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Madinah and a Swiss Welcome. Service and Passionately Swiss www.movenpick.com Madinah and a Swiss welcome. Service and passionately Swiss. For us hospitality also means that the guest is a friend of the house at all times. With over 80 locations around the world, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts always welcomes you with attentiveness, professional expertise and reliability. Our established and successful Swiss traditions will enable you to enjoy top service around the clock and indulge your palate with our superb gastronomy. As a guest of our holiday resorts or as a business traveller at our city and airport hotels, your every wish will be fulfilled eagerly and promptly. As one would expect from true hospi- tality. Location and overview. Travel to Madinah Munawarah and pay a visit to the Holy Mosque, where every traveller will get to sense the glorious days of the great Prophet Mo- hammed (PBUH). Madinah is the city that fostered Islam and helped it to grow and spread with the support of its Muslim immigrant brothers who came from Makkah, following the steps of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH). Most places in Madinah point to this glorious history. The Uhud Mountains, The Seven Mosques, Al Musala Mosque, Al Qiblatain Mosque, Qubaa Mosque, Thour Mountain and Al Aqeeq Valley are some fine examples. But above all, Madinah is home to Prophet Mohammed’s (PBUH) holy mosque, which also consists of the Al Rawda Al Sharifa. Madinah Movenpick Hotel is located directly opposite the Prophet’s Mosque, giving it an extra advantage over other hotels. In addition, the hotel is directly linked to Centerpoint. A unique, 6500m2 shopping mall renowned for up- market fashion and lifestyle brands. It is the perfect spot to spend the eve- nings with your family. Rooms and amenities. Step into Madinah Mövenpick Hotel and enjoy the Swiss experience. The 206 luxurious rooms offer not only comfort, but a cosy feeling of being at home. It is the nearest place from Al Rawda Al Sharifa (Green Dome) and Jannat Al Baqie. The hotel provides wheelchair access, non- smoking rooms, extensive parking, limousine transfer and VIP services. All rooms are well-equipped with prayer mats, the Holy Quran, individually-controlled air conditioners, safe box, mini fridge, Internet access, TV with satellite channels, telephone voice mail, hairdryer and many other amenities. Experience the magic of Arabia in each room. Arabian interior design and décor combine with elegant furniture, natural shades and delicate materi- als to charm you in this hotel, where tradition meets luxury. Dining and entertainment. Choose from an array of culinary delights set in an exquisite ambience. Al Salam Restaurant International cuisine featuring a nutritious breakfast buffet and rich lunch and dinner buffets. In addition to set menus, exciting theme nights add a special flavour to the evenings. Al Arabi Restaurant If it’s rich and lavishly-prepared food you’re looking for, Al Arabi is the place to be with its traditional Arabic food. Shiraz-Iranian Restaurant The only one of its kind in the city. Sumptuous Iranian cuisine served in superb surroundings. Rotana Café Relax in the hotel lobby and savour delicious Oriental delicacies and fa- mous Mövenpick ice creams. Room Service International cuisine served round-the-clock. Visits and holy places. Al Madinah Al Munawarah is famous for its hospitality and beauty, and is considered the first capital of Islam and the birthplace of the Holy Islamic revelations that enlightened the world. Masjid Al Nabawi It is a place that all believers dream to visit at least once in their lives. It includes the burial place of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH), and Al Rawda Al Sharifa. Qubaa Mosque The first mosque ever built in Islam; it was designed by the Prophet Mo- hammed (PBUH). Praying at this mosque gives one an Umrah reward. Jannath Al Baqie A historical site of great significance. It is the burial place of the family and followers of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH). Uhud Mountain A 7 kilometre-long mountain that witnessed the growth of Islam. It is known as the gateway to Madinah, and considered as a sacred place by the believers. In addition, tour coordinators can prepare sightseeing trips to Juma’a Mosque, Al Meeqat Mosque, Al Ijaba Mosque, The Seven Mosques, Al Musala Mosque, Al Qiblatain Mosque, Thour Mountain, Al Aqeeq Valley and other holy places. Conferences and banquets. The perfect place to host a meeting, conference or function, the hotel offers 3 state-of-the-art conference rooms - Al Aynia, Al ConferencesSafya and Tayba and - which banquets. can accommodate 15 to 100 persons. Each of these is well-equipped with the latest audio-visual equipment and acoustics. The perfectThe elegant