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All Countries > Oman > Muscat > InterContinental MUSCAT

InterContinental MUSCAT
P.O. Box 398,Al Kharjiya Street, Al Shati Area
Muscat, 114
Nightly Rates (197.40 - 380.95)   4 Star

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Property Description
Set on 35 acres of lush palm gardens between the Hajjar Mountains and the sands of the Gulf Coast, this five-star resort is located in the heart of the city's residential, government and diplomatic quarter. The hotel's Palm Beach Club offers two floodlit tennis courts, a 25-metre olympic size pool, a leisure pool, a fully equipped gym, sauna, Jacuzzi and easy access to the beach. Local sites of interest include the Grand Mosque and Amouage Perfume Factory.

InterContinental MUSCAT


Amenities
  • Accessible facilities

  • Air conditioning individually controlled in room

  • Airline desk

  • Baby sitting

  • Bathrobe

  • Bathtub

  • Beachfront

  • Beauty shop/salon

  • Bell staff/porter

  • Car rental desk

  • Cocktail lounge

  • Coffee/Tea maker

  • Color television

  • Complimentary newspaper in lobby

  • Concierge desk

  • Converters/ Voltage adaptors

  • Cribs

  • Currency exchange

  • Desk with lamp

  • Direct dial telephone

  • Dry cleaning

  • Electrical adaptors available

  • Free newspaper

  • Free parking

  • Gift/News stand

  • Golf

  • Grocery shopping service available

  • Hairdryer

  • High speed internet connection

  • Housekeeping - daily

  • Housekeeping - weekly

  • Interior corridors

  • Internet access

  • Ironing board

  • Ironing board

  • Limousine service

  • Lounges/bars

  • Meeting rooms

  • Minibar

  • On-Site parking

  • Outdoor pool

  • Parking

  • Private bathroom

  • Public area air conditioned

  • Restaurant

  • Rollaway bed

  • Room service

  • Safe

  • Safe deposit box

  • Satellite television

  • Separate line billing for multi-line phone

  • Shops and commercial services

  • Spare electrical outlet available at desk

  • Stereo

  • Storage space

  • Sundry/Convenience store

  • Technical concierge

  • Tennis court

  • Tour/sightseeing desk

  • Transportation services - local area

  • Travel agency

  • Two-line phone

  • Valet parking

  • Valet same day dry cleaning

  • Voice mail

  • Weight scale

  • Wireless internet connection

  • Wireless internet connection in public areas


  • Room Information
    Connecting rooms, Separate closet, Sofa bed
    Buffet breakfast, Meal included - continental breakfast, Turn down service, Connecting rooms, CD player, DVD player
    Buffet breakfast, Meal included - continental breakfast, Kitchenette, Microwave, Mini-refrigerator, Refrigerator, Refrigerator with ice maker, Oven, Stove, Cups/glassware, Silverware/utensils, Trouser/Pant press, Bidet

    Miscellaneous Information
  • Omani Rial is the native currency. 

  • Check in time is 3:00 PM 

  • Check out time is 12:00 PM 

  • Time Zone is  GMT 

  • Opened in  1977 

  • 258  rooms. 

  • 10  suites. 

  • 6  floors. 


