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Hotels in Muscat |
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Muscat is the capital city of Oman. It is divided into three separate regions called the old town, Muttrah and Ruwi. The town is demarcated on its boundary by gated walls, enclosing the port area, the sultan’s palace and the harbor. Ruwi is the modern business center while Muttrah is better known for its excellent marketplace. Most of the hotels in Muscat are built in these two zones. While staying in hotels in Muscat you can visit interesting places like the Jalai, Mirani and Muttrah forts surrounding central Muscat, Oman Museum, Old Muttrah Souk, Marina Bandar Al Rowdha, Al Araimi Center and Khamis Plaza.
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Hotels in Muscat can be categorized in many sectors, each of them catering to its own market niche. There are 5 star hotels, 4 star hotels, 3 star hotels and budget hotels to choose from. Hotels in Muscat located near the beach and waterfront with a good view will give you the best enjoyment while visiting the city. The Grand Hyatt Hotel Muscat and the The Chedi Hotel & Spa Muscat are examples of the top most hotels in Muscat. They are the 5 star hotels located on the beach giving a splendid view of the waterfront. The Grand Hyatt Hotel Muscat has 280 rooms and is located on the sandy beach of Shatti Al Qurm while the The Chedi Hotel & Spa Muscat is smaller with 151 rooms on located on the Boushar Beachfront. The amenities and facilities are up to the international standards and you can be assured of quality of service. The rates for theses hotels would be more than USD 420.
Some of the 4 star hotels in Muscat include Golden Tulip Hotel Seeb Muscat, Majan Continental Hotel Muscat, Al Falaj Hotel Muscat and Sheraton Qurum Beach Resort Muscat. Most of these hotels are located near or within the city. The Golden Tulip Hotel Seeb Muscat hotel is located just 2 kilometers from the Seeb International Airport and is adjacent to the Oman International Exhibition Centre. Prices are reasonably set at USD 100 to USD 200 depending on the rooms and extra services required as needed. Three star hotels include the Ramee Guestline Hotel Muscat and the Ruwi Hotel Muscat. The Ramee Guestline Hotel Muscat is located near the beach, Qurum Natural Park and Royal Oman Police headquarters. These hotels will cost around USD 100 to USD 135. There are also budget hotels in Muscat which are relatively less well known but they are in plentiful and a little searching is required to get a decent deal.
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