Location Mecca, Saudi Arabia Height 58 m (190 ft) | Opening August 12, 2014 Floor count 18 | |
Address King Abdul Aziz Endowment Mecca, Saudi Arabia Owner Raffles Hotels & Resorts | ||
Raffles Makkah Palace is a hotel located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The 18-story hotel is a 5-star luxury hotel operated by Raffles Hotels & Resorts, which is under the Fairmont Hotels and Resorts corporate umbrella. The property is located directly adjacent to Masjid al-Haram, the Grand Mosque.
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History
Construction on the hotel began in 2009 and was officially opened on August 12, 2010. The exterior and interior of the hotel were designed and constructed by Areen Hospitality, a London based firm. The design goal was to incorporate touches of local Saudi Arabian architecture and culture.
While Raffles Makkah Palace is managed by Fairmont hotels & Resort, Kingdom Hotels International and Colony Capital LLC both remain key shareholders in the property. The hotel is also a part of the Kind Abdul Aziz Endowment, which has the goal to modernize the city in catering to the Hajj pilgrims. The property is located close to various tourist attractions such as Masjid Al-Haram, Kaaba, Jabal Al Nour (Mountain of Light), Al Jamarat, Jabal Thawr, and Abraj Al Bait Shopping Mall.
Awards and accolades
Raffles Makkah Palace has won a variety of luxury hospitality awards including: