The Venue Al Harithia Hotel

About The Venue Al Harithia Hotel

The hotel stands in Bada'ah, in the Northern Central Area, at 6991 Musab Bin Omair Street. The hotel's own site and some listings give Abu Ubaidah ibn Al Jarrah Street instead, and both streets pass close to the building. The rooms include 136 junior, 8 executive and 2 royal suites, and they have an electric kettle, mini-fridge, safe and satellite TV. On site are Al Rawdah Restaurant, the Lobby Café, a gym, a spa, a sauna, meeting rooms and a business centre. The front desk and room service run 24 hours, and Wi-Fi is free. Laundry and luggage storage are also listed. Booking.com guests score it 9.5 out of 10 from 1,811 reviews. The hotel's own website still carries the Frontel name, and dnata Travel lists it as the former Western Al Harithia Hotel. Ask the hotel who runs it now.

Walking from The Venue Al Harithia Hotel to the Haram

• Courtyard: Gate 329 is the nearest courtyard entrance, about 130 m on foot (2 min).
• Nearest general door: Umar ibn al-Khattab Gate (18), about 280 m (4 min).
• Nearest women's entrance: Umar ibn al-Khattab Gates (16-17), about 270 m (4 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: Standard Twin, Standard Triple, Standard Quadruple, Classic Double, Junior Suite, Deluxe Junior Suite, Executive Two-Bedroom Suite, Royal Two-Bedroom Suite, Standard Twin for Special Mobility, Standard Twin for Blind and Deaf Guests.

Food and drink

• Al Rawdah Restaurant: breakfast, and Asian cuisine according to sa-hotels.com and medinahotel.net
• Lobby Café: hot and cold drinks, juices and light meals

Families: Standard Triple and Quadruple rooms are available, Junior Suites come with up to quadruple beds with the extra beds in the living room, and Executive suites have two bedrooms. Trip.com says children aged 1 and above are welcome, and extra fees may apply.

Breakfast: Listings show a charged buffet in the hotel restaurant, but Trip.com's FAQ says no breakfast is provided, so ask what your rate includes. Trip.com's description gives 06:30 to 10:30 and Sembo gives 06:00 to 10:00.

Parking: Parking at the hotel is charged and depends on space, with valet on request. Priceline and bookme.pk say spaces are limited, so ask before you drive.

Airport transfer: The hotel's own site offers a paid airport pick-up and drop-off on request. Trip.com's FAQ says no transfer is offered, so confirm when booking.

Accessibility: The hotel's own site offers a Standard Twin with a special-needs bathroom for limited mobility, and one for blind and deaf guests with private parking and a path from the car park. Both have a designated reception area, and Trip.com lists wheelchairs and accessible rooms.

Priceline showed a notice of renovation work on 20-23 August 2026, when parking was unavailable, so ask if any work is still going on.

The hotel's own site says a doctor is on call for medical emergencies.

Trip.com says there is no swimming pool and pets are not allowed.

The hotel's own site lists Mada, Visa, Amex, Mastercard and Diners cards as accepted.

Wanderlog's summary says the hotel caters to Muslim guests only.

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
• Quadruple rooms
• Suites
• Paid parking
• Valet parking
• Airport transfer
• Laundry service
• Luggage storage
• Concierge
• Business centre
• Meeting rooms
• Gym
• Spa
• Sauna
• Safe deposit box
• Accessible rooms
• Non-smoking rooms
• Private parking
• Airport shuttle
• Facilities for disabled guests

Who it suits

• Elderly pilgrims: courtyard gate 329 is a 2-minute walk, the nearest general mosque door is 280 m away, and the building has lifts
• Families: Standard Triple and Quadruple rooms, plus Junior Suites with a living room and a separate bedroom
• Guests with limited mobility: the hotel's own site offers a Standard Twin with a special-needs bathroom
• Blind and deaf guests: the hotel's own site offers a dedicated Standard Twin with private parking and a path from the car park to the rooms

Questions about The Venue Al Harithia Hotel

How far is The Venue Al Harithia Hotel from Masjid an-Nabawi?

The Venue Al Harithia Hotel is 130 m on foot from courtyard gate 329, about a 2-minute walk. It lies on the north-west side of the mosque.

Which mosque door and women's entrance are closest to the hotel?

The nearest general mosque door is Umar ibn al-Khattab Gate 18, 280 m from the hotel, and the nearest door mapped as a women's entrance is Umar ibn al-Khattab Gates 16-17, 270 m away.

Is The Venue Al Harithia the same hotel as Frontel Al Harithia or Maysan Al Harithia?

Yes, listings under these names point to one building, with the same main phone number and 354 rooms. It is listed on booking sites under the older names Frontel Al Harithia and Maysan Al Harithia. The Venue name comes from booking sites and the hotel's own website still says Frontel, so ask the hotel which name it uses.

Does The Venue Al Harithia Hotel have Haram view rooms?

A Haram view is not confirmed, so ask the hotel before you book. Booking.com describes the hotel as overlooking the mosque, but the hotel's own room pages mention no view.

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

Check-in is from 16:00, and most listings give check-out by 14:00. Wego shows 12:00 for check-out, so ask the hotel if you plan to leave late.

Is breakfast available at The Venue Al Harithia Hotel?

Most listings show a charged buffet breakfast, but Trip.com's FAQ says the hotel does not provide breakfast, so confirm before you arrive. Trip.com's description gives 06:30 to 10:30 and Sembo gives 06:00 to 10:00. Ask what your rate includes.

Does the hotel have family rooms?

Yes, it has Standard Triple and Standard Quadruple rooms. Junior Suites have a living room and a separate bedroom, and are sold with twin, triple or quadruple beds. Trip.com says children aged 1 and above are welcome, and extra fees may apply.

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

The airport is 17.1 km away, about 23 minutes by road, and the Haramain station is 15.4 km away, about 18 minutes. The hotel's own site offers a paid airport pick-up and drop-off on request. Trip.com's FAQ says no transfer is offered, so confirm when booking.

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