do so even though he was not in a state of iḥrām, as al-Shāfiʿī (d. 204 AH) explained in al-Umm. End of his statement.
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It is recommended to spend the night at Dhi Tuwa so that one may enter Mecca during the day. Ibn Ḥajar, when commenting on this ḥadith, said: “This clearly indicates entering by daylight.”
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As for limiting the bath to that particular well or the overnight stay to that exact spot, the likely reason is simply that it lay on his route; therefore the preference is not tied exclusively to that location.
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The exaltation of Mecca the Honored and the Kaʿbah the Venerated is part of revering the symbols of Allah. Allah the Exalted says: “That is so. And whoever honors the symbols of Allah—indeed, it is from the piety of hearts” (Q 22:32).
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Important undertakings should be commenced in the morning, for it is the time of energy and freshness. The Prophet ﷺ said: “Blessing has been placed for my nation in its early hours.”