Intercontinental Madinah - Dar Al Iman by IHG

Hotels
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IHG
9.5 (324 reviews)
2657-Badaah, Unit No:10, Al Madinah Al Munawarah, Madinah, 42311-3910 , Madinah , SA

Facilities

Elevator
ATM/banking
Gift shops or newsstand
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Multilingual staff
Free newspapers in lobby
Porter/bellhop
Limo or town car service available
Meeting rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Outstanding, personalised service (many staff named and praised: Bashayer, Mohammed/Mohamad Muter, Mohammed Abbas, Rami Mousa, concierge team)
Excellent location (near Haram)
Spacious suites and washrooms
Great food with staff responsiveness to dietary/region-specific requests
Very clean public areas and rooms reported
Genuine customer care leading to memorable stays
Cons:
Aging room furniture and dated décor
Room maintenance issues: shower flooding and difficult water-temperature control
Uneven mattresses in some rooms
Initial limited subcontinental breakfast/dinner options (though staff addressed this)

Categories

Cleanliness
9.8
Multiple guests explicitly called the hotel 'very clean'; no broad cleanliness complaints beyond room-specific water flooding (treated as a room/maintenance issue).
Service
10
Consistently exceptional service praised by many guests (Bashayer Marwani, Mohammed/Mohamad Muter, Mohammed Abbas, Rami Mousa and concierge team) who went above and beyond to resolve issues and personalise stays.
Location
10
Described as having a great location and being near the Haram — repeatedly noted as a strong point.
Room Quality
7.5
Negative comments on aging furniture, dated appearance, uneven mattresses and bathroom issues (shower flooding, difficult water-temperature adjustment) indicating room quality is below other aspects.
Amenities
9.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Value for Money
9.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Food and Beverage
9.7
Generally praised ('Great food'); some initial limitations in subcontinental options and cold items were reported but staff proactively improved offerings during the stay.
Overall Experience
10
Very positive overall — multiple guests described memorable stays driven by outstanding, attentive staff and strong location despite some room-aging issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:24

Property Description

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy complimentary wireless internet, concierge services, and a gift shop. Use the area shuttle to explore nearby attractions easily.

Fine Dining and Services
Experience international cuisine at the Rothana restaurant or opt for 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfast is served daily. Benefit from a business center, limo service, and complimentary newspapers.

Comfortable Accommodations
Relax in one of the 324 air-conditioned rooms with minibars and LED TVs. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi and unwind with cable TV. The private bathrooms feature bidets and hairdryers.

Immerse yourself in luxury at Intercontinental Madinah - Dar Al Iman, an IHG Hotel, centrally located near major landmarks. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

  • Only Muslims are allowed to enter the holy cities of Mecca and Medina.
  • Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing rooms. Guests are responsible for providing proof of marriage, if requested by the property.
  • Couples wishing to share a room must provide proof of marriage.
  • Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property.
  • A car is required for transportation to and from this property.
  • Parking height restrictions apply.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: MED

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)

  • Food & Beverage

    No alcohol served onsite

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.5
Based on 324 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.8
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 9.5
Value for Money: 9.5
Food and Beverage: 9.7
Overall Experience: 10
A
ahmade1212 • Family
10
Ihg
Pros:

Thanks to Bashayer, our stay became a life experience.
she made our stay feel like a true life journey.
Because of her, we experienced more than a stay.

2026-03-28 • via Tripadvisor
S
shilin2026 • Family
10
Thanks
Pros:

Excellant hôtel, excellant service and excellant view near Haram.
I would like to thank you Mr Mohamed Muter I will never forget what you are doing with us thank you very much 🙏

2026-03-28 • via Tripadvisor
K
kaoutherk2026 • Family
10
Muter
Pros:

Thank you mohamad muter for your support

2026-03-26 • via Tripadvisor
B
bekeu • Family
10
Muter mohamad
Pros:

Mohamad muter for your support

2026-03-26 • via Tripadvisor
M
mohammedaO3457FI • Friends getaway
10
I would like to thank Mohammed Muter for his great support—it truly made a difference in my experience in Medina.
Pros:

I would like to thank Mohammed Muter for his great support—it truly made a difference in my experience in Medina.

2026-03-26 • via Tripadvisor
6
648khurrama • Family
10
A Memorable Stay Thanks to Outstanding Staff
Pros:

I had a wonderful stay at the hotel and would like to especially commend the exceptional service provided by Mr. Mohammed Abbas.

He was courteous, professional, and always ready to assist. His attention to detail and willingness to go above and beyond truly enhanced our experience.

Thank you for making our stay comfortable and memorable.

I highly recommend this hotel and look forward to visiting again.

