Name: Mandarin Oriental Muscat
Address: Muscat, OM
Price range: From $437

Mandarin Oriental Muscat, MuscatMandarin Oriental Muscat in Muscat, Oman has a corrected score of 4.1 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 8 of 62 hotels we score in Muscat. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.4 before correction: Booking.com 4.4, Tripadvisor 4.5. Rooms from about $437 a night (cached, not a live quote).Mandarin Oriental Muscat is a luxury beachside hotel situated in the Shati Al Qurum district on the eastern side of the city. It caters to families and business travellers through its combination of seaside access and professional facilities. The property features five dining venues, a playground, a spa, and a swimming pool with two poolside bars. Accommodations range from standard rooms to large suites that include private dining areas and terraces. While the hotel offers high levels of service and modern interiors, the premium location and extensive amenities come with a starting price of $437 per night.What stands out

Spacious room designs

Attentive service

Multiple dining options

Family friendly facilities

Watch out for

High starting price

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