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5 Best Hotels in Muscat

Who doesn’t love staying at some of the best hotels during a vacation? Similarly, I enjoy and am a sucker of exquisite stay and accommodations. I stayed at some of the lovely hotels in Muscat during my travel in Oman. And in this post, I would like list down the 5 Best Hotels in Muscat that you can stay in during your travels.

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5 Best Hotels in Muscat

  • During Ramzan, it is prohibited to eat and drink in public.
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Grand Millennium

Location: Al-Ghubra | Guest Rating of 8.2/10 on Booking.com

Located in Al-Ghubra and part of the Grand Mall, Grand Millennium is a 5 star hotel with modern and luxurious suites and rooms. The hotel is a luxurious accommodation with rich and cultural heritage history.

Best for: Solo female travelers, Married couples
How to get to the hotel? The hotel is around 25 kilometres from Muscat International Airport and around 5 kilometres from city centre. The best way to get to the hotel is by hiring a taxi.
Grand Millennium Muscat
Lobby – Grand Millennium

Room types and booking

With more than 325 rooms and suites, Grand Millennium has 13 types of rooms/suites. Each room or suite comes with a flat screen television, music system, mini bar, tea/coffee maker, ironing facilities, and deposit box.

The hotel has many amenities such as roof top swimming pool, free Wi-Fi connectivity throughout the hotel, fitness and spa wellness centres, and in-house restaurants.

Click here to check prices on Booking.com

Room typeFacilities
Classic King RoomKing size bed
Spacious work desk
Landmark/city view
Sofa
Classic Twin Room2 Single beds
Spacious work desk
Landmark/city view
Sofa
Club King RoomKing size bed
Spacious work desk
Landmark/city view
Sofa
Breakfast and lounge access
Club Twin Room2 Single beds
Spacious work desk
Landmark/city view
Sofa
Breakfast and lounge access
Executive SuitePrivate Suite
King size bed
Spacious work desk
Landmark/city view
Sofa
Breakfast and lounge access
Royal SuitePrivate Suite
2 Bed Rooms with King size beds
Spacious work desk
Landmark/city view
Sofa
Breakfast and lounge access
StudioKing size bed
Spacious work desk
Landmark/city view
Sofa
Fully equipped kitchen (fridge, microwave, stovetop, kitchenware, dishwasher and washing machine)
One-Bedroom ApartmentOne bedroom with King size bed
Living space
Spacious work desk
Landmark/city view
Fully equipped kitchen (fridge, microwave, stovetop, kitchenware, dishwasher and washing machine)
Two-Bedroom ApartmentTwo bedrooms with King size bed and 2 Single beds
Living space
Spacious work desk
Landmark/city view
Fully equipped kitchen (fridge, microwave, stovetop, kitchenware, dishwasher and washing machine)
Three-Bedroom ApartmentThree bedrooms with King size bed and other two rooms each with 2 Single beds
Living space
Spacious work desk
Landmark/city view
Fully equipped kitchen (fridge, microwave, stovetop, kitchenware, dishwasher and washing machine)
Three-Bedroom Apartment with Private PoolThree bedrooms with King size bed and other two rooms each with 2 Single beds
Living space
Spacious work desk
Landmark/city view
Fully equipped kitchen (fridge, microwave, stovetop, kitchenware, dishwasher and washing machine)
Private Pool
Four-Bedroom Duplex ApartmentFour bedrooms with three rooms each with King size bed and one room with 2 Single beds
Living space
Spacious work desk
Landmark/city view
Fully equipped kitchen (fridge, microwave, stovetop, kitchenware, dishwasher and washing machine)
Four-Bedroom Apartment with Private PoolFour bedrooms with three rooms each with King size bed and one room with 2 Single beds
Living space
Spacious work desk
Landmark/city view
Fully equipped kitchen (fridge, microwave, stovetop, kitchenware, dishwasher and washing machine)
Private Pool
Room Types – Grand Millennium

Royal Tulip Muscat

Location: Al-Ghubra; Off the Sultan Qaboos Highway | Guest Rating of 8.9/10 on Booking.com

Located close to Oman Avenues Mall, Royal Tulip Muscat is a 4 star hotel that has spacious rooms and provides all the luxury amenities. It is very close to the shopping centres and each room has great views of the city and the mountains.

Best for: Married couples, solo female travelers
How to get to the hotel? The hotel is around 14 kilometres from Muscat International Airport and is around 3.5 kilometres from the city centre. It is best to hire a cab when traveling in Muscat as it is easier and convenient to travel between the places.

Room types and booking

With more than 250 luxury rooms, Royal Tulip Muscat overlooks the city and the mountains surrounding the area. Each room is provided with sauna, a hot tub, working desk, flat screen television, and a safety box.

The hotel has many amenities such as an outdoor swimming pool, airport shuttle (with extra charges), free Wi-Fi, fitness centre and an in-house restaurant.

