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Novotel Makkah Thakher City 4*

4.6Trip advisor rating 4.5
365 reviews
Umrah

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Novotel Makkah Thakher City 4*

4.6Trip advisor rating 4.5
365 reviews

For an unforgettable stay in Mecca, choose to stay at the 4-star Novotel Makkah Thakher City and enjoy French excellence and Arabian hospitality. Inside, the contemporary design showcases the creative soul of the Saudi nation. For your Umrah or Hajj, or any other reason to travel to the heart of the holy city, the hotel offers a complimentary shuttle service to the Masjid al-Haram Mosque. On your return, relax in one of the four lounges. Three restaurants take you on a culinary journey to the East and the far reaches of the Asian continent.

Rooms

As with the communal areas, the rooms at the Novotel Makkah Thakher City are decorated in a contemporary style. The great degree of comfort enhances this well-kept location and is ideal for a two-person or family stay.

Superior Room

The Superior Bedroom is 30m² in size. This spacious room has a king size bed and a sofa bed. It can accommodate three adults or a family of four. A bottle of water and a courtesy tray await you on arrival.

Restaurants & bars

The Novotel Makkah Thakher City has a total of three restaurants. Throughout your stay, you can diversify your gourmet experiences and discover Arabic, Indian and Asian cuisines. The four lounges offer a variety of atmospheres for your moments of relaxation.

Breakfast

Includes an assortment of hot and cold drinks and sweet and savoury dishes.

Cinnamon Restaurant

At Cinnamon Restaurant, you'll find refined, sophisticated cuisine that reinterprets India's culinary heritage in a contemporary, creative style. Each dish is infused with subtle spices.

Activities & lifestyle

Choosing the Novotel Makkah Thakher City for your trip to the Holy Land brings you closer to the holy sites and bustling streets of the city centre.


By choosing this hotel in the new Thakher district, you will be a ten-minute drive from the Holy Mosque and the Zamzam Well. When you return from your spiritual and cultural activities, enjoy the tranquillity of the hotel. You can also use the gym to keep fit. From the treadmills, you'll have a beautiful view of the mountain.

Useful information

Entry requirements for Saudi Arabia:

Visa

Since 27 September 2019, Saudi Arabia has been issuing tourist visas to nationals of 49 countries, including France. According to the Saudi authorities, it is possible to apply for this type of visa directly on arrival at special terminals in Riyadh and Jeddah airports. However, French citizens wishing to travel to Saudi Arabia are advised to apply for an electronic visa via Saudi Visa (https://visa.visitsaudi.com/) in advance. In aEntry requirements for Saudi Arabia:

Visa

Since 27 September 2019, Saudi Arabia has been issuing tourist visas to nationals of 49 countries, including the UK. According to the Saudi authorities, it is possible to apply for this type of visa directly on arrival, thanks to special terminals at Riyadh and Jeddah airports. However, British nationals wishing to travel to Saudi Arabia are advised to apply for an electronic visa in advance via Saudi Visa (https://visa.visitsaudi.com/). In all cases, visitors must be able to present the necessary documents on arrival, particularly with regard to medical insurance.

The Saudi authorities will not issue visas to holders of passports with Israeli visas or stamps.

Customs regulations

On arrival in Saudi Arabia, luggage is generally subject to detailed inspection. Import bans on certain goods must be observed to avoid confiscation and a lengthy search.

For further information, please contact the Embassy of Saudi Arabia in the UK (https://embassies.mofa.gov.sa/sites/uk/EN/Pages/default.aspx).

Customs and practices

Certain social and religious rules must be respected:

The import and consumption of alcohol and pork are totally prohibited in Saudi Arabia. Imported cultural products (books, DVDs, magazines, etc.) must conform to local standards of decency.

Foreign women are no longer required to wear an "abaya" (a long dress covering the entire body). However, women are advised to wear loose-fitting clothing and avoid short sleeves and dresses above the knee.

Men should wear trousers and avoid shorts or Bermuda shorts.

Islam is the only religion allowed in Saudi Arabia. All manifestations of affiliation to other religions (practice, proselytism, symbols, etc.) are prohibited.

Only Muslims are allowed to visit Mecca, where access is strictly controlled. As for Medina, access to the Prophet's Mosque is forbidden to non-Muslims.

