Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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King Fahad Road, Building 2943, Madinah, 42311
  • Place, Prophet's Mosque
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, The Green Dome
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Al-Baqi Cemetery
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Madinah (MED-Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Club)

  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed (Prestige, Partial Haram Plaza view)

  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Single Bed (Prestige, Partial Haram Plaza view)

  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed (Prestige)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Single Bed (Prestige)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Presidential Suite, 3 Bedrooms (Haram Plaza View)

  • City view
  • 120 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 120 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Partial Haram Plaza view)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds (Partial Haram Plaza view)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed (Imperial - Harram Partial View)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Madinah

With a stay at Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah, you'll be centrally located in Madinah, within a 10-minute walk of The Green Dome and Prophet's Mosque. .This luxury hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Al-Baqi Cemetery and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Quba Mosque.

What's nearby

  • Prophet's Mosque - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Green Dome - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Al-Baqi Cemetery - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Masjid Al Ghamamah - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bilal Ibn Rabah Mosque - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Madinah Station - 14 min drive
  • Madinah (MED-Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kiffa | كفة - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Al Baik - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Al-Marwa restaurant | مطعم المروة - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Najd - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪رسلانية - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah

Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah offers 469 accommodations with free minibar items and espresso makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club.
Make yourself at home in one of the 469 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and free minibar items. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a health club, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hotel include gift shops/newsstands and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite at Arabesque, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Arabesque - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Shahd Lounge - Onsite coffee shop. Open select days.
Ward Al Madinah - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open select days.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Secured, covered parking on site (SAR 150 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Arabesque
  • Shahd Lounge
  • Ward Al Madinah

Things to do

  • Health club

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (100 centimetre wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (120 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 14 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2001
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between midnight and 4:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: SAR 150 per day
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between midnight and 4:00 AM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 10007643

We should mention

Only Muslims are allowed to enter the holy cities of Mecca and Medina
Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing rooms; guests are responsible for providing proof of marriage, if requested by the property
Couples wishing to share a room must provide proof of marriage
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Saudi Ministry of Tourism.

Property is also known as

Al Madina Shaza
Al Shaza
Al Shaza Madina
Shaza Al Madina
Shaza Al Madina Hotel
Shaza Al Madina Hotel Medina
Shaza Al Madina Medina
Shaza Madina
Shaza Al Madina Al Madinah/Medina
Shaza Al Madina Al Madinah/Medina

Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 412 out of 641 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 641 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 641 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 641 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 641 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hind

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The biggest strength of this hotel is unquestionably the staff. From the moment we arrived, we felt truly welcomed. Special thanks to Anas, who set a very high standard of guest service. He welcomed us with genuine care, managed all the check-in procedures smoothly, and ensured we were completely satisfied. While waiting for the rooms to be ready, he thoughtfully arranged complimentary drinks at the restaurant, which reflected true five-star hospitality. At the restaurant, Abdul Kareem was exceptionally kind and attentive. Another highlight was Lujain at reception, who was the icing on the cake — extremely welcoming, warm, and informative. Special thanks also to Mohammed Altoudi, who was extremely professional and efficient during the checkout process. The rooms were clean, spacious, and very comfortable, with comfortable beds that allowed us to rest well. The location is excellent. A few points for improvement: the bathrooms felt slightly worn out, a and the room service, as is often the case in Makkah and Madinah hotels, was below the expected five-star standard. Additionally, the ladies’ prayer room would benefit from more privacy or better isolation from the main entrance, to enhance comfort and serenity.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Ezedin, New York

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very noisy as the hotel was under construction
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Lina, New York

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shadmani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, room service brought us free fruit, a dessert plate and frequently came to top up the free mini bar. The staff were attentive and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mounira

Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

aisanuddin

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Proximity to the mosque is great, rooms are not great for the price. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nawfal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room very clean and tidy with plenty of fruit and drinks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Hisham Hassan, Ashburn

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Wasi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although this is probably the nicest hotel in Madinah right by the prophet’s mosque we had a couple of issues. Even though we paid for breakfast it wasn’t available since their kitchen was shutdown, they offered us to go to another hotel after getting upset, it was hugely inconvenient. They had construction going on in the room above us which prevented us from sleeping during the day, we called to complain but not much was done.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Ayob

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marwa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room catering was excellent. Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ziad

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mian, Cooper City

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we went for breakfast.itvwas closed after contacting front desk then they told us due to construction no breakfast available
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will always stay at the Sofitel. We had a real good time. Perfect location and food is great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Syed

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

MAHMOUD

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Fahad

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tahmeena

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

yusuf

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location, good variety for the buffet breakfast lunch and supper , rooms have also been revamped Be a bit cautious as many beds face Qibla
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHEIKH, MONTReal

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025