The Best Hotels in Muscat, Oman
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Muscat is the capital city of the Sultanate of Oman. One of the oldest cities in the Middle East, it has experienced a rich history. Today, Muscat is very wealthy due to oil exports and has luxury hotels and resorts for travelers who wish to visit. - The InterContinental Muscat Hotel is located near the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, the Bait Al Zubair Museum and the Amouage Perfume Factory. Located on a 35-acre complex, this four-star hotel has 258 rooms and 10 suites.
All rooms include in-suite bathrooms, cable-satellite television, stereo, coffee and tea maker, minibar and Internet access. Premium rooms also include CD and DVD players, buffet breakfast, complimentary cocktail hour and dinner snacks, daily newspaper, separate check-in area and valet service.
The InterContinental Muscat Hotel has five restaurants: Musandam Café & Terrace provides Arabic, Indian and Mediterranean cuisine; Trader Vic's offers fusion cuisine; Señor Pico offers traditional Mexican cuisine; Majlis Al Shams features French pastries, breads, coffees and teas; and Tomato offers Italian pastas and pizzas. The hotel also has an on-site British style pub, The Al Ghazal Pub, which offers beers, wines, mixed drinks, fish and chips and Irish stew.
InterContinental Muscat
Al Kharjiya Street
Al Shati Area
P.O. Box 398
Postal Code 114
Muscat, Oman
011 (+968) 24 68 0000
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intercontinental.com - 20 miles north of Muscat, the Chedi Muscat, a four-star beach resort, is designed with traditional Omani Architecture. The Chedi has 115 rooms and 36 suites. Amenities include; airport shuttle, daily laundry, minibar, continental breakfast, afternoon tea, evening cocktails and high-speed Internet access. The Chedi Muscat provides spa services specializing in Balinese therapies. The hotel recreational facilities include; private beach, two swimming pools, a fully equipped gym and two lighted tennis courts.
Restaurants at Chedi Muscat include; "The Restaurant at Chedi," overlooks the ocean and offers Asian, Middle Eastern, Indian and European cuisines. "The Beach Restaurant" offers a fusion seafood menu. Snacks and beverages are available at the poolside cabanas. The Chedi Muscat has two bars available for guests, the Restaurant Bar and the Lobby Lounge.
The Chedi Muscat Hotel
P.O. Box 964 Al Khuwair
Postal Code 133
Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
U.S Toll Free: (800) 745-8883
011(+968) 24 52 4400
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ghmhotels.com - Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa, a four-star rated, three-hotel resort complex, is Muscat's largest resort. The three hotels provide 41 suites and 468 rooms. The Al Waha Hotel (The Oasis), designed for families, was the first resort hotel built in Oman. The Al Bandar (The Town), designed to meet the needs of business travelers, features 11 meeting rooms. The Al Husn (The Castle), caters to the needs of sophisticated vacationers. CHI, the Spa at Shangri-La, has 12 treatment villas, and is considered the most extensive spa in Oman.
All rooms have broadband Internet access, satellite television, closed circuit movie channels, minibar, international direct-dial telephone, fax machine, voice mail and electronic safe. All suites have flat-screen televisions and DVD players, butler service and an outdoor Jacuzzi.
Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa provides several restaurants. Samba has Latin and Mexican cuisine. The Surf Café is child-friendly specializing in American fast food. The Capri Court has contemporary Italian cuisine. Tapas & Sablah has Mediterranean cuisine. The Sultanah has a luxury cruise theme. Shahrazad serves traditional Moroccan cuisine. The resort has several lounges and bars, ranging from casual to formal.
Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa
PO Box 644
Postal Code 100
Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
011 (+968) 24 77 6666
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