Luxury Hotels in Muscat

Luxury Hotels in Muscat
Known for its beautiful mountain scenery complemented by the blue waters of the Gulf of Oman, Oman's luxurious capital city couples Arabian hospitality with chic, modern living. With the sea and mountains comes ample opportunities for snorkeling, SCUBA diving, hiking and mountain climbing. For the outdoors lover with a penchant for luxury, Muscat is also known for its five-star hotels.

Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa

The five-star Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa puts guests directly on the Al Jissah Bay, surrounded by desert and mountains. Three seperate luxury hotels comprise the resort. Every room is furnished in modern-Arab style with artwork by major Arabian artists adorning the walls. Amenities include complimentary Internet access, cable television, mini-bar, and a balcony or patio. Hotel guests can participate in arranged and guided excursions, such as kayaking, snorkeling, whale and dolphin watching and turtle nesting. The resort has a spa, three pools, a lazy river and private beaches.

Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa
P.O. Box 644
Muscat, Oman 100
+968 2477 6666

Al Bustan Palace Muscat

Covering more than 200 acres, with mountains in the background and the Gulf of Oman in the foreground, the Al Bustan Palace Muscat features a private beach and lush gardens in the heart of the desert. Luxury guest rooms are decorated in an Art Deco/Arab fusion and come fully equipped with high-speed Internet access, coffee and tea maker, free newspapers and cable television. The hotel's fitness center features workout equipment, a steam room and sauna. The pool overlooks the sea.

Al Bustan Palace Muscat
P.O. BOX 1998
Muscat, Oman 114
+968-24799666

Grand Hyatt Muscat

Guests are just steps from the Shatti Al Qurm beach and the Gulf of Oman's sparkling waters, when staying at the Grand Hyatt Muscat. Every guest room comes furnished in style traditional to Oman with a large TV and satellite channels, Internet access, mini-bar and balcony. The hotel's swimming pool features a lazy river, and there is a fitness center, children's pool and a championship golf course on the property. The hotel staff arranges outdoor adventure excursions upon request.

Grand Hyatt Muscat
Shatti Al Qurm
P.O. Box 951,
Muscat, Oman 133
+968 24 64 1234

Article Written By Patrick M. Lind

Patrick M. Lind has been freelance writing since 2007 and has worked as an editor and journalist for ChicagoSporting.com. He received a Master of Arts in history from the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands and has traveled extensively throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and Middle East.

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