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Hotel in Al Madinah

Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah

8.4/10 Wonderful | 7392 Reviews
5-star hotel
Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah

Opp Masjid Al Nabawy, PO Box 25517, Central District, 21452, · Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia View Map

8.4 Wonderful 7392 Reviews View Map

Overview

Highlights, description and the facilities guests use most.

  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Great food & dining
  • Free Parking
  • Located in heart of Al Madinah

About Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah

Located in Al Madinah, a minute's walk from Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, 3 minutes from the ladies entrance, located in the pedestrian area ,Sofitel Shahd Al Madina offers accommodations with free WiFi. This 5-star hotel offers a concierge service and transp...

Top Amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast

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Rooms at Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah

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In every room: Air conditioning · Internet facilities · TV · Safety deposit box

No photo yet Deluxe Club Room,1 King Bed 1 King bed

Deluxe Club Room,1 King Bed

33 m²

Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned triple room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.

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No photo yet Deluxe Club Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Haram Plaza view 1 King bed

Deluxe Club Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Haram Plaza view

33 m²

Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The spacious triple room features air conditioning, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Haram Plaza View

18 m²

Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. This triple room is air-conditioned and features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker and a wardrobe. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Classic Room King Bed

31 m²

Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned triple room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Classic Room Triple Bed

31 m²

Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned triple room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit has 3 beds.

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Junior Suite , 1 King Bed, Partial Haram Plaza view

50 m²

The air-conditioned suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a bidet. The suite has tiled floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a wardrobe. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

50 m²

The air-conditioned suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a bidet. The suite features a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.

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Presidential Suite, Three Bed rooms

100 m²

The spacious suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The air-conditioned suite provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Presidential Suite, Three Bedrooms, Haram Plaza View

100 m²

Presidential Three Bedroom Suite with Harram Plaza View features a flat-screen TV, tile/marble floor and tea/coffee maker. Presidential Three Bedroom Suite with Haram Plaza View.

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No photo yet Junior Suite, Twin Bed, Partial Haram Plaza view 1 King bed

Junior Suite, Twin Bed, Partial Haram Plaza view

50 m²

The air-conditioned suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a bidet. The suite has tiled floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a wardrobe. The unit offers 1 bed.

Landmark view Seating Area Sofa bed
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Junior Suite, Twin Bed

50 m²

The air-conditioned suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a bidet. The suite features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as city views. The unit has 2 beds.

City view Seating Area Sofa bed
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No photo yet Superior Room, Twin Bed, Partial Haram Plaza view 2 Twin beds

Superior Room, Twin Bed, Partial Haram Plaza view

15 m²

Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned triple room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker and a wardrobe. The unit has 2 beds.

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No photo yet Classic Room Twin Bed 2 Twin beds

Classic Room Twin Bed

31 m²

Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned triple room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit offers 2 beds.

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No photo yet Family Suite,Two Bed Rooms 1 Full bed,1 Sofa bed,2 Twin beds

Family Suite,Two Bed Rooms

90 m²

This spacious suite consists of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. The air-conditioned suite provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as city views. The unit offers 4 beds.

City view Seating Area Sofa bed
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No photo yet Deluxe Club Room, Twin Bed 2 Twin beds

Deluxe Club Room, Twin Bed

33 m²

Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned triple room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as city views. The unit has 2 beds.

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Junior Suite

45 m²

This suite consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The air-conditioned suite provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as city views. The unit offers 3 beds.

City view Seating Area Sofa bed
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Imperial Suite with View

450 m²

This spacious suite is consisted of of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The suite features tiled floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, air conditioning, a mini-bar, as well as a tea and coffee maker. The unit offers 5 beds.

Landmark view Bath Seating Area

Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah at a glance

Location, travel times, listing details and guest feedback

Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah is opposite Masjid Al Nabawy in Medina’s Central District. Rooms with three single beds suit family stays, and rooms with two single beds and a sofa bed add another bed setup.

What guests say

Summary of recent guest reviews

The hotel’s position beside Masjid Nabawi, particularly near the women’s prayer entrance, is a defining feature guests repeatedly praise. They also mention varied breakfast choices and prompt, attentive room service, with several naming reception staff for their warm welcome.

Often praised

  • Spacious rooms
  • Freshly renovated areas
  • In-room hand wash
  • Guest relations follow-up

Good to know

  • Lifts can be small and busy, with waits at peak times.
  • The breakfast area can become crowded.
  • Parking arrangements and charges may need checking before arrival.

Quick facts

Airport
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED): 17.1 km by road, about 34 min by car without traffic (route computed 29 Oct 2026)

Places of Attractions nearby

Explore the best attractions, shopping destinations, and important places near Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah.

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Hotel

2
  • Dar Al-Taqwa Hotel Madinah0.1 km
  • Saja Al Madinah0.4 km

Restaurant

2
  • Zaitoon Restaurant0.1 km
  • Al Romansiah3.1 km

Fast food restaurant

3
  • Al-Baik0.1 km
  • ALBAIK1.0 km
  • AlBaik5.0 km

Mosque

3
  • Al Masjid an Nabawi0.5 km
  • Masjid Quba3.7 km
  • Dhul Hulaifah Miqat Mosque9.5 km
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Middle Eastern restaurant

1
  • Chefs Markets1.4 km

Shopping mall

5
  • Alqarrat Mall2.7 km
  • Al-Noor Mall3.1 km
  • Mac Center4.1 km
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  • Al Rashid Mega Mall4.2 km
  • Aliat Mall - Kinan6.4 km

Museum

1
  • بئر غرس3.4 km

Hiking area

1
  • Al Hijrah Walk5.3 km

Park

1
  • King Fahd Central Park5.8 km

Airport

1
  • Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz International Airport14 km

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Services & Facilities

69 amenities in 15 categories.

