InterContinental Dar Al Iman Madinah

About InterContinental Dar Al Iman Madinah

This InterContinental is part of IHG and stands in the Bada'ah part of the Central Area. IHG lists 324 rooms on 12 floors, though Trip.com shows 359. Rooms run from Classic and Premium up to suites with four bedrooms. Rotana Restaurant serves buffets and a la carte, and Taiba Café offers snacks, burgers and pizzas. There is free Wi-Fi, a spa, a concierge, currency exchange, an ATM and shops in the building. IHG also advertises a 24-hour gym, but ask whether it is on site. Booking.com says Taiba Mall and Bin Dawood Supermarket are next to the hotel. Booking.com guests score it 8.9 out of 10 from 5,090 reviews. Some booking sites list it as Dar Al Iman InterContinental, which is the same hotel.

Walking from InterContinental Dar Al Iman Madinah to the Haram

• Courtyard: Gate 329 is the nearest courtyard entrance, about 50 m on foot (1 min).
• Nearest general door: Umar ibn al-Khattab Gate (18), about 190 m (3 min).
• Nearest women's entrance: Umar ibn al-Khattab Gates (16-17), about 180 m (3 min).

Measured from the hotel's map pin along walking routes on 2 November 2026, at about 75 metres a minute, using map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Crowds and barriers can make the walk longer, and door numbers and women's areas can change, so follow the signs and the mosque staff on the day.

Rooms, food and facilities

Room types: Classic Room, Premium Room, One Bedroom Suite, Two Bedroom Suite, Three Bedroom Suite, Four Bedroom Suite.

Food and drink

• Rotana Restaurant: international and Middle Eastern buffets and a la carte, Mezzanine Floor, 06:00-23:00
• Taiba Café: snacks, burgers and pizzas, Mezzanine 01, 10:00-00:00
• In-room dining: available 24 hours

Haram view: Select rooms and suites have mosque views, not all of them. IHG sells Haram View Rooms & Suites, and Booking.com sells both Haram-view and city-view rooms.

Families: Family rooms, connecting rooms on request, Classic Rooms with 3 single beds, and suites of up to four bedrooms (1 king and 6 single beds). Cribs and rollaway beds are available on request.

Breakfast: A buffet breakfast is served at Rotana Restaurant, 06:00-10:00. Booking.com says rates with breakfast receive Iftar instead during Ramadan.

Parking: Parking is charged per night, first come first served, and costs more in Ramadan and Eid, so ask the hotel for the charge. IHG lists a secure three-level basement with valet and 2 free EV charging spaces for guests, but sources also mention outdoor and self parking, so ask what you will get.

Shuttle: IHG says there is no local area shuttle at this hotel.

Airport transfer: Ask the hotel before relying on an airport shuttle. IHG says it is not available and lists a private limousine, while Booking.com, HalalBooking and Trip.com list a shuttle or pick-up, at extra charge on the last two.

Accessibility: IHG lists 2 accessible rooms with grab bars and handheld showers. It also lists wheelchair availability, accessible lifts, public restrooms and parking, and ramp access.

Booking.com says restoration and maintenance work began in January 2025 and is still going on, and noise may occur.

Booking.com says photo ID and the credit card used for the booking must be shown at check-in, and a refundable damage deposit is taken by card on arrival.

HalalBooking and Trip.com describe it as an alcohol-free property.

Booking.com says pets are not allowed.

Booking.com says Taiba Mall and Bin Dawood Supermarket are next to the hotel.

Amenities

• Free Wi-Fi
• Restaurant
• Breakfast available
• Coffee shop
• Room service
• 24-hour room service
• 24-hour front desk
• Air conditioning
• Lifts
• Family rooms
• Triple rooms
• Connecting rooms
• Suites
• Haram-view rooms
• Paid parking
• Valet parking
• Laundry service
• Luggage storage
• Concierge
• Currency exchange
• ATM
• Shops in the building
• Business centre
• Meeting rooms
• Gym
• Spa
• Accessible rooms
• Non-smoking rooms
• EV charging

Who it suits

• Elderly parents: the courtyard gate is a 1-minute walk, the nearest mosque door is 190 m, and IHG lists accessible lifts and ramp access
• Women heading to the women's section: Umar ibn al-Khattab Gates (16-17) are 180 m away
• Large families: suites go up to four bedrooms, and connecting rooms are available on request
• Groups: IHG mentions a dedicated group check-in

Questions about InterContinental Dar Al Iman Madinah

How far is InterContinental Dar Al Iman Madinah from Masjid an-Nabawi?

It is 50 m on foot to courtyard gate 329, about a 1-minute walk. The nearest mosque door is Umar ibn al-Khattab Gate (18), at 190 m.

Which women's entrance is closest to InterContinental Dar Al Iman?

Umar ibn al-Khattab Gates (16-17) are the closest doors mapped as a women's entrance, at 180 m on foot.

Does InterContinental Dar Al Iman have rooms with a Haram view?

Yes, but only select rooms and suites have them. IHG sells Haram View Rooms & Suites, and Booking.com sells both Haram-view and city-view categories, so choose the view when you book.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 16:00 and IHG gives check-out as 12:00. Booking.com shows check-out from 11:00 to 12:30, so confirm your check-out time with the hotel. IHG sets a minimum check-in age of 18, while Booking.com says there is no age requirement.

Is breakfast served at InterContinental Dar Al Iman?

Yes, a buffet breakfast is served at Rotana Restaurant from 06:00 to 10:00. Booking.com says rates with breakfast receive Iftar instead during Ramadan.

Does the hotel have rooms for families?

Yes, it has family rooms, connecting rooms on request and Classic Rooms with 3 single beds. Suites go up to four bedrooms, with 1 king and 6 single beds. Cribs and rollaway beds are available on request.

How far is the hotel from Madinah airport and the Haramain station?

The airport is 16.7 km away, about 23 minutes by road, and the Haramain station is 15 km away, about 18 minutes. IHG says its airport shuttle is not available and lists a private limousine, while some booking sites list a shuttle or pick-up, so ask the hotel.

Is InterContinental Dar Al Iman a 5-star hotel, and who runs it?

Yes, HalalBooking and HotelsCombined list it as 5-star, and it runs under IHG's InterContinental brand. IHG's own pages state no star rating, and Booking.com and Trip.com show a label of 1.

Plan the rest of your stay

• Madinah airport to Masjid an-Nabawi: taxi, bus and transfers
• First visit to Masjid an-Nabawi: gates, etiquette and tips
• Nusuk app: Rawdah and Umrah permits
• Best time to visit Madinah: weather, crowds and prices
• Prayer times in Madinah today