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About Medina
The city of Medina is located in the middle eastern country of Saudi Arabia. Medina along with Mecca are two of the holiest cities of the Muslims. Mecca is located in the Hejaz region of Saudi Arabia. Medina is the capital of the Al Medina province. Medina being a famous pilgrimage center, hotels in Medina are in great demand.
Hajj
Hajj is the holy pilgrimage that every devout Muslim has to take at least once in his or her life time. Roughly, the time for this pilgrimage is some time around the months of November to January. A large number of pilgrims from all over the world flock to the holy cities of Mecca, and Medina. As a result the hotels in Medina are completely packed. As far as the hospitality industry is concerned, this time is the 'peak season.' All hotels in Medina are packed to capacity during this period.
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Hotels In Medina
Medina has a large number of hotels, ranging from cheap hotels to luxury ones. Major hotel groups like the Sheraton, Hilton, Sofitel Marriott, Movenpick and Oberoi have their hotels, in this region. Hotels in Medina are of great economic importance as most them contribute valuable foreign exchange.
The major ones like the Movenpick, and the Hilton exhibit magnificent architecture in the Islamic style. From providing the best of dining facilities , these hotels in Medina take care to provide the best of modern comforts for their guests. The in house restaurants offer a wide range of cuisines, apart from the delectable local cuisines. The Elaf Taibah, and the Green Palace hotel offer excellent accommodation facilities. The cheaper hotels in Medina offer accommodation at affordable rates, but at the same time they offer great services.
The rooms offer amenities like mini fridge, international direct dial (IDD) telephone service, and central air conditioning. The luxury hotels offer limousine service, too. They, also, arrange for special services for Umrah Performers, and pilgrims. The hotels ensure that the tourists and visitors have a genuine home away from home experience.
Location of Hotels In Medina
The major hotels are located close to the city center, and are equipped with the latest facilities. The airport is located quite nearby. The region has a good supply of buses, and car rentals. Traveling is quite convenient in this region. Most of these hotels are located close to the Holy Mosque, and many have rooms that provide a beautiful view of the Mosque.
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