Summary: Hilton has opened two new hotels in Makkah—DoubleTree by Hilton Makkah Aziziyah and Wirgan Al Noor, Tapestry Collection by Hilton—nearly doubling its presence in the city. Both properties are owned by Wirgan Hospitality and are positioned to serve pilgrims and other visitors, with locations offering access to Masjid Al Haram and the Hira Cave area.

Hilton has expanded its accommodation offering in Makkah with the opening of two additional properties, a move the company says will strengthen options for the millions of pilgrims and travelers who visit the Holy City each year.

The newly opened hotels are DoubleTree by Hilton Makkah Aziziyah and Wirgan Al Noor, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. Hilton said the two launches nearly double its presence in Makkah. Both hotels are owned by Wirgan Hospitality.

New Hilton openings in Makkah

We are delighted to open these two exceptional properties in Makkah, each thoughtfully designed to offer guests comfort, convenience, and a welcoming atmosphere during their stay in the Holy City. Our teams at DoubleTree by Hilton Makkah Aziziyah and Wirgan Al Noor, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, are committed to delivering a warm, memorable experience for every guest.

The statement was made by Mohamed Lotfy, cluster general manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Makkah Aziziyah and Wirgan Al Noor, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, as Hilton detailed how the two properties are intended to support visitor demand in the city.

DoubleTree by Hilton Makkah Aziziyah: location, rooms, and facilities

DoubleTree by Hilton Makkah Aziziyah is located in the eastern area of the Al Aziziyah district. Hilton said the hotel is approximately five minutes from Masjid Al Haram and is also close to the historic Hira Cave.

The property has 381 guest rooms and suites, with Hilton describing the offering as aligned with the DoubleTree brand’s established hospitality and service standards.

  • Location: eastern area of Al Aziziyah district, approximately five minutes from Masjid Al Haram
  • Accommodation: 381 guest rooms and suites
  • Dining: an all-day dining restaurant serving international and local cuisine, plus a lobby coffee shop
  • Amenities: a fully equipped fitness centre and flexible meeting rooms for business travellers and corporate events
Hotel lobby in Makkah with modern seating and reception area, illustrating Hilton’s expanded accommodation options for pilgrims
Hilton says the two newly opened properties in Makkah are designed to provide comfort and convenience for pilgrims and other visitors.

Wirgan Al Noor joins Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Makkah

Hilton also opened Wirgan Al Noor, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, describing it as the first Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel to open in Makkah. The company added that it is the largest operating property within the brand globally.

Wirgan Al Noor includes 1,386 guest rooms and suites. Hilton said the hotel is located near the Hira Cave and is less than a 15-minute drive from Masjid Al Haram, with views of the Holy City.

According to Hilton, the property’s design blends contemporary styling with features intended to reflect the local character of the destination.

  • Accommodation: 1,386 guest rooms and suites
  • Positioning: first Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel in Makkah; largest operating property in the brand globally
  • Location: near the Hira Cave; less than a 15-minute drive from Masjid Al Haram; views of the Holy City
  • Facilities: an all-day dining restaurant, a coffee shop, two ballrooms, eight meeting rooms, a fitness centre, and a kids club

Hilton Honors and direct booking benefits

Hilton said both hotels participate in the Hilton Honors loyalty programme. Members can access benefits when booking directly through Hilton’s official channels.

Why this matters for travelers and the travel industry

For travelers planning a visit to Makkah, Hilton’s two new openings increase the supply of branded rooms and on-site services near key sites such as Masjid Al Haram and the Hira Cave area. For tour operators and the wider hospitality sector, the added capacity—spanning 381 rooms and suites at DoubleTree by Hilton Makkah Aziziyah and 1,386 at Wirgan Al Noor—signals continued investment in accommodation infrastructure aimed at supporting high-volume pilgrimage and visitor demand in Saudi Arabia.