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Raffles Makkah Palace
Makkah, Saudi Arabia · Raffles · Grand Luxury
This 18-story all-suite Raffles opened 12 August 2010 beside Masjid al-Haram, inside the King Abdul Aziz Endowment push to modernize pilgrim lodging. London firm Areen Hospitality designed exterior and interiors with Saudi references. From the Abraj Al-Bait cluster, suites face the Kaaba a short walk away, and early World Travel Awards named it the world's leading luxury all-suite hotel in 2011.
- 214 rooms
- Opened 2010
- Neighborhood: Al Shubaikah / Jabal Omar
- Architect: Areen Hospitality
- Interiors: Areen Hospitality
About Raffles Makkah Palace
- Construction began in 2009; the hotel officially opened on 12 August 2010 beside the Grand Mosque.
- It sits within the King Abdul Aziz Endowment program aimed at modernizing pilgrim accommodation in Mecca.
- World Travel Awards named it World's Leading Luxury All Suite Hotel in 2011.
- The 18-story Raffles is an all-suite house steps from Masjid al-Haram and the Abraj Al-Bait complex.
History
Raffles Makkah Palace is an all-suite luxury hotel beside Al Masjid al-Haram in Makkah, operated under the Raffles brand. The official property page describes it as a sanctuary of privacy and serenity with panoramic views of the Holy Kaaba and highly personalized service. Official on-page awards include recognition as Saudi Arabia’s Best All-Suite Hotel and Best Hotel Spa in Saudi Arabia.
Completed in 2011, the complex was engineered to place luxury accommodation at the absolute threshold of the Holy Mosque, and Raffles occupies this enclave as an all-suite sanctuary with unobstructed views over the Holy Kaaba — reached in seven minutes on foot — and the Zamzam Well thirteen minutes away.
The setting
Raffles Makkah Palace is situated within the Abraj Al-Bait complex near Ibrahim Al Khalil Road in the Al Hajlah district, its tower positioned steps from the world's tallest clock tower and three minutes on foot from the Abraj Al-Bait precinct. Completed in 2011, the complex was engineered to place luxury accommodation at the absolute threshold of the Holy Mosque, and Raffles occupies this enclave as an all-suite sanctuary with unobstructed views over the Holy Kaaba — reached in seven minutes on foot — and the Zamzam Well thirteen minutes away. The Clock Tower Museum is nine minutes' walk, and the Safa and Marwah gallery lies twelve minutes from the hotel.
Restaurants and bars
- Restaurants overlooking the mosque — Restaurant
- Cafés with panoramic views — Restaurant
- Al Majlis — Restaurant · International and Mediterranean-inspired
- Al Qasr — Restaurant · Arabic, Asian, Indian, Moroccan, and international
- The Creamery — Restaurant · Desserts
Experiences
- Raffles Spa — Award-winning Raffles Spa offering ultra-luxury treatments for both male and female guests.
- Raffles Butlers 24-hour service — Personalized 24-hour butler service in every suite.
- Private entrance to the Haram — A private entrance for seamless access to the Haram, steps from the Holy Mosque.
- Guided tours — Custom tours to Makkah's historical areas and main religious attractions, including specially-arranged excursions and events for children.
- Al Masjid Al Haram views and direct access — Direct and convenient access to Al Masjid Al Haram, just a few steps away; the hotel is just steps from the Holy Kaaba.
- Private prayer area — A private prayer area for contemplation and prayer in your own time and way.
Amenities
- Sauna
- Fitness center
- Butler service
Awards
- Makkah's Leading Hotel in Service Excellence 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
- Saudi Arabia's Leading Luxury Hotel 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
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