About Elaf Kinda Hotel
Elaf Kinda features 240 deluxe rooms and suites, three on-site restaurants and a 24-hour business centre. The hotel is in the heart of Makkah in a Muslim-only district, just one minute from the King Abdullah Gate to Masjid al-Haram.
The luxurious rooms and suites at Elaf Kinda Hotel feature LCD TVs, electronic safes, writing desks, private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries, coffee and tea-making facilities, and mini bars.
Additional features of this hotel include high-speed Wi-Fi, airport transfers, car rental, express check in and check out, and laundry and valet services.
The hotel offers 24-hour room service and a lobby lounge, with the premier restaurant located on the upper floors offering exceptional views of the Holy Haram.
Points of interest in the area include an extensive shopping mall, the Kaaba and the Well of Zamzam. It is 85 kilometres from the hotel to King Abdulaziz International Airport.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Unbeatable location for visiting Masjid al-Haram
Reviewers agree that the highlight of this hotel is its proximity to the Masjid al-Haram, along with the location in general in a vibrant area with lots of shops and restaurants in the immediate vicinity. Previous guests say it takes only a matter of minutes' walking to reach the Mosque, with estimations that it is less than 100 metres from the hotel.
positive:
Delightful staff provide excellent service
The majority of guests felt that the service was excellent and efficient, saying the staff offer that trademark Arabian hospitality that ensures guests feel welcome and are well taken care of throughout their stay.
positive:
Rooms are well-appointed and clean
Previous guests agree that rooms at this hotel are complete with all the necessities and that the standard of cleanliness is very high. There are a few comments from reviewers who found the rooms a little small but even those guests were positive about the fittings and standard of cleanliness.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Some uncertainty regarding value
While most reviewers were happy with the hotel overall, there are some who were less than impressed with the value for money here, saying it is rather overpriced.
negative:
Restaurants a disappointment for some
A number of previous guests were not satisfied with the hotel's on-site restaurants, with negative comments on the range of dishes on offer, the service and even the seating arrangements.
negative:
No vehicles allowed in front
According to previous guests it is not allowed to stop a vehicle in front of this hotel, which meant those not making use of the valet services were required to walk several hundred metres from their transport. For some this was a small matter, but it may mean a challenge for some.