.

Business & Services

A comprehensive business center with meeting/banquet facilities, fax/photocopying, and express check-in/check-out supports business travelers. The 24-hour reception staff provides concierge service, currency exchange, and luggage storage. An ATM/cash machine on site and safety deposit boxes are available for added convenience.

Accessibility & Family Comfort

The hotel offers special handicap rooms with accessible parking and dedicated services for guests with physical disabilities. Family rooms and connecting rooms are available, and the hotel includes a mosque for men with a direct view of the Haram, while women have a separate prayer area. Daily housekeeping, laundry, and dry cleaning are provided, and a minimarket on site sells essentials.

• Location: Within the forecourt of the Holy Haram, steps from King Abdulaziz Gate
• Rooms: Rooms with direct views of the Kaaba and Masjid Al Haram
• Dining: Legendary Afternoon Tea experience and two onsite restaurants serving Saudi and international cuisine
• Business: Comprehensive business center with meeting/banquet facilities and 24-hour reception
• Accessibility: Special handicap rooms and services for guests with physical disabilities
• Unique Feature: In-house mosque following the Haram's prayers, plus live audio broadcast in every room

Licence number: 10007435