Nozul Al Rawda EX Al Aqeeq Al Rawda vs Similar Hotels

Repeated complaints about small and cramped rooms.

Multiple guests report very small, cramped rooms with little free space, noisy air-conditioning units on some floors and limited layout (no dedicated prayer space); some rooms were reported with poor carpet condition — room comfort is noticeably below other strengths.

Feedback noted issues with room view, noise levels, and bed comfort.

Described as small and noisy, not meeting expectations for comfort.

Not clean room and bathroom mentioned; cleanliness issues reported.

Mostly praised as clean and well-kept across multiple reviews (Arabic, German, French); however isolated reports note stained carpets, paint smell and a smelly mattress on one floor, bringing the overall cleanliness slightly below excellent.

Complaints about room cleanliness and maintenance, particularly regarding odors and poor towel condition.

Multiple reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness and maintenance, affecting the overall cleanliness perception.

Consistently praised for being close to the holy mosque.

Consistently highlighted as a major strength — very close to the Haram (within a few minutes' walk) and convenient for pilgrims in many reviews.

Multiple reviews highlighted the excellent location near key sites, such as Masjid Al Nabawi.

Consistently rated positively for its proximity to the mosque and general accessibility.

Mixed sentiment; some staff respectful, but many reported poor service.

Staff is frequently described as friendly and helpful (several positive mentions by name), though there are notable service issues: slow/long reception waits, unprofessional reception in some reports, and poor baggage-handling experience on checkout.

Most reviews praised staff as friendly and helpful, with a few exceptions regarding response to issues.

Staff friendliness highlighted, but complaints about responsiveness and attention to individual guests noted.

No specific feedback; could not assess.

Some guests enjoyed the dinner buffet (described as tasty with good selection), but several reviews request a stronger evening meal offering or light dinner options; F&B is generally positive but limited in scope.

Mixed reviews on breakfast quality and suggestions for improvement.

Breakasts were repetitive and lacking variety, which affected satisfaction.

Some amenities mentioned as inadequate, such as room size and bathroom condition.

Basic amenities work but have shortcomings: slow/limited lifts, weak Wi‑Fi, water pressure issues, and repeated requests for an evening meal option or light dinner service; overall amenity offering is adequate but limited.

Mention of positive amenities like cleanliness and space but limited detail on others.

Certain amenities like food options and room features were criticized; overall quality is subpar.

Value mentioned as reasonable for the price, considering location.

Mixed signals: several guests call it good value and would return, while others feel charges are high for the small room sizes — overall perceived as fair to good value.

Concerns about pricing compared to offerings and dissatisfaction with room quality.

Mixed sentiments about pricing versus the quality received, but some value noted due to location.