New Madinah Hotel (Medina, Saudi Arabia)

Set in Medina's revered Al Haram district, New Madinah Hotel is a mere 500 metres from the Al-Masjid an-Nabawi Mosque built by the prophet Muhammad. Stylish interiors and a good selection of on-site dining options are the standout features of this modern business hotel. Posh guest rooms with dark wood furnishings and floor-to-ceiling windows feature flat-screen TVs and safes, as well as mini fridges and hot drink facilities. Suites with kitchens and lounge access are also available; select quarters add hot tubs. Some accommodations offer mosque views. Guests can catch up with work at the business centre, and make use of the hotel's shuttle service during prayer times. Meeting rooms are available too. Wi-Fi and parking are both complimentary. Authentic Arabian cuisine is served in the stylish Al Arabi restaurant, while traditional Persian dishes are proffered in Shiraz. Elsewhere there's an international buffet restaurant and a cafe. There's a direct link from New Madinah Hotel to the adjacent shopping mall.