Al Safwah Royale Orchid
Al Safwah Royale Orchid is a hotel in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, located a short walk from the Grand Mosque and directly facing King Abdulaziz Gate. The building has a modern glass facade and the rooms come with air conditioning, flat-screen televisions, in-room safes, and private bathrooms.
The area around the Grand Mosque has hosted pilgrims for many centuries, and the land where the hotel now stands was part of that long tradition of providing shelter to visitors. The building itself went through a partial renovation in 2023 to update its facilities.
The name Al Safwah is Arabic for the purest or most chosen, which reflects the intention behind the hotel's location next to one of the most sacred sites in Islam. Guests who stay here are almost always on a religious journey, and the entire rhythm of the hotel follows the five daily prayer calls.
The hotel offers free Wi-Fi throughout and has a front desk open around the clock for any questions or assistance. Its position next to the Grand Mosque means guests can walk there in a matter of minutes, which is especially useful during prayer times.
During Ramadan, the hotel adjusts its meal service so that breakfast is served in the evening as iftar, the meal eaten after the daily fast. This means the usual morning routine is replaced by a collective meal at sunset, shared by guests who have fasted through the day.
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