Click here to check prices on Booking.com

Room typeFacilities
Executive SuitePrivate Suite
Extra large double bed
Sea/Mountain/City view
Sofa
Tea/Coffee maker
Deluxe SuitePrivate Suite
Extra large double bed
Seating area
Sea/Mountain/City view
Sofa
Tea/Coffee maker
Presidential SuitePrivate Suite
Extra large double bed
Spacious and large room
Seating area
Sea/Mountain/City view
Sofa
Tea/Coffee maker
Superior Single RoomSingle bed
Mountain/City view
Tea/Coffee maker
Superior King RoomKing bed
Mountain/City view
Tea/Coffee maker
Superior Twin Room2 Single beds
Mountain/City view
Tea/Coffee maker
Deluxe King RoomKing bed
Spacious room
Mountain/City view
Tea/Coffee maker
Room Type – Royal Tulip Muscat

Ramada Encore by Wyndham Muscat

Location: Al-Ghubra | Guest Rating of 8.9/10 on Booking.com

Ramada Encore by Wyndham is a 4 star hotel with standards of 5 star. It is located close to many shopping centres and is an ideal place to enjoy luxury at affordable prices.

Best for: Married couples, solo female travelers
How to get to the hotel? The hotel is around 14 kilometres from Muscat International Airport and is around 3.5 kilometres from the city centre. The best way to get to the hotel is by taking a taxi.
Hotel Ramada Encore Muscat by Wyndham, a 4 Star Hotel in Muscat
Lobby – Ramada Encore Muscat

Room types and booking

With more than 160 rooms/suites, the hotel has 6 types of rooms which are aesthetically pleasing and spacious rooms. Each room comes with a flat screen television, tea/coffee maker, minibar, and free Wi-Fi.

The hotel also has an outdoor and rooftop swimming pool, fitness, wellness and spa centres.

Click here to check prices on Booking.com

Room typeFacilities
King RoomKing bed
Bathroom with bath tub
Safety box
Towels and Linen
King Room with Mobility AccessKing bed
Mobility Access
Bathroom with bath tub
Safety box
Towels and Linen
Deluxe King RoomKing bed
Bathroom with bath tub
Safety box
Towels and Linen
Mountain/City View
Deluxe Twin Room2 Single beds
Bathroom with bath tub
Safety box
Towels and Linen
Mountain/City View
Executive King SuitePrivate Suite
King bed
Bathroom with bath tub
Safety box
Towels and Linen
Mountain/City View
Premium King SuitePrivate and Premium Suite
King bed
Bathroom with bath tub
Safety box
Towels and Linen
Mountain/City View
Room Type – Ramada Encore Muscat

Park Inn by Radisson Muscat

Location: Al-Ghubrah | Guest Rating of 7.7/10 on Booking.com

Close to three shopping centresin Al-Ghubrah, Park Inn by Radisson Muscat is a 4 star property that is very close to the Al-Ghubrah beach.

Best for: Married couples, solo female travelers
How to get to the hotel? The hotel is around 16 kilometres from Muscat International Airport and is around 5 kilometres from city centre. The best way is to hire a taxi.

Room types and booking

With 175 rooms and suites, Park Inn by Radisson Muscat has very large, bright and colourful rooms. Each room has television, tea/coffee maker, minibar, and free Wi-Fi.

The hotel has an in-house restaurant that serves Middle Eastern, International and Asian cuisines, fitness and wellness centres, swimming pool and a night club.

Click here to check prices on Booking.com

Room typeFacilities
Standard RoomCourtyard view
1 Double bed or 2 Single beds
Work desk
Fireplace
Sofa
Standard Room with City ViewCity view
1 Double bed or 2 Single beds
Work desk
Fireplace
Sofa
Superior RoomCity view
1 King bed or 2 Single beds
Work desk
Fireplace
Sofa
SuiteCity view
1 King bed
Suite
Work desk
Fireplace
Sofa
Executive SuiteCity view
1 King bed
Suite
Work desk
Fireplace
Sofa
Room Type – Park Inn by Radisson Muscat

Al Murooj Grand Hotel

Location: Al-Ghubrah | Guest Rating of 8.4/10 on Booking.com

Best for: Married couples, solo female travelers
How to get to the hotel? The hotel is around 15 kilometres from Muscat International Airport and is around 4 kilometres from the city centre. Again, the best way to travel in Muscat is to hire a taxi.

Room types and booking

With more than 125 rooms including suites, Al Murooj Grand Hotel has excellent and well designed rooms. There are 16 suites that is available for guests. Each room consists of television, minibar, sofa, tea/coffee maker, and free Wi-Fi.

The hotel has an outdoor and rooftop swimming pool, in-house restaurant, on-site gym, and Jacuzzi.

Click here to check prices on Booking.com

Room typeFacilities
Premium Twin Room2 Single beds
Work desk
Premium Double RoomKing bed
Work desk
Premium Twin with Double Beds Room2 Single extra large beds
Work desk
Deluxe Twin Room2 Single beds
Bigger room
Work desk
Deluxe Double RoomKing bed
Bigger room
Work desk
Deluxe Twin with Double Beds Room2 Single extra large beds
Bigger room
Work desk
Twin Room with Balcony2 Single beds
Balcony
Work desk
Deluxe Double Room with BalconyKing bed
Balcony
Work desk
Executive SuiteKing bed
Sofa bed
Balcony
Al Murooj SuiteKing bed
Sofa bed
Balcony
Work desk
Room Type – Al Murooj Grand Hotel

Closing Notes

Muscat is a lovely city that welcomes all travelers and tourists. In this post are the top 5 best hotels in the city. Each one of these are great options and provides the luxury with comfort.

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