During the month of Ramadan, travellers should take special care to respect Saudi customs and practices.

Saudis strictly observe the fasting period. It is absolutely forbidden to eat, drink or smoke in public on pain of arrest and deportation. Women must pay particular attention to their dress code.

The Saudi authorities will not issue visas to holders of passports bearing Israeli visas or stamps.

Customs regulations

On arrival in Saudi Arabia, luggage is generally subjected to a thorough inspection. Prohibitions on the import of certain goods must be observed to avoid confiscation and lengthy searches.

For further information, please contact the Saudi Arabian Embassy in France (https://embassies.mofa.gov.sa/sites/France/FR/Pages/default.aspx).

Practices and customs

Certain social and religious rules must be respected:

The import and consumption of alcohol and pork are strictly prohibited in Saudi Arabia. Imported cultural products (books, DVDs, magazines, etc.) must be in line with local standards of decency.

Foreign women are no longer required to wear an "abaya" (a long dress covering the entire body). However, women are advised to wear loose-fitting clothing and avoid short sleeves and dresses above the knee.

Men should wear trousers and avoid shorts or Bermuda shorts.

Islam is the only recognised religion in Saudi Arabia. All manifestations of affiliation to other religions (practices, proselytism, symbols, etc.) are prohibited.

Only people of Muslim faith are allowed to visit Mecca, and access is strictly controlled. In Medina, access to the Prophet's Mosque is forbidden to non-Muslims.

During the month of Ramadan, travellers should pay particular attention to respecting Saudi customs and traditions.

Saudis scrupulously observe the fasting period. It is strictly forbidden to eat, drink or smoke in public, under penalty of arrest and expulsion. Women must pay greater attention to what they wear.

Transport included
This price includes :
  • Accommodation in the selected category
  • Your selected board
  • The chosen length of stay
  • Booking fees
  • Flights departing from the city of your choice
  • Mandatory airport taxes
  • Return airport/hotel transfer
This price does not include :
  • Personal insurance (unless taken out at time of booking)
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
  • Excursions not included in the booking or purchased separately
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned in the description
  • Tourist tax to be paid on site
  • And, more generally, everything not mentioned in the "This price includes" section above

Useful information

Useful information

Practical details

If you are travelling alone, you will be asked to pay a surcharge for a single room. This additional charge will be automatically included in your quote.
Child rates will be applied for children from 2 to 12 years old in the case where the child shares the room with two adults. If the child is travelling with just one adult, the surcharge may be applied on an adult basis. If your child or children do not fit into the age group mentioned above, the rate will be communicated to you at the time of processing your order. If the room is equipped with a bunk bed, the bed height is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.
For safety reasons, the wellbeing facilities of most establishments are not accessible to children under 16 years old. Similarly, it is possible that some amenities or services require an additional charge or are unavailable for exceptional reasons.
Unless otherwise stated in the service description, activities and any additional services available at destination are provided in the language of the destination country and in English.
The opening times and hours of the activities, restaurants and bars are provided as an indication only and may be subject to change. Contact the reception desk in order to be informed of any changes.
Appropriate dress is required. We remind you that gambling may involve risks of isolation, indebtedness, and dependency...
Any additional special requirements the traveller may request which are not included in the travel service description will be communicated to our service provider. Sending this information does not imply acceptance and PerfectStay.com cannot be held responsible for the fulfilment of these special requests. Only the service provider of PerfectStay.com can access this request on location and any additional costs may be paid locally by the traveller.
Unless expressly stated in the description of the services and accommodation, the hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Travel documents

Once your reservation has been made, you will receive a confirmation e-mail before your travel documents are sent.
Regarding the transport documents (in the case of a reservation with transport included), we will provide you with all the information relating to check-in and luggage in the "Your travel documents" email, allowing you to leave with peace of mind.
To take advantage of all your reserved services (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.), you will receive one or more exchange vouchers to be presented to each supplier.
The contact details of the establishment will be specified in these documents, to help make your arrival at your destination as straight-forward as possible.

