Makkah Hotels|Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Hotel

Name: Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Hotel
Telephone: 966-540090513

Sky-high luxury with sacred views

VERIFIED LUXURY

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Soaring high above the Holy City, Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Hotel, offers an experience unlike any other — equal parts spiritual immersion and architectural marvel — it’s the tallest concrete building in the world and its 131-foot clock’s four facades are more than five times larger than London’s Big Ben. Set within the iconic Abraj Al Bait complex just steps from Masjid al-Haram, the hotel’s 76-story vantage point is both commanding and humbling. From many of the 1,650 elegantly appointed rooms and suites, you can watch the circling devotion of pilgrims at the Kaaba below, a view that is both deeply moving and unforgettable.

Inside, the atmosphere is quietly luxurious, with marble corridors, gleaming chandeliers and attentive, anticipatory service. The hotel offers more than half a dozen dining options, a kids club, a Fairmont Gold lounge, prayer rooms with direct Haram audio and even a private elevator to the shopping mall below.

But it’s the stillness at dawn, when the call to prayer echoes across the city and light filters through your window, that defines a stay here.

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Many of Makkah Clock Royal Tower’s rooms overlook the Holy Mosque and Kaaba directly — it’s profoundly moving to watch the call to prayer from your window in complete stillness. At night, the Haram glows under the city lights like a celestial centerpiece.
Despite the Makkah hotel’s size, the rooms are surprisingly peaceful, with thick walls, blackout curtains and prayer rugs provided. Select suites even include built-in speakers broadcasting live Haram audio.
Don’t miss the Clock Tower Museum, an often-overlooked gem that details everything from lunar phases to Islamic cosmology. The observation deck alone is worth the trip for its panoramic views over Makkah.
Beyond prayer room access and Haram-facing accommodations, the luxury hotel includes helpful touches like Zamzam water in your room and Qibla indicators throughout. Everything is designed to keep your focus on your pilgrimage.
Tucked away from the bustle of the Haram, the Fairmont Makkah Spa offers a serene retreat designed to help you decompress and reset. After a long day of worship or walking, the signature massage here feels like a renewing ritual.

The Restaurants

Asian noodle restaurant Aja offers panoramic views of the Haram and a quiet, relaxed atmosphere for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The dim sum is packed with flavor, and the miso cod melts in your mouth.
Overlooking the Kaaba on the 29th floor, Al Dira is a casually elegant spot for local flavors done with finesse. The lamb kabsa is rich and aromatic, and the freshly baked flatbreads are served straight from a stone oven, still steaming. Dig into a Lebanese buffet of fresh shawarma and tableside mezza served dim sum style at Al Dar.
Atyaf’s all-day restaurant is worth visiting for breakfast alone — think honey-drizzled dates, fresh juices and the all-important omelet station. It’s also one of the few spots where you can sample global dishes alongside traditional Saudi fare, all in one sitting.
A delicious surprise in the Makkah hotel, The Grill is where to go for expertly prepared steaks and rich sides like truffle mashed potatoes. It feels intimate, with attentive service and an extensive mocktail list.
For contemporary Indian fare, head for Mazedar with its impressive tandoor station and aromatic mains.

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