place Al-Nadato host a Ballroom meeting, isconference the ideal choiceor function, for a banquetthe hotel offersor 3 reception.state-of-the-art It can conference accommodate rooms up- Al to Aynia, 450 guests. Al Safya Exclusive and Tay- ba - whichelevators can accommodatelink the spacious 15 to 100basement persons. carEach parking of these tois well-the equippedballroom, with the thus latest ensuring audio-visual the privacy equipment of our and guests. acoustics. The elegant Al-Nada Ballroom is the ideal choice for a banquet or recep- 2 At Madinah Mövenpick Hotel, we have a wide selection of Rooms Length Width Height U-Shape Classroom Boardroom Theatre Banquet Reception Dimensions m tion. It can accommodate up to 450 guests. Exclusive elevators link the Persons in Capacitiy banquet menus to suit any occasion. spacious basement car parking to the ballroom, thus ensuring the privacy Al Aynia 130 15.5 8.5 2.5 50 80 46 100 100 100 of our guests. The hotel’s external catering section serves international Al Safya 45 4.2 4.94 2.5 - 15 15 25 15 20 cuisine for all kinds of occasions. At Madinah Mövenpick Hotel, we have a wide selection of banquet menus Tayba 81 9.25 8.76 2.5 25 35 26 45 45 45 to suit any occasion. The hotel’s external catering section serves interna- tional cuisine for all kinds of occasions. Al Nada 540 25.97 20.90 2.5 70 230 120 400 350 450 Conferences and banquets. The perfect place to host a meeting, conference or function, the hotel offers 3 state-of-the-art conference rooms - Al Aynia, Al ConferencesSafya and Tayba and - which banquets. can accommodate 15 to 100 persons. Each of these is well-equipped with the latest audio-visual equipment and acoustics. The perfect place to host a meeting, conference or function, the hotel offers 3 state-of-the-art conference rooms - Al Aynia, Al SafyaThe and elegant Tayba - which Al-Nada can accommodate Ballroom 15 to is100 the persons. ideal choice for a banquet Each of these is well-equipped with the latest audio-visual equipmentor reception. and acoustics. It can accommodate up to 450 guests. Exclusive elevators link the spacious basement car parking to the The elegant Al-Nada Ballroom is the ideal choice for a banquet or ballroom,reception. It can thus accommodate ensuring up to the450 guests. privacy Exclusive of our guests. elevators link the spacious basement car parking to the ballroom, thus ensuring the privacy of our guests. 2 At Madinah Mövenpick Hotel, we have a wide selection of Rooms Dimensions m Length Width Height U-Shape Classroom Boardroom Theatre Banquet Reception Capacitiy in Persons in Capacitiy At Madinah Mövenpick Hotel, we have a wide selection of 2 Rooms Dimensions m Length Width Height U-Shape Classroom Boardroom Theatre Banquet Reception banquet menus to suit any occasion. Persons in Capacitiy banquet menus to suit any occasion. Al Aynia 130 15.5 8.5 2.5 50 80 46 100 100 100 Al Aynia 130 15.5 8.5 2.5 50 80 46 100 100 100 The hotel’s external catering section serves international The hotel’s external catering section servesAl Safya international 45 4.2 4.94 2.5 - 15 Al 15 Safya 25 15 20 45 4.2 4.94 2.5 - 15 15 25 15 20 cuisine for all kinds of occasions. cuisine for all kinds of occasions. Tayba 81 9.25 8.76 2.5 25 35 26 45 45 45 Tayba 81 9.25 8.76 2.5 25 35 26 45 45 45 Al Nada 540 25.97 20.90 2.5 70 230 120 400 350 450 Al Nada 540 25.97 20.90 2.5 70 230 120 400 350 450 Information and some facts. Location Excursions Ideally located in the heart of Madinah, Madinah Mövenpick Hotel is situ- Half-day tour of the most important Islamic historical sites can be ar- ated next to the Holy Mosque of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH), 3 minutes ranged upon request. walk from Rawda Al Sharifa and about 15 minutes from Prince Moham- med Bin Abdulaziz International Airport. Credit Cards All major credit cards are accepted. Classification 5-star deluxe. Sports and leisure A rooftop gym, Aasman, with panoramic views of the city, a 20 mtr. lap Rooms and Amenities pool with an infinity edge and Sohum spa that will help destress, relax 206 luxurious rooms made up of 104 deluxe twin rooms, 40 superior king and rejuvenate. Mövenpick Hotel & Spa Bangalore offers the perfect re- bedrooms, 14 ambassador suites, 40 executive suites, 7 family suites (with laxation after a long day of business. two bedrooms) and 1 royal suite. All rooms are provided with prayer mats, Holy Quran, individually controlled airconditioning, safe box, mini fridge, internet access, TV with satellite channels, hairdryer and voice mail. Dining and Entertainment Al Arabi, serving sumptuous Middle Eastern cuisine; Shiraz traditional Persian cuisine; Al Salam restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets; and Rotana Café, the lobby lounge for fresh coffees, pastries and Mövenpick ice creams.
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