Situated in 35 acres of luxuriant sub-tropical palm gardens, with the flawless golden sands of the Gulf Coast in front and the majestic Hajjar Mountains as a backdrop, the InterContinental Muscat Hotel perfectly encapsulates everything you expect from Oman, blending state-of-the-art facilities with traditional Arabian hospitality. The scene is set from the start by the stunning atrium-style reception lobby that rises the entire height of the hotel, with galleried landings all the way up to the lofty surrounding windows. Within the lobby is an opulent Arabian-style hospitality tent, the tables on deep red carpets festooned by shimmering gold curtains.
The gardens bloom with fuchsia flowers and native fruits, and at the centre is an azure free-form swimming pool, which merges into the landscape like a natural lagoon. As well as a second pool, the hotel also features six floodlit tennis courts and two air-conditioned squash courts, plus a sauna, steam bath and Jacuzzi. The 900-square-metre Palm Beach Health and Fitness Club offers guests a spa and a host of relaxation options, enabling the hotel to claim the best health club facilities in Oman.
The InterContinental's most popular restaurant is the French-Polynesian Trader Vic's, located next to the lobby entrance, and offering an array of speciality fusion Tahitian and Hawaiian dishes in a South Pacific setting. Guests can also enjoy a variety of exotic cocktails from the famous Mai Tai Bar, while being serenaded by a live band. In the lower lobby is Senor Pico's Restaurant, serving Mexican cuisine in a rustic atmosphere, with live Latino music.
For all-day dining there is the Musandam Cafe and Terrace Restaurant, with indoor and outdoor seating, providing a spectacular buffet menu and weekly theme nights, while the outdoor Tomato Restaurant beside the pool offers Italian salads with seafood, pizzas and pastas, all served with fine wines. Despite its name, the Al Ghazal offers an authentic English pub atmosphere, including darts and pool, and has big-screen television for watching the latest sporting events. In the hotel lobby, the Majlis Al Shams, an open area pastry cafe, serves a range of light meals and snacks, and also sells delicious cakes, pastries and breads to take away.
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All 258 rooms and suites have French windows and a balcony, with panoramic views of pool, mountains or sea. All are equipped with cable and satellite TV, coffee maker, stereo and work desk with lamp.
Measure 37 square metres and connecting rooms are possible. Double or twin beds, private bathroom with bathtub, bathrobe, separate hanging closet. A free morning newspaper is available.
Measure 37 square metres, with double or twin beds, private bathroom with bathtub, bathrobe, separate hanging closet, CD player, and free morning newspaper. Guests in these rooms benefit from a private check-in in separate check-in area on 4th floor, valet service, complimentary continental or buffet breakfast, snacks throughout the day, complimentary cocktail bar and drinks.
Measure 64 square metres. These suites feature a master bedroom with double or twin beds, separate living and dining area and kitchenette. The suites are equipped with microwave oven and conventional oven, mini refrigerator and full refrigerator, silverware, plates, glassware, WiFi Internet access. They are furnished with suite and dining table. The bathroom includes a bidet.
Measure 64 square metres. These suites feature a master bedroom with double or twin beds, separate living and dining area and kitchenette. The suites are equipped with microwave oven and conventional oven, mini refrigerator and full refrigerator with ice maker, silverware, plates, glassware, WiFi Internet access. They are furnished with suite and dining table, working desk with lamp. The bathroom includes a bidet.
Measures 250 square metres. This suite features two bedrooms, one with a double bed and one with twin beds, separate living and dining area and kitchenette. The suite is equipped with microwave oven and conventional oven, mini refrigerator and full refrigerator with ice maker, silverware, plates, glassware, WiFi Internet access. It is furnished with suite and dining table, working desk with lamp, fax machine. The bathroom includes a bidet.
Measure 37 square metres and connecting rooms are possible. Double or twin beds, private bathroom with bathtub, bathrobe, separate hanging closet. A free morning newspaper is available.
Measure 37 square metres, with double or twin beds, private bathroom with bathtub, bathrobe, separate hanging closet, CD player, and free morning newspaper. Guests in these rooms benefit from a private check-in in separate check-in area on 4th floor, valet service, complimentary continental or buffet breakfast, snacks throughout the day, complimentary cocktail bar and drinks.
Measure 64 square metres. These suites feature a master bedroom with double or twin beds, separate living and dining area and kitchenette. The suites are equipped with microwave oven and conventional oven, mini refrigerator and full refrigerator, silverware, plates, glassware, WiFi Internet access. They are furnished with suite and dining table. The bathroom includes a bidet.
Measure 64 square metres. These suites feature a master bedroom with double or twin beds, separate living and dining area and kitchenette. The suites are equipped with microwave oven and conventional oven, mini refrigerator and full refrigerator with ice maker, silverware, plates, glassware, WiFi Internet access. They are furnished with suite and dining table, working desk with lamp. The bathroom includes a bidet.
Measures 250 square metres. This suite features two bedrooms, one with a double bed and one with twin beds, separate living and dining area and kitchenette. The suite is equipped with microwave oven and conventional oven, mini refrigerator and full refrigerator with ice maker, silverware, plates, glassware, WiFi Internet access. It is furnished with suite and dining table, working desk with lamp, fax machine. The bathroom includes a bidet.
