Taba Al Salam

Mostly praised as clean and well-kept across multiple reviews (Arabic, German, French); however isolated reports note stained carpets, paint smell and a smelly mattress on one floor, bringing the overall cleanliness slightly below excellent.

Staff is frequently described as friendly and helpful (several positive mentions by name), though there are notable service issues: slow/long reception waits, unprofessional reception in some reports, and poor baggage-handling experience on checkout.

Consistently highlighted as a major strength — very close to the Haram (within a few minutes' walk) and convenient for pilgrims in many reviews.

Multiple guests report very small, cramped rooms with little free space, noisy air-conditioning units on some floors and limited layout (no dedicated prayer space); some rooms were reported with poor carpet condition — room comfort is noticeably below other strengths.

Basic amenities work but have shortcomings: slow/limited lifts, weak Wi‑Fi, water pressure issues, and repeated requests for an evening meal option or light dinner service; overall amenity offering is adequate but limited.

Mixed signals: several guests call it good value and would return, while others feel charges are high for the small room sizes — overall perceived as fair to good value.

Some guests enjoyed the dinner buffet (described as tasty with good selection), but several reviews request a stronger evening meal offering or light dinner options; F&B is generally positive but limited in scope.

Majority of stays are described positively with repeat guests and praise for cleanliness, staff and location; a minority of guests had stressful experiences (cancellations, odors, very small rooms) but overall sentiment trends positive.