Design
Mandarin Oriental, Muscat
“Coastal Omani flagship”
The Chedi Muscat
“Minimalist beachfront estate”
Kempinski Hotel Muscat
“Coastal lantern haven”
W Muscat
“Coastal nightlife playground”
Jumeirah Muscat Bay
“Mountain cove retreat”
Al Husn Hotel Muscat
“Clifftop fortress redoubt”
Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel
“Regal coastal citadel”
Wellness
Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel
“Regal coastal citadel”
The Chedi Muscat
“Minimalist beachfront estate”
JW Marriott Hotel Muscat
“Polished convention address”
Tivoli LA VIE Muscat Hotel & Residences
“Terraced golf resort”
W Muscat
“Coastal nightlife playground”
The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort
“Superyacht coastal refuge”
Mandarin Oriental, Muscat
“Coastal Omani flagship”
The whole area
The Chedi Muscat
“Minimalist beachfront estate”
Mandarin Oriental, Muscat
“Coastal Omani flagship”
Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel
“Regal coastal citadel”
Jumeirah Muscat Bay
“Mountain cove retreat”
Al Husn Hotel Muscat
“Clifftop fortress redoubt”
The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort
“Superyacht coastal refuge”
Kempinski Hotel Muscat
“Coastal lantern haven”
W Muscat
“Coastal nightlife playground”
Quiet Secluded Medalled
The Chedi Muscat
“Minimalist beachfront estate”
Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel
“Regal coastal citadel”
Jumeirah Muscat Bay
“Mountain cove retreat”
Al Husn Hotel Muscat
“Clifftop fortress redoubt”
Editorial mentions
The Chedi Muscat
“Minimalist beachfront estate”
Jumeirah Muscat Bay
“Mountain cove retreat”
Mandarin Oriental, Muscat
“Coastal Omani flagship”
The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort
“Superyacht coastal refuge”
W Muscat
“Coastal nightlife playground”
Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel
“Regal coastal citadel”
Al Husn Hotel Muscat
“Clifftop fortress redoubt”
Kempinski Hotel Muscat
“Coastal lantern haven”
Resort
Jumeirah Muscat Bay
“Mountain cove retreat”
Al Husn Hotel Muscat
“Clifftop fortress redoubt”
Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel
“Regal coastal citadel”
The Chedi Muscat
“Minimalist beachfront estate”
Tivoli LA VIE Muscat Hotel & Residences
“Terraced golf resort”
Kempinski Hotel Muscat
“Coastal lantern haven”
The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort
“Superyacht coastal refuge”
Design Resort
The Chedi Muscat
“Minimalist beachfront estate”
Kempinski Hotel Muscat
“Coastal lantern haven”
Al Husn Hotel Muscat
“Clifftop fortress redoubt”
Jumeirah Muscat Bay
“Mountain cove retreat”
Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel
“Regal coastal citadel”
Wellness Central or lively
JW Marriott Hotel Muscat
“Polished convention address”
W Muscat
“Coastal nightlife playground”
The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort
“Superyacht coastal refuge”
Mandarin Oriental, Muscat
“Coastal Omani flagship”
Wellness Quiet Secluded
Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel
“Regal coastal citadel”
The Chedi Muscat
“Minimalist beachfront estate”
Tivoli LA VIE Muscat Hotel & Residences
“Terraced golf resort”
$$$$ Medalled
The Chedi Muscat
“Minimalist beachfront estate”
Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel
“Regal coastal citadel”
Mandarin Oriental, Muscat
“Coastal Omani flagship”
Al Husn Hotel Muscat
“Clifftop fortress redoubt”
Jumeirah Muscat Bay
“Mountain cove retreat”
The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort
“Superyacht coastal refuge”
Secluded
The Chedi Muscat
“Minimalist beachfront estate”
Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel
“Regal coastal citadel”
Jumeirah Muscat Bay
“Mountain cove retreat”
Al Husn Hotel Muscat
“Clifftop fortress redoubt”
Opened 2024+
Tivoli LA VIE Muscat Hotel & Residences
“Terraced golf resort”
The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort
“Superyacht coastal refuge”
Mandarin Oriental, Muscat
“Coastal Omani flagship”
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Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel50-meter outdoor infinity pool overlooking the Sea of Oman, lagoon pools with direct room access, children's outdoor pool and water play zones, and an indoor relaxation pool in the ladies-only club.WellnessResortDesign$$$$ Al Husn Hotel MuscatClifftop infinity pool overlooking the sea and a 100-meter private sheltered beach cove.ResortDesignLuxe$$$$J
Jumeirah Muscat BayThree outdoor heated swimming pools including adults-only pool, family pool, and shaded kids pool, plus private villa plunge poolsResortDesignLuxe$$$$ JW Marriott Hotel MuscatThree outdoor swimming pools comprising an infinity pool, a lap pool, and a dedicated children's poolWellnessDesignLuxe$$$K
Kempinski Hotel MuscatOcean-facing infinity-edge main pool, adults-only Cascade Pool, shaded children's pool, private beachfront with cabanas, and private suite plunge poolsDesignLuxeResort$$$$M
Mandarin Oriental, Muscat30-metre outdoor infinity pool and dedicated children pool overlooking the Gulf of OmanDesignLuxeWellness$$$$T
The Chedi MuscatThree outdoor pools including the 103m heated and cooled saltwater Long Pool, the waterfront adult-only Chedi Pool, and the family-friendly black-mosaic Serai Pool, plus a 370m private beach.DesignWellnessResort$$$$ The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat ResortTwo outdoor swimming pools including an adults pool and a family pool, top-tier suite private infinity pool and two jacuzzis, and 360-meter private beachfront.LuxeWellnessResort$$$$ Tivoli LA VIE Muscat Hotel & Residences72-meter rooftop infinity pool overlooking the golf course and mountainsWellnessResortDesign$$V
voco Muscat Al Mouj by IHGOutdoor rooftop infinity pool overlooking the Gulf of Oman with an adjoining children pool areaDesignWellnessSocial$$W
W MuscatMain outdoor 1,800-square-meter freeform WET pool and a rooftop infinity pool at Siddharta Lounge.DesignWellnessSocial$$$Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.