Activities

1 item
  • Tour or class about local culture

Business Facilities

3 items
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Cleaning Services

4 items
  • Laundry
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Ironing service

Cleanliness & disinfection

6 items
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus

Food & Drink

6 items
  • Coffee house on site
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Room service
  • Kid meals
  • Fruits

Food & drink safety

5 items
  • Delivered food is securely covered
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
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Front Desk Services

7 items
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Valet parking

General

4 items
  • Private parking
  • WiFi available in all areas
  • Parking on site
  • Parking

Miscellaneous

7 items
  • Family rooms
  • Allergy-free room
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Air conditioning

Physical distancing

5 items
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed

Safety & security

7 items
  • CCTV outside property
  • Security alarm
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safety deposit box
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security

Safety features

8 items
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • First aid kit available
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed

Services

3 items
  • Internet services
  • Free WiFi
  • WiFi

Shops

1 item
  • Minimarket on site

Transportation

2 items
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking garage

Policies

Check-in, check-out and house rules.

  • Check-in
    16:00:00
  • Check-out
    12:00:00
  • Front desk [24-hour]

FAQs about Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah?

At Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah, check-in is available from 16:00 PM, and guests must check out by 12:00 PM.

What amenities and services are featured at Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah?

Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah offers a wide range of amenities and services, including private check-in/check-out, concierge service, an ATM, luggage storage (for an additional charge), a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, and ironing, dry cleaning, and laundry services (for an additional charge). The hotel also provides a business center, meeting/banquet facilities (for an additional charge), safety features like CCTV and smoke alarms, a minimarket, air conditioning, family rooms, and accessible rooms with visual aids and emergency cords.

Does Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah provide parking?

Yes, Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah offers paid parking for all guests.

What in-room amenities are offered at Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah?

Rooms at Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah include amenities such as toilet paper, towels, bidets, bath or shower, slippers, a private bathroom, free toiletries, a bathrobe, a hairdryer, a flat-screen TV with cable and satellite channels, a coffee machine, an electric kettle, and a wardrobe.

Are pets allowed at Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah?

No, pets are not allowed at Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah.

What attractions are close to Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah?

Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah is conveniently located near several attractions. Jabal Ahad Garden Park is 3.1 miles away, Knowledge Economic City is 5 miles away, the Al Madina Urban and Built Heritage Museum is about 5 miles away, and King Fahad Garden is 5.6 miles from the hotel.

Which airport is closest to Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah?

The closest airport to Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah is Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport, located 7.4 miles away.

Does Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah offer Wi-Fi?

Yes, Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah provides free Wi-Fi for its guests.

What room items can I use during a stay in Medina?
Every room has a coffee maker or kettle. Guests can choose between those in-room drink-making items.
What do guests like most about Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah?
Guests praise the peaceful, quiet rooms, which offer a relaxing retreat after time at the mosque. Several also mention the pleasant hotel fragrance and the smooth, quick check-in.

Guest Score and Reviews

Loved by Guests, Trusted for Excellence

8.4 /10
Wonderful
Based on 7392 Reviews
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Eyad
May 30, 2026
Wonderful

Liked: Location and staff Thanks Anas and Ghuday they were very helpful

A
Aamir
May 30, 2026
Superb

Liked: Good Keep it up

A
Aidarous
May 28, 2026
Superb

Excellent Liked: Everything Disliked: Initial some issues about the rooms was not in one area as I requested but then eventually solved

M
mohd
May 28, 2026
Superb

Welcoming Liked: Staff Disliked: Nothing

E
Esraa
May 25, 2026
Superb

Highly recommended, specious rooms , very clean and staff amazing Liked: Specious and clean. The customer service and the remaining staff , were veeeery nice and supportive although it was the end of Ramadan the most busiest day Disliked: Nothing

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Dining and Coffee Spots Close to Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah

Located near Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah, you'll find an array of delightful dining and coffee spots to suit every taste. Whether you're in the mood for a quick snack or a leisurely meal, the nearby establishments provide a convenient and enjoyable dining experience during your stay in Al Madinah.

  • Restaurant near Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah

    Zaitoon Restaurant

    Restaurant 4.5/5 0.1 km away

    1st Floor, TAIBA Commercial CENTER, بضاعة، المدينة المنورة 42311, Saudi Arabia SA

  • Fast food restaurant near Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah

    Al-Baik

    Fast food restaurant 4.4/5 0.1 km away

    FJC6+G5C al munavvara taibah center opposite al haram nabawi، no 421، Bada'ah, Madinah 42311, Saudi Arabia SA

  • Fast food restaurant near Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah

    ALBAIK

    Fast food restaurant 4.4/5 1.0 km away

    FJ78+HCP, King Faisal Rd, Bani Khidrah, Madinah 42311, Saudi Arabia SA

  • Middle Eastern restaurant near Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah

    Chefs Markets

    Middle Eastern restaurant 4.6/5 1.4 km away

    2364 Abdul Muhsin Ibn Abdul Aziz, Al Jumuah, Madinah 42315, Saudi Arabia SA