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Situated in 35 acres of luscious palm gardens between the imposing Hajjar Mountains and the pale sand of the Gulf coast, it offers a range of stunning views on each side. It is a 'resort within the city'.
Location
The hotel is just 15 minutes from Seeb International Airport and close to the city's main commercial district and situated in the prime residential, government and diplomatic quarter.
Accommodation
All rooms are equipped with a full range of amenities, including individually controlled air-conditioning, direct dial telephone with voice mail, electronic safe, mini-bar and hairdryer. All of the 258 guest rooms and suites offer views of the ocean, the gardens or the mountains from the balcony and are superbly appointed with everything the business or leisure traveller requires, from hi-speed Internet connection to satellite TV and free morning newspaper delivered to room.
Some rooms also offer:
- Connecting rooms
- Iron with ironing board
- Rollaway Bed / Cot
- Crib upon request
Room categories:
Standard Mountain or Seaview room
Either a panoramic view over the swimming pools and the beach or overlooking the Hajjar Mountains with king or twin bed/s.
Executive Club
The InterContinental Club Floor offers you the ultimate in luxury and comfort. You can expect a private check-in, welcome drinks, and a complimentary breakfast in the Club Lounge. Enjoy tea, coffee and soft drinks throughout the day, plus cocktails and canapes in the early evening hours. You will also have complimentary use of the internet and the fitness centre.
Club rooms have either a mountain or seaview and feature a CD and DVD player.
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Restaurants and Bars
Trader Vic's
Exotic variety of cocktails, including the world famous 'Mai Tai' and a wide array of culinary delights including Hawaiian, Tahitian and Polynesian in a south pacific setting.
Señor Pico
Bringing alive the colours, moods and excitement of rustic Mexico with its fascinating ambience and latino music. Traditional dishes, such as fajitas, carnitas, enchiladas are available together with freshly shaken margaritas and other classic refreshments.
Musandam Café & Terrace Restaurant
Offering choice and quality, the restaurant's breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets offer a vast selection of hot and cold dishes.
Tomato
This open-air restaurant serves Italian and Mediterranean delicacies and cool refreshments.
Al Ghazal Pub
This typical British pub is the most popular in town, serving traditional and award-winning food and tantalising snacks. Live music every night except on Monday's Quiz night.
Majlis Al Shams
The delightful open-plan seating area epitomises traditional Arabic hospitality with its Arabian tent and ethnic décor. The Majlis offers a range of tea, coffee, snacks, pastries, light meals and beverages.
Health, fitness and sports facilities
Please note that some of these facilities may attract a charge:
Palm Beach Club
Muscat's most popular fitness club features a lap-pool, resort-style single depth pool and children's pool, six flood-lit tennis courts, two air-conditioned squash courts, a 900 sqm health club, featuring a hi-tech, fully air-conditioned fitness centre, a separate ladies and gents jacuzzi, sauna, steam-bath and plunge pool. Outdoor facilities include a football pitch, volleyball court and access to the beach.
The Beach
The gardens lead directly onto miles of sandy beach, bordered by clear, sapphire-blue ocean, perfect for a sunset stroll. Water sport fans will be in their element here. The hotel can arrange jet-skiing, windsurfing, fishing, sailing, water-skiing and scuba-diving in co-operation with local partners at off-site locations.
Other facilities
- Business Centre
- Babysitting by prior arrangement
- Laundry and dry cleaning facilities
Shopping
Various shops are located in the hotel, including a bank, travel agent and car rental, gifts, carpets, jewellers and a duty free shop. A small shopping complex is located in the immediate neighbourhood. The main shopping area is only 10 minutes away from the hotel.
Pashminas
This is the best place to buy the highest quality of pure pashmina silk shawls in Oman.
Holiday prices
Prices are per person based on 2 adults sharing a Standard room with partial mountain or garden view on bed and breakfast basis inclusive of British Airways flights from London Heathrow, resort transfers, accommodation and airport taxes.
| No. of nights | 5 | 7 | 10 | 14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low season 16 Jun 08 - 15 Sep 08 |
from £835 | from £975 | from £1189 | from £1459 |
| High season 01 Jan 08 - 15 Jun 08 16 Sep 08 - 31 Oct 08 |
from £929 | from £1125 | from £1369 | from £1699 |
| Peak season 15 Mar 08 - 20 Mar 08 25 Dec 08 - 05 Jan 09 |
from £1045 | from £1225 | from £1489 | from £1849 |
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Further notes
One child aged 12 or younger may stay free of charge when sharing their parents' room.
