Makkah Palace
Hushed Arabesque luxury with deep spiritual purpose. This is not a hotel where the pool or the nightlife is the draw. It's quiet, reverent, and focused entirely on giving Muslim travelers the most comfortable possible base for worship and pilgrimage. Favored by royalty, dignitaries, and repeat Umrah visitors who want the location above all else.
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Why It Matters
The only hotel in the world where every single suite has a direct or partial view of the Kaaba. Awarded Best All-Suite Hotel and Best Hotel Spa in Saudi Arabia. The hotel's private entrance to the Haram is a genuine practical advantage — no fighting crowds to reach the mosque gate. Opened in 2010, designed by London-based Areen Hospitality.
An 18-story, all-suite tower sitting inside the Abraj Al-Bait complex, literally wall-to-wall with Al Masjid al-Haram. Every one of the 214 suites looks out onto the Grand Mosque or the Kaaba itself. The design leans Arabesque — soft neutral tones, mosaic details, granite marble floors — and the whole place is built around two things: proximity to the holiest site in Islam, and the kind of unhurried, personalized service that makes a pilgrimage feel less logistically stressful. You have a butler around the clock, a private hotel entrance to the Haram, and suites spacious enough that they genuinely feel like private apartments. But this is Mecca. Entry is restricted to Muslims only — no exceptions.
Where You'll Stay
11 room types available
Deluxe One Bedroom Suite – Partial Kaaba View
80 sqm with a step up in design and finish over the Signature tier. Partial Kaaba views, a sumptuous king bed, spacious lounge, dining area, and in-room Haram audio.
King · 80 sqm
Diplomatic Suite – Kaaba View
A 300 sqm, four-bedroom suite with direct Kaaba views and a complete pantry plus a maid's room. Designed for delegations and large families. Features one King and one Twin bedroom configuration.
300 sqm
Imperial Suite – Kaaba View
The largest suite in the hotel at 400 sqm. Four bedrooms (two King, two Twin), an opulent lounge, sweeping Kaaba views, and in-room Haram audio. The go-to for extended family groups performing Hajj or Umrah together. Fully wheelchair accessible.
400 sqm
Panoramic One Bedroom Suite – Kaaba View
The standout one-bedroom category. Full, panoramic Kaaba views from an 80 sqm suite designed around soft tones and exquisite furnishings. Includes a generous lounge and dining area plus in-room Haram audio. This is the view everyone comes for.
King · 80 sqm
Presidential Two Bedroom Suite – City View
120 sqm two-bedroom suite with magnificent serene spaces, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Good option for families who want space without the full Kaaba-view premium.
120 sqm
Royal Suite
160 sqm of grand contemporary décor with a soft colour scheme. Particularly favored by families for its spaciousness. One of the more private configurations in the hotel.
160 sqm
Signature One Bedroom Suite – City View
80 sqm suite with soft-hue contemporary décor and city-facing views. Generous lounge area and dining space, butler on hand 24 hours.
King · 80 sqm
Signature One Bedroom Suite – Haram View
An 80 sqm suite with Arabesque-influenced contemporary décor, looking directly toward Al Masjid al-Haram. Features two bathrooms — rare at this category — and in-room Haram audio so you hear the call to prayer without opening a window.
King · 80 sqmSignature One Bedroom Suite – Partial Kaaba View
80 sqm with a partial Kaaba view, serene hues, and contemporary furnishings. Ablution areas built into the bathroom — a practical detail often missing in competing properties.
King · 80 sqmSuperior One Bedroom Suite – City View
An 80 sqm suite in soothing tones with modern, elegant furnishings. City-facing. Comfortable entry point into the Raffles experience with all standard suite amenities.
King · 80 sqmTwo Bedroom Suite – Haram View
120 sqm with breathtaking Haram vistas, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and all Raffles standard amenities. Spacious and practical for family pilgrimages.
120 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
5 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The hotel arranges customised tours of religious attractions and historical areas around Makkah, covering sites like Jabal al-Nour (Mountain of Light), Al Jamarat, and Jabal Thawr. Ideal for first-time visitors or families wanting guided context beyond the Haram itself.
Select suites are equipped with a direct audio connection to Al Masjid al-Haram, so guests can hear Quranic recitations and the call to prayer from within their suite. A small but meaningful amenity for serious worshippers.
Separate fully-equipped gyms for male and female guests on the 11th and 12th floors. Open daily: male gym 10am–10pm, female gym 10am–9pm.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Complimentary high-speed WiFi throughout the hotel.
The hotel has a private entrance connecting directly to Al Masjid al-Haram, just 60 meters from the mosque. Guests can walk to prayer without navigating street-level crowds.
Stays earn Accor ALL (Accor Live Limitless) reward points. Members access dedicated check-in, member rates, and potential upgrades.
Every suite includes a dedicated Raffles Butler available around the clock. The hotel's signature service differentiator.
A four-floor luxury shopping mall is located on the ground floor of the same Abraj Al-Bait complex. No need to leave the building for essentials or retail.
Dedicated prayer spaces on-site. The Abraj Al-Bait complex also houses a prayer hall with capacity for 10,000 worshippers.
On-site parking available complimentary, subject to availability.
Private transfers available from Jeddah's King Abdulaziz International Airport and the Haramain High-Speed Railway station. Arrange in advance through concierge.
Separate male and female sauna and steam room facilities within the Raffles Spa floors.
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