Novotel Jeddah Tahlia sits in the Al Andalus business and shopping district on Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Street, a one-minute walk from Tahlia Street and its cafes, boutiques and restaurants. It has 139 rooms, including deluxe and superior doubles and twins and executive and superior suites, most with a sofa bed that makes them workable for families. Facilities include an outdoor pool with sun loungers, a full-service spa with massage treatments, a health club with sauna and steam room, an arcade and a free children’s club, and dining at Palm Restaurant, Juice Corner and the Novotel Lounge. It is a polished mid-range base that suits families and couples who want to be in the most lively part of town.
Location and getting around
Tahlia Street is on the doorstep, and Jeddah International Market is about three minutes on foot, so food, coffee and shopping are easy to reach. Several larger malls, Jeddah Mall and the main hospitals are within a short drive, and the Corniche and Al-Balad are reached by taxi or ride-hailing app.
King Abdulaziz International Airport is about twenty-four minutes away by road, and a 24-hour airport shuttle can be arranged on request for a fee. The hotel is a good base for a first visit because it puts you in the centre of the modern city while leaving the old town and the sea a short ride away.
Rooms and who it suits
Rooms are spacious for the class, in sizes from about 370 to 480 square feet, with sofa beds in most room types, so couples get extra space and families can sleep three or four. The suites add a king bed and more room to spread out. The outdoor pool and the free children’s club make it a practical choice for families, while the spa and the health club with sauna and steam room suit adults after a day of sightseeing.
Dining includes an international buffet at Palm Restaurant, a juice bar, a lounge, a coffee shop and a snack bar, so you can eat in without much effort. Rollaway beds are not available, but cribs are free on request.
Good to know
A daily breakfast buffet is served for a fee, so check whether your rate includes it. Free self and valet parking are offered, WiFi is free in all rooms, and children up to sixteen can stay free using existing beds. Check-in starts at two in the afternoon and check-out is by noon, with early check-in and late check-out possible for a fee when space allows.
Guests must be at least eighteen to check in, and pets are not accepted. Free cancellation is offered on selected rates. Because hotels sometimes close for seasonal works, check when you book that the dates you want are available. Jeddah is most comfortable from roughly November to March, so book early for that season.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool with sun loungers
- ✓Full-service spa
- ✓Health club, sauna and steam room
- ✓Free children’s club and arcade
- ✓Palm Restaurant and coffee shop
- ✓Free self parking and valet parking
- ✓Free WiFi in all rooms
- ✓24-hour airport shuttle on request for a fee
Good questions
Is it close to Tahlia Street?+
Yes, Tahlia Street is about a one-minute walk, and Jeddah International Market about three minutes.
Is there a children’s club?+
Yes, the hotel has a free children’s club and an arcade, and children up to sixteen can stay free using existing beds.
Is there an airport shuttle?+
A 24-hour round-trip shuttle is offered on request for a fee. The airport is about twenty-four minutes away by road.
