Must see hotels in Muscat

Set in a desert oasis on a secluded bay ringed by rugged mountains, this sumptuous hotel was built as a venue for the Gulf Cooperation Council summit in…

An excellent hotel in terms of service and amenities, the affectionately known 'InterCon' is so close to the Opera House you can virtually hear the…

This hotel is pure kitsch. Allegedly designed by a Yemeni prince, the exterior owes much to Disney, while its stained-glass and marble interior is a cross…

So close to the sea, ospreys settle on the garden lamp posts, and yet with the amenities of Al Mouj complex within walking distance, this modern hotel…

Draped over the headland at the end of Qurm Beach, this veteran hotel with its west-facing terrace offers the best views for sundowners. With access to a…

Few hotels in Muscat offer a genuine Omani experience, but this family-owned hotel, opposite the Opera House, is an exception. With Omani receptionists,…

With a hint of kasbah (desert castle) combined with Asian minimalism (including lack of wardrobe space), the Chedi makes the best of its beachside…

Balanced like an eagle's nest overlooking the Corniche, this hotel has an enviable bird's-eye view across Mutrah Harbour and Muscat's famous merchant…

If you can forgive the fact that the exterior is pink, this good-value hotel, close to the airport with pleasant landscaping and views across the…

Perched on top of a hill overlooking the pearly-white suburbs of Muscat, this Arabian-style hotel, with its crenellations and casements, marble lobby and…

Beside Ruwi Bus Station, this budget hotel – with its bright and cheerful lobby, fish bowl, enormous plastic potted orange trees, and large rooms with…

In need of a makeover, this tired old Mutrah stalwart has large rooms, seven with grand views of the harbour. Given its prime location, plumb in the…