The Chedi Muscat
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Lonely Planet review
The Chedi has been tastefully designed - with a hint of the kasbah (desert castle) combined with Oriental minimalism - to make the best of its sand dune location. Tranquil, competent and refined, the hotel offers one of the most relaxing experiences in town.
Don't let the occasional groan of aircraft lowering into Seeb airport put you off. For most of the day the only audible sound from the poolside of one of Muscat's most stylish hotels is the whisper of crickets and the odd chink of wine glasses. The gardens, rhythmically punctuated by Zen ponds, raked pebbles and an infinity pool virtually contiguous with the sea, are satisfying to the soul. Satisfying to the palette, The Restaurant lives up to its rather presumptuous name. Chocolates, or should I say, 'les' chocolates, are handmade on-site by a French chef. Hanging suits and accommodating the et ceteras of working life may be difficult in the minimally furnished rooms, but if all you brought is a swimsuit and a good book, then very little will intrude on your sense of getting away from it all.
Services & facilities
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Fitness
- Use of nearby fitness center (free)
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Wi-Fi/internet access
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free wired high-speed internet
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Guest services
- Tour assistance
- Room service (24 hours)
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- 24-hour front desk
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Recreation
- Tennis on site
- Outdoor tennis courts 2
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Cards accepted
- Visa
- Diners club
- Mastercard
- American express
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Transport/transfers
- Limo or town car service available
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Parking
- Valet parking
- Secure parking
- Free parking
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Breakfast
- Free breakfast
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Spa
- Health club
- Spa services on site
- Full-service health spa
- Spa tub
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Housekeeping
- Laundry facilities
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
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Accessibility
- Elevator/lift
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Swimming pool
- Pool cabanas (free)
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Luggage storage
- Luggage storage
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
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Shop
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Shopping on site
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- Poolside bar
- Bar/lounge
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Family
- Babysitting or childcare
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Air Conditioning
- Air-conditioned public areas
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Bureau de Change/ATM
- Currency exchange
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Concierge
- Concierge desk
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Kids club
- Supervised childcare/activities
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Restaurant/Café
- Coffee shop or café
- Restaurant
Description
Location. The Chedi Muscat is located close to Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex. Regional points of interest also include Sultan Armed Forces Museum and Muscat City Centre Shopping Mall.
Resort Features. The resort has a private beach. Dining options at The Chedi Muscat include a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. A poolside bar and a bar/lounge are open for drinks. Room service is available 24 hours a day. The resort serves a complimentary buffet breakfast. Recreational amenities include outdoor tennis courts, a health club, and a spa tub. The property's full-service health spa has body treatments and facials. This 5-star property offers a meeting/conference room, limo/town car service, and business services. Complimentary wireless and wired high-speed Internet access is available in public areas. For a surcharge, the property offers a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request). Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include a library, a concierge desk, and multilingual staff.
Guestrooms. 156 air-conditioned guestrooms at The Chedi Muscat feature minibars and CD players. Balconies offer beach, mountain, or desert views. Beds come with premium bedding. Accommodations include refrigerators and espresso makers. Bathrooms feature handheld showerheads and rainfall showerheads. They also offer bidets, designer toiletries, and bathrobes. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. In addition to desks and complimentary newspapers, guestrooms offer direct-dial phones with voice mail. Televisions have satellite channels and DVD players. Complimentary bottled water, safes, and windows that open are also provided. Guests may request in-room massages, irons/ironing boards, and extra towels/bedding. Housekeeping is available daily.