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”
$$$$ Medalled
The Chedi Muscat
“Minimalist beachfront estate”
Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel
“Regal coastal citadel”
Mandarin Oriental, Muscat
“Coastal Omani flagship”
Al Husn Hotel Muscat
“Clifftop fortress redoubt”
Jumeirah Muscat Bay
“Mountain cove retreat”
The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort
“Superyacht coastal refuge”
Secluded
The Chedi Muscat
“Minimalist beachfront estate”
Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel
“Regal coastal citadel”
Jumeirah Muscat Bay
“Mountain cove retreat”
Al Husn Hotel Muscat
“Clifftop fortress redoubt”
Opened 2024+
Tivoli LA VIE Muscat Hotel & Residences
“Terraced golf resort”
The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort
“Superyacht coastal refuge”
Mandarin Oriental, Muscat
“Coastal Omani flagship”
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Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton HotelA three-level fort-inspired spa housing six hammams, infrared saunas, and a private ladies-only beach club.WellnessResortDesign$$$$ Al Husn Hotel MuscatClifftop fortress redoubtResortDesignLuxe$$$$J
Jumeirah Muscat BayMountain cove retreatResortDesignLuxe$$$$ JW Marriott Hotel MuscatThree outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor sports court, and Technogym Skill series cardio equipment.WellnessDesignLuxe$$$K
Kempinski Hotel MuscatCoastal lantern havenDesignLuxeResort$$$$M
Mandarin Oriental, MuscatA traditional mosaic-tiled hammam pairs with signature Gulf rose quartz rituals and a 30-metre outdoor infinity pool.DesignLuxeWellness$$$$T
The Chedi MuscatThirteen private spa suites provide Balinese bodywork beside segregated hydrotherapy saunas and steam rooms.DesignWellnessResort$$$$ The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat ResortThe Guerlain Spa delivers traditional hammam rituals, couples steam suites, and custom quartz-bed wellness therapies.LuxeWellnessResort$$$$ Tivoli LA VIE Muscat Hotel & ResidencesA 72-meter rooftop pool and an Anantara Spa with Moroccan hammam rituals.WellnessResortDesign$$V
voco Muscat Al Mouj by IHGWaterfront marina hotelDesignWellnessSocial$$W
W MuscatStargazing-themed AWAY Spa featuring ten treatment rooms and a hammam, paired with an expansive 1,800-square-meter beachfront pool.DesignWellnessSocial$$$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.