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Mandarin Oriental Muscat

Mandarin Oriental, Muscat

Muscat, Oman

Perched along the pristine coastline, the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Muscat boasts an enviable location which blends urban convenience with seaside tranquility. Nestled in the heart of the city's commercial and diplomatic districts, the hotel offers easy access to Muscat's cultural landmarks, as well as restaurants and the beach.

At the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Muscat, the rooms are thoughtfully designed to provide a luxurious and serene retreat. Each room exudes elegance and comfort, with sophisticated decor that blends contemporary style with subtle Omani touches. Spacious and tastefully furnished, the rooms feature plush bedding, marble bathrooms and modern amenities to ensure a restful and indulgent stay. With stunning views of the Arabian Sea, the bustling city, or the tranquil gardens, each room offers a unique perspective of Muscat.

The hotel boasts five distinct dining venues, each offering a different cuisine, atmosphere and setting. From the elegant Italian flavours at Essenza to the vibrant international dishes at Rawya, there is something to satisfy every taste. The Mandarin Oriental, Muscat is renowned for its legendary service, ensuring a first class stay.

OUR OPINION:

An excellent beachfront location in one of the most exclusive districts, the Mandarin Oriental, Muscat is one of the most luxurious hotels in Muscat. We love the exemplary attention to detail, highly attentive staff and fantastic facilities.

OUR RATING: First Class

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Rooms

The rooms are elegantly designed with modern touches and Omani influences, such as lamps resembling frankincense burners, and a color scheme which reflects the blues of the sea and the yellows of the desert, showcasing intricate details and infinite attention to detail. All the rooms have balconies with sitting areas, offering either sea views or vistas of the twinkling city and Hajar Mountains beyond. The spacious rooms range from 55 square metres to the expansive royal two-bedroom Suite at 312 square metres, with connecting suites available. In-room amenities include a bathtub and separate shower, Nespresso coffee machine, air conditioning, and HD Smart TV. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

Location

Located across the corniche from Qurum Beach, the Mandarin Oriental, Muscat sits in the heart of Shatti al-Qurum, an upmarket residential area near embassies and some of Muscat’s finest private residences. It’s just a two-minute walk to the Royal Opera House and close to the corniche, where you can find local restaurants and bars.

Food and drink

  • Essenza restaurant opens for dinner daily and serves Italian cuisine.
  • Si Breeze is an outdoor restaurant overlooking the sea, opening seasonally and serving Italian cuisine for dinner.
  • For a more casual, poolside dining experience, head to Rawya, the Euro-Asian brasserie which opens daily for breakfast and lunch. The menu is Silk Road inspired.
  • TwoThree58 Club is a buffet and à la carte restaurant only available to club room and suite guests. The restaurant opens all day and has an expansive outdoor terrace which overlooks the sea and pool area.
  • Sawa Lounge is a great spot to meet for drinks or a light afternoon tea in the morning or mid-afternoon.

Tour ideas in Muscat

Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Mandarin Oriental, Muscat as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.

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    Alternative places to stay nearby

    Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.

    Experiences while staying here

    The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.

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      Muscat City Tour

      Muscat City Tour

      Begin at Sultan Qaboos Mosque, completed in 2001, it is an enormous place of worship. With a large men's prayer hall, an adjacent women's prayer hall and further space in the courtyards and passageways, a total of 20,000 worshipers can gather at one time, making this one of the largest mosques in the world.

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