Name: Intercontinental Muscat
Address: Muscat, OM
Price range: From $268

Intercontinental Muscat, MuscatIntercontinental Muscat in Muscat, Oman has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 44 of 62 hotels we score in Muscat. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.6 before correction. Rooms from about $268 a night (cached, not a live quote).InterContinental Muscat is a five-star urban resort situated on the beachfront in the Shati Al Qurum area. The eight-story property contains 258 rooms and sits within twenty acres of gardens overlooking the Hajar Mountains. It provides direct access to the beach and features several outdoor swimming pools, a spa, and a gym. This hotel suits business travellers and families due to its proximity to the diplomatic quarter and its various leisure facilities. While the rooms are clean and the staff are highly rated, some parts of the hotel require refurbishment. On-site amenities include a business centre, a golf course, and multiple dining options.What stands out

Direct beach access

Large garden grounds

Helpful staff members

Multiple outdoor pools

Watch out for

Needs some refurbishment

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