Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah

5.0 star property
Luxury Madinah hotel in Medina City Center with business centre

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Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed
Classic Room, 1 King Bed
Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
Exterior
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available

Explore the area

Map
King Fahad Road, Building 2943, Madinah, 42311
  • Popular LocationAl Haram5 min walk
  • Popular LocationProphet's Mosque8 min walk
  • Popular LocationBaqi Cemetery10 min walk
  • AirportMedina (MED-Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz)20 min drive

Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, View (Partial Haram Plaza view)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
TV
Premium bedding
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite, 3 Bedrooms (Haram Plaza View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
TV
3 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds

Suite, 1 Single Bed (Prestige)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
TV
Premium bedding
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Single Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Prestige)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
TV
Premium bedding
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Single Bed (Prestige, Partial Haram Plaza view)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
TV
Premium bedding
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Single Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Prestige, Partial Haram Plaza view)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
TV
Premium bedding
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, View (Partial Haram Plaza view)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
TV
Premium bedding
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, View (Club,Partial Haram Plaza view)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Club)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
TV
Premium bedding
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
TV
Premium bedding
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Classic Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
TV
Premium bedding
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Single Beds

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
TV
Premium bedding
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
TV
Premium bedding
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Madinah

A luxury stay in the heart of Madinah awaits you at Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find popular attractions like Al Haram and Prophet's Mosque. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Arabesque, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Business amenities include meeting rooms, conference space, and a business centre. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of self parking. .With a stay at this 5-property class Medina City Center hotel, you'll be 0.8 km (0.5 mi) from Baqi Cemetery and 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from Al Noor Mall.

What's nearby

  • Al Haram - 5 min walk
  • Prophet's Mosque - 8 min walk
  • Baqi Cemetery - 10 min walk
  • Quba Mosque - 6 min drive
  • Madina Mall - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Madinah Station - 14 min drive
  • Medina (MED-Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kiffa - 11 min walk
  • شاورما فطوم - 3 min walk
  • دجاج كنتاكى - 1 min walk
  • ستاربكس - 3 min walk
  • Cafe Najd - 1 min walk

About this property

Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah

Luxury Madinah hotel in Medina City Center with business centre
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and concierge services are also featured at the luxury Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah. Parking is available for a fee.

This 5-star Madinah hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 469 guestrooms or units
  • 14 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2001
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah offers 469 accommodations with free minibar items and espresso makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a safe and complimentary bottles of water. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Globe – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.

Languages

Arabic, English, Filipino, French, Hindi, Turkish, Urdu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Secured, covered parking on site (SAR 100 per day)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Arabesque
  • Shalimar

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 14 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Building
  • Built in 2001
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste on request
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between midnight and 4:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in ,along with matching photo identification. Any other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self-parking fee: SAR 100 per day
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between midnight and 4:00 AM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Only Muslims can go into the holy cities of Mecca and Medina.
  • In accordance with local laws, unmarried guests may be restricted from sharing rooms. Guests are obligated to provide proof of marriage, if requested by the property.
  • Couples who want to share a room are obligated to provide proof of marriage.
  • One child aged 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Al Madina Shaza
Al Shaza
Al Shaza Madina
Shaza Al Madina
Shaza Al Madina Hotel
Shaza Al Madina Hotel Medina
Shaza Al Madina Medina
Shaza Madina
Shaza Al Madina Al Madinah/Medina
Shaza Al Madina Al Madinah/Medina

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah?

Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah?

As of 13 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah on 26 May 2024 start from AU$272.10, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah?

Yep, Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah has a secured covered self car park for SAR 100 per day.

What makes Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah.

Does Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah serve breakfast?

You bet, brekkie is served daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah?

No, Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 232 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 232 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 232 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 232 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 232 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Moosa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Most friendly and helpful receptionist and staff ever, lovely and great first impressions of hotel. VERY CLOSE TO THE HARAM!!! Breakfast buffet was exceptional and great service by the staff. Thank you for the room upgrade!!! Totally took us by surprise. Made our stay even more special. The car driver who drove us to Jeddah airport of the hotel rental service was very friendly and had good local knowledge. Thank you Sofitel!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tawfik, Springfield Gardens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and interior
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abdul Rauf

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mbaye

Very expensive and reception no kind
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

NAIEM

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mustafa

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yusra, Yagoona

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Hotel, perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cheikh

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

ahmed

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very welcoming, the location is the best, very clean and tidy, highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anas, Riyadh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023