Al Safwah Hotel Third Tower 3 vs Similar Hotels

Mixed sentiments due to some comments regarding views and furniture condition.

Mixed to negative: reports of small rooms, poor layout (duct-side/terrace-only view), limited seating and some rooms lacking expected fittings; a few guests did report spacious, comfortable rooms.

Several guests report old, worn rooms, aging furniture, an old TV and general need for renovation; a few mention adequate rooms, but overall room quality is below expected standard.

Room quality mentioned positively but no specific issues raised.

Generally positive mentions about cleanliness, but some concerns about outdated furnishings.

Mixed mentions: several guests praised clean rooms while others reported unclean rooms, dirty furniture and missing carpets — overall slightly below average cleanliness.

Multiple reviews report dirty linens, worn bedding, stained carpets and poor room cleanliness; some guests did report clean rooms, but overall cleanliness is a notable weakness.

Guests mentioned cleanliness positively, highlighting the hotel as clean and tidy.

Highly praised for proximity to the Haram.

Consistently excellent: many reviewers emphasize proximity to the Haram, ease of access and convenience — clear standout strength for the property.

Repeatedly highlighted as excellent — extremely close to the Haram, very convenient for prayer, markets and restaurants; location is a clear strong point.

The hotel is conveniently located near Masjid Al-Haram, which guests appreciated.

Positive remarks regarding front desk service and accommodating staff.

Strong positive sentiment: multiple reviews highlight welcoming, professional and helpful staff (named staff like Abdul Aziz, Houssam, Nouha) and considerate gestures (complimentary upgrade, helpfulness).

Many guests praise reception and housekeeping staff and describe helpful interactions; however there are a number of serious complaints about front office/security behavior and a few incidents (lost item, rude handling) — overall service is strong but inconsistent.

Many reviews praised the staff for their friendliness and helpfulness.

Overall good food with some longing for local ingredients.

Mixed: breakfast variety was appreciated by some, while others found food repetitive and flagged inconsistent restaurant standards across outlets.

Breakfast is repeatedly mentioned positively (described as tasty and satisfying) and some staff (chefs) are praised; isolated incidents (burnt mix grill) noted but overall F&B impressions are strong.

Breakfast not included is a downside, but the presence of juice and dates was highlighted positively.

Standard quality for this hotel tier, some amenities mentioned but with renovation concerns.

Some facility issues noted: slow/dirty elevators, inconsistent restaurant standards and missing in-room kitchen fittings (no microwave); other amenities (housekeeping, basic services) generally functional.

Mixed reports: breakfast services and some facilities receive praise, but Wi‑Fi is reported as very poor, toiletries/towels described as low quality and some floors/carpet are dirty — amenities are inconsistent.

Golf cart service for guests mentioned, but some guests felt more amenities could be included.

High parking costs brought down the perceived value.

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Multiple guests state the price is appropriate for the location and services; despite issues with cleanliness and room condition, the prime location and included offerings make the hotel good value for many visitors.

Some guests found the overall price to be a bit high relative to what was included.