Al Ritz Al Madinah Hotel Review: The Budget 3-Star Less Than 150 Metres from the Prophet’s Mosque With a Gym and Indonesian Restaurant
If you are searching for an honest Al Ritz Al Madinah Hotel review — also written as Ritz Al Madinah or ALRITZ ALMADINAH HOTEL — this complete guide covers everything before you book. Located less than 150 metres from the Prophet’s Mosque, this 3-star property offers 118+ rooms, two restaurants including an Indonesian option, a gym, two coffee shops, a shopping mall on site, confirmed 50+ Mbps WiFi, and free private parking. Couples rated the location 9.1 out of 10 — making it one of the strongest budget-to-mid-range location scores in this review series.
Location
Al Ritz Al Madinah is located less than 150 metres from the Prophet’s Mosque. The hotel sits a block behind the luxury 5-star hotels and offers much better value for money, with three entrances and exits making access easy from different directions. Close to Gate 22. Al Azhery bus station is right nearby. Bin Dawood is 450 metres. A shawarma shop with juices and karak chai is next door.
Two Restaurants — Including Indonesian Cuisine
Two restaurants serve guests — Al Sukariya for Indonesian cuisine, and Al Andalusia for international and oriental dishes. A separate breakfast restaurant serves tour groups, while another serves regular guests with a full buffet. This thoughtful separation prevents crowd congestion at peak times.
Rooms and Facilities
All 118 rooms are air-conditioned with a sofa, satellite TV, minibar, safety deposit box, and tea and coffee making facilities. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryer. Free in-room WiFi confirmed at 50+ Mbps. Gym on site. Two coffee shops. Shopping mall on site. Business centre. Laundry and dry cleaning. Free private parking. Rooms are modest and geared toward practicality — designed for budget travellers and groups.
Staff
Ahmed at reception is praised for his infectious smile and genuine helpfulness throughout stays. Mohammad at breakfast is described as super efficient and cordial. Nazmul on Floor 12 praised for floor-level service excellence. Staff proactively called guests during stays to check needs.
Honest Pros and Cons
Pros: Less than 150m from Prophet’s Mosque, location 9.1/10 for couples, Indonesian restaurant, gym near the Haram at budget price, 50+ Mbps WiFi, two coffee shops, shopping mall on site, free parking, three entrances, warm staff culture, shawarma next door, Al Azhery bus for Ziyarat.
Cons: Carpet cleanliness concern across multiple reviews, rooms modest and small for luxury expectations, some reception attitude issues, WiFi described as unreliable in one review.
Verdict
Al Ritz Al Madinah is one of the strongest budget location plays in this Madinah series. Less than 150 metres from the Prophet’s Mosque with a gym, Indonesian restaurant, confirmed fast WiFi, and free parking at 3-star pricing is a combination that few hotels at any price point can replicate. Expect modest rooms and inspect carpets on arrival — everything else earns this hotel genuine praise.
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