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InterContinental Muscat
Muscat, Oman · InterContinental · High Luxury
InterContinental Muscat opened in November 1977 in Shatti Al Qurum as one of Oman's first international hotels, and it stayed low-rise, with gardens running down to the Gulf of Oman and 270 rooms in buildings that never climbed. A refurbishment finished in January 2021. The Al Bustan Palace, Oman's other great hotel, followed in 1985. World Travel Awards named it Oman's Leading City Hotel for 2025.
- 270 rooms
- Opened 1977
- Neighborhood: Shatti Al Qurum
- Rooms from 409 sq ft (38 m²)
About InterContinental Muscat
- The InterContinental Muscat opened in November 1977 in Shatti Al Qurum as one of Oman's first international hotels.
- The garden-set, low-rise property overlooks the Gulf of Oman.
- A refurbishment completed in January 2021 updated the 270-room property.
- World Travel Awards named it Oman's Leading City Hotel for 2025.
- Entry-level rooms start at 409 sq ft (38 m²).
History
The InterContinental Muscat is one of Oman's original international hotels, opening in November 1977 in the Shatti Al Qurum area of the capital. Long a landmark of Muscat hospitality, the low-rise, garden-set property overlooks the Gulf of Oman and is distinct from the later Al Bustan Palace (1985).
The hotel has 270 rooms and underwent a refurbishment completed in January 2021, retaining its position as a well-established InterContinental address in the city.
The setting
12 km from Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
Restaurants and bars
- Musandam at InterContinental Muscat — Restaurant
- Trader Vic's at InterContinental Muscat — Restaurant · Polynesian
- Tomato Restaurant at InterContinental Muscat — Restaurant · Italian
- Restaurante Turco Hotel Intercontinental — Restaurant
Awards
- Oman's Leading City Hotel 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
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