The Chedi Muscat

Location. This Muscat, Oman luxury hotel faces its own private stretch of beach along the Gulf of Oman. Seeb International Airport is 6.8 miles (11 kilometers) from the hotel. Qasr Al Alam Royal Palace is about 12 miles (20 kilometers) away.

Hotel Features. The Chedi Muscat, rated one of the 100 best hotels in the world by Condé Nast in 2012, features 3 outdoor pools. The Chedi Pool Cabana, right by the private beach, is exclusively reserved for adults only. The black-tiled Serai Pool Cabana, located in front of the Serai Wing, is reserved for families with children, and the the Long Pool Cabana, in front of the 1,500-square-metre health and spa complex is reserved for adults only. Other onsite amenities include a sauna, steam room, beach yoga and pilates, tennis, and complimentary use of the beach cabanas. The Spa at the Chedi Muscat has 7 treatment rooms, including 2 spa suites with sunken terrazzo baths.

The hotel's signature restaurant showcases Arabic, Mediterranean, Indian, and Asian cuisine, complemented by views of the gardens and sea. A seasonal beachfront restaurant features fresh seafood. 24-hour room service is available.

Other highlights include a fitness center, and roundtrip airport transportation (24-hour advance notice required). A business center with a computer station is available for guest use. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet is available in public areas. Wedding and event services can be arranged. Onsite secure and valet parking is provided.

Guestrooms. Spacious guestrooms and suites include satellite TV, DVD players, and luxury bedding. WiFi is complimentary. In-room safes and espresso makers are provided. Complimentary minibars are stocked once each day with water, soft drinks, and beer. Bathrooms feature rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer bath products. Most rooms have views of the gardens, the Gulf, or the mountains.