Name: Aloft Muscat
Address: Muscat, OM
Price range: From $73

Aloft Muscat, MuscatAloft Muscat in Muscat, Oman has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 28 of 62 hotels we score in Muscat. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.7, Tripadvisor 4.8, Agoda 3.2. Rooms from about $73 a night (cached, not a live quote).Aloft Muscat is a music-inspired, pet-friendly hotel situated in the Ghala Al Azaiba South area. The property contains 199 soundproofed rooms, each featuring nine-foot ceilings, sofas, and climate control. Guests can access an outdoor swimming pool, a sauna, and a gym, though the fitness centre is quite small. Dining options include three restaurants, a cafe, and a bar, with breakfast providing vegan and vegetarian choices. The hotel suits travellers looking for a high-tech atmosphere with modern interiors and social spaces like the wxyz bar. Free private parking and WiFi are available for all guests.What stands out

Pet friendly accommodation

Multiple on-site dining options

Spacious soundproofed rooms

Outdoor swimming pool

Watch out for

Small gym size

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