Velvet Hotel Jeddah vs Similar Hotels

Rooms described as spacious and comfortable by many, but issues noted: small bathrooms in some rooms, blocked drains, noisy AC and occasional smells.

Generally positive comments about the room quality, but some noted issues with space.

Spacious rooms highlighted, but some mentioned that rooms are old.

Mixed sentiment: rooms described as spacious and beds comfortable, but there are issues (poor window insulation causing street noise, AC odor/temperature issues, uncomfortable pillows in some reports).

Mostly reported as clean and tidy in multiple reviews, but some complaints about unclean towels and occasional room odors and bed linen not ready.

Some reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness, such as bad odors in bathrooms.

Persistent smell of urine and unclean pillows noted, impacting the overall sentiment.

Multiple comments explicitly praise cleanliness (النظافة), rooms described as clean and high hygiene standards were noted by guests.

Consistently described as excellent and central (near Jeddah Park, close to services, shopping and commercial areas).

Multiple reviews highlighted the excellent location of the hotel.

Good location recognized, but some reviews mention bad accessibility.

Frequently cited as a major positive: central position, close to centers and excellent location (موقع متميز, Location, 立地).

Reception and some staff praised repeatedly (named staff praised), though there are notable complaints about management, unwelcoming staff beyond bellmen and disorganized reception in some cases.

Guests praised the friendly staff and high quality of service throughout their stay.

Friendly and helpful staff mentioned, although one receptionist was rude.

Strongly positive sentiment toward staff and reception (many thank-you notes, specific staff named: طلال، أريج، أسامة، سلطان); described as welcoming, professional and very accommodating.

Breakfast feedback mixed—some guests praise it, others call it terrible or modest; some mention no restaurant or limited room service availability.

Some guests mentioned that while breakfast was diverse, it lacked taste.

Breakfast received negative feedback, with frozen food complaints.

Mixed feedback: chef praised in one comment, but multiple guests reported limited or poor breakfast (cold/underwhelming/limited options).

Indoor pool and flexible checkout appreciated, but problems reported with AC, Wi-Fi, broken facilities in parts of the hotel and lack of consistent in-room dining/restaurant availability.

Some amenities were missing, such as toiletries in the restroom.

Access to the swimming pool was not available and gym conditions were poor.

Some missing or limited amenities noted (no washing machine, parking concerns); otherwise standard hotel amenities referenced but not strongly highlighted.

Multiple comments praise the price and recommend the hotel as good value; several guests explicitly mention reasonable/very good rates.

Guests felt the pricing was fair compared to the quality of service and amenities.

Mixed feelings about pricing, especially against room quality and amenities.

Several guests explicitly complained about high prices and poor value (price discrepancies, upgrade/booking price differences), lowering sentiment for value.