Transportation

Choose an offer and, according to your preferences, opt for a seat in economy, business or first class.
See the 'View flight info' section for details on each trip.
In order to best organise your time in the airport, we advise that you arrive 2 hours before boarding for a medium-haul flight, or 3 hours before boarding for a long-haul flight (more than 5 hours). Take advantage of your early arrival to pass through security and check your luggage.
You will be informed whether or not luggage is included at the time of your booking.
You will have the opportunity to add additional luggage for a fee.
There are several different cities that are typically offered as departure points. Your arrival destination will show in your travel documents.
Depending on the flight schedule, some arrivals or returns may be made at night with early arrival or late departure. You will not always be able to have your room available immediately and will need to refer to the check-in and check-out conditions of the hotel.
In the event that your transfer is not included in your hotel reservation, it may be offered at the time of your reservation as an additional option. Unless specifically mentioned, transfers may be made in groups of 15 to 55 people.
Important: the modification or the cancellation of a booking is only possible within the limits and including the fees outlined in our general conditions of sale.
Thank you for kindly taking note of the CO2 emissions produced by your means of transport: https://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx

Formalities

Visa

Everyone is welcome to apply for the tourist visa, which can be issued as an eVisa, visa on arrival, or through the embassy.

Tourist or business visa holders from the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and Schengen tourist or business visa holders are eligible for a Saudi tourist visa upon arrival.

Permanent residents of the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union are eligible for a Saudi tourist visa on arrival.

GCC residents are welcome to apply for the tourist visa, which can be issued as an eVisa or through the embassy. As a GCC resident, you can apply for first-degree family members (husband, wife, parents, and children) using your account after you submit your application.

The tourist visa is a multiple-entry visa that is valid for one year and permits 90 days of stay.

The holy city of Makkah is reserved for Muslim visitors only, while Al Madinah is open to all tourists.

You can use the tourist visa to perform Umrah, but not during the Hajj season. Visitors may apply for Umrah or Ziyarah permits via the Nusuk platform at https://www.nusuk.sa/ (https://www.nusuk.sa/).

A health insurance policy, which covers COVID-19 medical treatment, is issued along with your eVisa, and its cost is included within the eVisa fee. Medical insurance coverage is valid for one year from the date of issue. It matches the validity of the tourist visa (one year from the date of issue).

For more information, please check your visa eligibility and entry requirements by visiting https://www.visitsaudi.com/en/plan-your-trip/visa-regulations (https://www.visitsaudi.com/en/plan-your-trip/visa-regulations).

Holders of diplomatic or special passports, from any nationality, are now required to apply for a tourist visa through a Saudi embassy. These passport types are no longer eligible for online visa applications.

For further information, please locate and contact the nearest Saudi Arabian Embassy by visiting https://www.mofa.gov.sa/en/Pages/default.aspx?csrt=2924095421683314422 (https://www.mofa.gov.sa/en/Pages/default.aspx?csrt=2924095421683314422).

Customs regulations

Upon arrival in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, baggage generally undergoes a thorough inspection. Prohibitions on the import of certain goods must be respected to avoid confiscation.

For further information, please visit the Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority at https://zatca.gov.sa/en/Pages/default.aspx (https://zatca.gov.sa/en/Pages/default.aspx)

Practices and customs

Everyone is welcome to visit Saudi Arabia. Visitors are expected to respect Saudi culture and traditions and follow Saudi laws as they would when visiting any other country in the world.

Saudi Arabia is a very safe country, with a welcoming culture and a low crime rate. All citizens’ and visitors’ safety, dignity, and well-being are protected by Saudi law.

The consumption of alcohol is illegal in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia offers a unique and authentic experience. Explorers, culture enthusiasts, and adventurers will be able to enjoy these without alcohol.

Just as in any other country, it is important to respect local customs and behave in a culturally appropriate manner. Unmarried couples can share accommodation. Visitors are not required to disclose their personal information, and visitors’ right to privacy is well respected.

For more information, please visit https://www.visitsaudi.com/en/plan-your-trip (https://www.visitsaudi.com/en/plan-your-trip).

Disclaimer

The information available to the public in this section aims to help our guests in their first steps in designing and preparing their travel plans. Given the changing nature of this information, we cannot guarantee that this information is accurate or up-to-date at all times. For this reason, our guests are always recommended to inquire directly with the corresponding national immigration, customs, and border control authorities regarding the regulations applicable to their particular case. SAUDIA is not responsible for the decisions made based on the information provided.


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