Name: Wh W Muscat
Address: Muscat, OM
Price range: From $229

Wh W Muscat, MuscatWh W Muscat in Muscat, Oman has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 15 of 62 hotels we score in Muscat. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction: Booking.com 4.1, Tripadvisor 4.5. Rooms from about $229 a night (cached, not a live quote).W Muscat is a beachfront hotel situated in the Shatti Al Qurum area, close to the Royal Opera House. The property contains 279 air-conditioned rooms and suites that combine contemporary design with local Omani heritage. Guests have access to two outdoor swimming pools with complimentary cabanas and poolside bars. Dining options include CHAR, Ba Ban, and Siddharta Lounge by the Beach. The hotel also provides a full-service spa, a gym, and valet parking. It suits travellers looking for a modern atmosphere with direct beach access. While the design is contemporary, the hotel can become noisy during the weekends.What stands out

Direct beach access

Multiple on-site restaurants

Two outdoor swimming pools

Full-service spa

Watch out for

Can be noisy on weekends

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