2026-03-26 • via Tripadvisor
S
swatb2026 • Couples
10
All good
Pros:

Suhad is the best in this place

2026-03-25 • via Tripadvisor
8
849danyalk • Family
8
A stay defined by their service
Pros:

Its a tricky hotel to review to be honest.

It has great location, obviously.

It has spacious suites,
Possibly the best in whole Madina hotels
But then,
Furniture is extremely old, even they look very dated.

It has spacious wash rooms with great water pressure,
But water temperature is very difficult to adjust because of decades old installations.

Beds are big, but mattresses are not balanced.

But its a hotel we keep coming back to, because it does one thing that's simply the best among all the hotels I can compare it to,

it offers genuine care and service.

Guest relations officer Bashayer Marwani, If I am spelling the name correctly, she made us forget all the problems atleast for our stay during our complaints session with her. We went with complaints and she sent us back satisfied by trying to do everything she could.

We had dinner and breakfast in our booking, and the staff there was great, I believe Rami Mousa, was the person in charge there, and he and his team made sure that our disappointment on not having enough subcontinent dishes, especially in breakfast and even in dinner, was taken care of from our second day of stay, and if we complained of cold muffins and then the bakery hot muffins were sent to us and then on the last dinner of our stay, they even got a chef from other hotel and made chicken Karahi, famous sub continent dish, for us.

Thats just brilliant customer care.

So yes, despite its old rooms, it still is the best out there and they get the little things like these and big things like location and space, brilliantly.

2026-03-24 • via Tripadvisor
N
N7217ZO_ • Friends getaway
10
Thank you Mohamed muter for your support
Pros:

Thank you Mohamed muter for your services

2026-03-23 • via Tripadvisor
Z
Z2939MGredab • Family
10
Thank you Mohamad muter for your services
Pros:

Thank you Mohamad muter for your services

2026-03-22 • via Tripadvisor
F
Flyer59962319699 • Family
8
Great hotel
Pros:

Great food
Very clean hotel
Room shower flood in the whole bathroom…(no curtains)

2026-03-22 • via Tripadvisor
O
O9485BLhussaina • Family
10
Thanks concierge for your services
Pros:

Thanks concierge for your services

2026-03-12 • via Tripadvisor
R
razibr2026 • Family
10
Thank you concierge for your amazing services
Pros:

Thank you concierge for your amazing services

2026-03-12 • via Tripadvisor
2
242jawadm • Business
10
Thanks concierge Department for your services
Pros:

Thanks concierge Department for your services

2026-03-11 • via Tripadvisor
M
manikm369 • Family
10
Thanks concierge departnent for your services
Pros:

Thanks concierge departnent for your services

2026-03-11 • via Tripadvisor
R
rhedayj • Family
10
Thank you concierge for your services
Pros:

Thank you concierge for your services

2026-03-11 • via Tripadvisor
P
Passport10391866092 • Family
10
Concierge is the best Department thank you for your services
Pros:

Concierge is the best Department thank you for your services

2026-03-11 • via Tripadvisor
L
liona851 • Family
10
Concierge best service
Pros:

Very good service the concierge

2026-03-09 • via Tripadvisor
4
468dulalg • Family
10
Its was very nice stay thank you dar aliman intercontinental and thanks concierge
Pros:

Thank you concierge for your Services

2026-03-09 • via Tripadvisor
8
844enasg • Family
10
Hospitality That Felt Like Family
Pros:

Our stay at InterContinental Dar Al Iman Madinah was truly a blessing. After a long journey from the United States to Makkah and then on to Madinah, we arrived exhausted. From the very first moment, the staff welcomed us with such warmth, kindness, and genuine care that we immediately felt at ease.
They went above and beyond in every way and made us feel like part of a big family rather than just guests at a hotel. A very special thank you to Mr. Mater, General Manager, who spent hours trying to help us secure an appointment at Rawdah. His patience, dedication, and sincere effort meant more to us than we can express. It was clear that he truly cared.
The Egyptian cooks and waiters were absolutely amazing — attentive, professional, and incredibly kind. The bellmen were gentle and gracious, always ready to assist with a smile. The housekeeping staff was just as wonderful — so accommodating and friendly, always greeting us warmly and consistently making sure everything was perfect. Their smiles truly made a difference.
The location is absolutely unmatched. When people say the hotel is less than 20 steps from the women’s entrance of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, it is truly without exaggeration — it is right there. After such a long journey, this proximity was an incredible blessing and made our time in Madinah so much easier and more spiritually fulfilling.
Throughout our stay, we consistently felt cared for and supported. The entire team went out of their way to ensure our comfort and peace. We left feeling deeply grateful for the exceptional hospitality and sincerity we experienced.
We wholeheartedly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Madinah and pray that others experience the same care and kindness that we did.

2026-02-28 • via Tripadvisor