Maden Taiba Hotel

About Maden Taiba Hotel

Maden Hospitality Services Company runs this property under the Maden Hotels name, in Bada'ah, Northern Central Area. Its sister hotels are Maden Hotel, Maden Al Rawda and Nozol Royal Inn. The hotel gives a figure of 317 rooms. Room types listed are doubles, triples and quadruples, and the double with a double bed is listed at 30 square metres. Maden Hotels names Al Hejaz Restaurant, Najd Restaurant and Al Multaqa Cafe at this hotel. Shops in the building, a gym, a business centre and meeting rooms are also listed, along with room service, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Massage is available on request for a fee, while HalalBooking lists no pool or spa. You may also find this building listed on booking sites under the older name Gloria Hotel Al Madinah. Diyar Ajwa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is the next building to the south.

Walking from Maden Taiba Hotel to the Haram

• Courtyard: Gate 328 is the nearest courtyard entrance, about 170 m on foot (3 min).
• Nearest general door: Umar ibn al-Khattab Gate (18), about 340 m (5 min).
• Nearest women's entrance: Umar ibn al-Khattab Gates (16-17), about 330 m (5 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: Double room with double bed, Double room with separate beds, Triple room, Quadruple room.

Food and drink

• Al Hejaz Restaurant: dishes from around the world
• Najd Restaurant: international cuisine with traditional flavours
• Al Multaqa Cafe: snacks, sandwiches, desserts and drinks

Haram view: Do not count on a Haram view: HalalBooking says no rooms have one, and KAYAK describes city views. The hotel's own page has a Haram View filter but describes no such room, so ask before booking.

Families: Triple and quadruple rooms are offered, and the hotel describes the quadruples as suited to families and small groups. KAYAK also lists family rooms.

Breakfast: Buffet breakfast runs daily from 06:00 to 10:00 for a fee, so ask what it costs. The hotel says guests can also request dishes beyond the buffet.

Parking: Covered, secured on-site parking is charged by the day and spaces are limited, so ask for the current charge. The hotel also advertises valet parking.

Shuttle: Do not assume a shuttle to the Haram. KAYAK lists a shuttle at an extra charge without saying where it goes, so ask the hotel.

Airport transfer: Airport transfers are offered for an extra charge, according to KAYAK and medina-hotels-sa.com. Maden Hotels lists transfers too but gives no terms, so ask.

Accessibility: Sources differ, so check with the hotel before booking: Hotels.com.au says it is not wheelchair accessible, while KAYAK lists lift access, a roll-in shower and accessible parking. The hotel says it has special-needs rooms, but warns the shower area is smaller than 150 x 150 cm and the bathroom door opens inward.

HalalBooking says couples sharing a room must provide proof of marriage.

HalalBooking lists the hotel as alcohol-free with all food halal, and Hotels.com.au lists it as smoke-free with no pets.

HalalBooking and Hotels.com.au say the hotel accepts credit cards and not cash, and a card or cash deposit may be required at check-in, so confirm payment before arrival.

Group, Umrah, Hajj and Ramadan reservations have their own pages on the Maden Hotels site.

Viajes El Corte Ingles listed the hotel, under its older name, as closed for renovation from 27 May 2024 to 1 January 2025, with dates subject to change.

Amenities

• Free Wi-Fi
• Restaurant
• Breakfast available
• Coffee shop
• Room service
• 24-hour front desk
• Air conditioning
• Lifts
• Family rooms
• Triple rooms
• Quadruple rooms
• Paid parking
• Valet parking
• Airport transfer
• Laundry service
• Luggage storage
• Concierge
• Shops in the building
• Business centre
• Meeting rooms
• Gym
• Non-smoking rooms
• Massage
• Safe deposit box
• Private parking
• Airport shuttle
• Facilities for disabled guests

Who it suits

• Pilgrims who want to walk to each prayer: courtyard gate 328 is 170 m away, about 3 minutes on foot
• Elderly pilgrims who can manage a short walk: the courtyard gate is 170 m away and the mosque doors 330 to 340 m, but confirm lifts and bathroom layout first
• Families and small groups: triple and quadruple rooms are offered, and the hotel describes the quadruples as suited to them
• Urdu and Turkish speakers: reception languages listed are Arabic, English, Turkish and Urdu

Questions about Maden Taiba Hotel

How far is Maden Taiba Hotel from Masjid an-Nabawi?

Maden Taiba Hotel is 170 m on foot from courtyard gate 328, about a 3-minute walk. At the mosque itself, Umar ibn al-Khattab Gate (18) is 340 m away and the women's Umar ibn al-Khattab Gates (16-17) are 330 m away.

Which women's entrance is closest to Maden Taiba Hotel?

Umar ibn al-Khattab Gates (16-17) are the closest door mapped as a women's entrance, 330 m on foot from the hotel.

Does Maden Taiba Hotel have rooms with a Haram view?

Probably not, as HalalBooking states that no rooms have Haram views and KAYAK describes city views. The hotel's own page has a Haram View filter but describes no such room, so ask the hotel before you book.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Maden Taiba Hotel?

Check-in is at 16:00 and check-out is at 12:00, according to HalalBooking, Hotels.com.au and Trip.com. KAYAK gives check-out as before 12:30, and listings under the older Gloria name show an 18:00 check-in, so confirm your times with the hotel.

Does Maden Taiba Hotel serve breakfast?

Yes, a buffet breakfast runs daily from 06:00 to 10:00 for a fee, so ask what it costs. The hotel says guests can also request dishes beyond the buffet.

How far is Maden Taiba Hotel from Madinah airport and the Haramain station?

The airport is 17.1 km away, a drive of about 23 minutes, and the Haramain station is 15.4 km away, about 18 minutes. KAYAK and medina-hotels-sa.com say an airport transfer is offered for an extra charge, so ask the hotel for terms.

Is Maden Taiba Hotel the same as Gloria Hotel Al Madinah?

It appears so, but neither company is known to have announced a name change. The hotel now trades as Maden Taiba Hotel under Maden Hotels, and booking sites still carry separate listings under the older name Gloria Hotel Al Madinah. Ask the hotel to confirm.

Is Maden Taiba Hotel 4-star or 5-star?

It is listed as 4-star by HalalBooking, KAYAK and Hotels.com.au. Maden Hotels markets its whole group as 5-star but gives no rating for this hotel, and some other sites are reported to show 3 stars.

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