  • Restaurant Information
    Turkish House  The Turkish house is such a popular mainstay on the Muscat Dining scene. The Menu mainly consists of generic grilled Mediterranean dishes, cold Mediterranean starters, salads, grilled dishes, fish dishes, and fresh juices are the main highlights and they Golden Oryx  The restaurant is one of the oldest in Muscat. This is cosy and welcoming spot that encourages lingering over its decent, if not spectacular, Chinese and Thai food and Mongolian Barbecue. The food enjoys a good reputation with the local community. The res Mumtaz Mahal  Mumtaz Mahal is considered to be the finest Indian Restaurant in Muscat. Located behind the Qurum Natural Park on a hill top, the restaurant overlooks the city. The restaurant serves its customer with various tasty and mouthwatering Indian cuisine Kargeen Caffe  Enjoy the flavors of the Middle East in one of the three Kargeen Cafes. Their signature restaurant is located in Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos, it is an outdoor location in a garden, 'Kargeen' is an old Omani word 'Little Wooden Cottage', and this is reflected Bin Ateeq  Bin Ateeq serves traditional Omani food such as Biryani, Kabsa, Thareed and Qabooli. This is one of the few Omani restaurants in town and dining is an experience, there are no tables or chairs, guests sit on the Cushions in a private room. Eating with the Woodlands  This is the only Indian restaurant that specializes in Chettinad cuisine, which comes from southern Tamil Nadu and features ingredients such as kalpasi and the star flower. There best dishes are the chicken biryani and prawn curry. The restaurant is close Tarboosh  Uptown  This multi cuisine restaurant serves Indian, Continental and Chinese dishes. It recommends sizzlers and tikka masala. The restaurant is closed from 1500 Hours to 1730 Hours from Saturday to Thursday. On Fridays it opens from 1400 Hours to 2359 Hours. Seblat Al Bustan  This restaurant will give you an authentic Omani experience. The restaurant serves a mix of Omani and Arabic food in an authentic Bedouin village under the stars with music, dance and handicrafts. The opening of the restaurant is seasonal. Al Ghazal Pub  Experience the original English pub atmosphere with all its traditional, freshly made fare. Enjoy a game of darts or pool, or sit back and watch the latest sporting events on our big screens. Majlis Al Shams  This open area pastry cafe serves a range of light meals, snacks, coffee, tea and beverages, and is ideal for business meetings or social gatherings. It also offers a variety of enticing pastries, cakes and breads to take away. Trader Vic's  Trader Vic s is a French Polynesian restaurant with South Sea d cor and its famous Mai Tai bar. Choose from a wide variety of specialty fusion dishes and exotic cocktails while being serenaded by the band. Musandam Cafe and Terrace Restaurant  From an informal coffee break and themed nights, to spectacular buffets and an a la carte menu, Musandam is popular for its breakfast, lunch and dinner offerings. Seating is available both indoors and outside on the terrace, seasonally. Tomato  This outdoor restaurant has a splendid view of the poolside and gardens. Tomato is perfect for alfresco dining during lunch or dinner. It offers a delectable variety of healthy snacks and fresh juices, plus an array of Italian and Mediterranean salads, se

    Meeting Facility
  • Le Caprice
  •   Lower Ground floor level, Omani style decoration

  • Jabrin Ballroom
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  • Sohar
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  • Ocean View
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  • Bahla
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  • Nizwa
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    Recreation Information
    Fitness center on-site
    Outdoor pool
    Children's program

  • Muttrah Souk

  • The souk is the main location for tourists to shop for their souvenirs. The main entrance is on the Mutrah Corniche. The souk offers something for everybody from Omani silver to Omani pots and paintings, leatherwork, local dresses for men and women and in
  • Fish Market

  • The fish market is very busy in the early morning; you can witness the boats unloading right next to the market and binging wheel barrel after wheel barrel of fresh fish into the market. There are plenty of fish on offer, namely tuna, hammour, kingfish, s
  • Oman Heritage Gallery

  • The Oman Heritage Gallery is a shop that sells genuine craft items and has been established to keep the local handicrafts alive. You will be able to find out where the different items have been made and how long it took to make them. The goods are a littl
  • Wadi Kabir

  • This is a huge market held every Friday. You can get everything from fruit and vegetables, household goods and appliances - you can even buy a car. The best time to visit is in the afternoon after Al Aser prayer. Make sure to have a shawarma at one of the
  • Muscat City Centre

  • This is the biggest shopping mall in Muscat and offers bookshops, fashion and shoe stores, jewellery and also some special items such as Omani Halwa and local handicrafts. The main store in City Centre is Carrefour, which is the one stop shop for everythi
  • SABCO Commercial Centre

  • This was one of the first shopping malls in Muscat. It has it's own little souk with local handicrafts, Omani silver and souvenirs, making it a competition to the further away Mutrah Souk. It also houses a newly designed boutique of AMOUAGE, where you wil
  • Nizwa Souk

  • Go early in the morning on Fridays to experience a real souk at its busiest. The whole village is an attractive place to wander around. Good place to buy silver, jewellery, presents and souvenirs. The most popular item is the khanjar. If you get there ver
  • Omani Halwa Shop

  • Don't leave the country without some Omani halwa, a delicious nougat-like sweet. It makes a very good present for children. The main ingredients which go into the making of halwa are: starch, eggs, sugar, water, ghee, saffron, cardamom, nuts and rose wate
  • Ruwi Souk Street

  • It is better known as high street. There are a range of different shops ranging from gold to textiles, appliances, watches and electronics. The Ruwi souk street is also home to some very good tailors. Shops are usually closed from 01:00 to 04:30pm.
  • Bahla Pottery

  • Bahla is a good source of high quality clay, so it is a great place to find handcrafted plates, bowels, cups and vases. You can watch some of the locals make your pot right in front of your eyes. There are many skilled potters in the Bahla area, however o
  • Seeb Souk

  • Friday is the best day, but it means a very early start as it is best to be there before prayers. It is a rural souk with a lot of clothing and local handicrafts. The souk is closed from 01:00pm to 04:30pm.
  • Al Wadi Commercial Centre

  • The Al Wadi Commercial Centre is home to several Oriental carpet stores. The seller will roll out numerous carpets, please make sure that you do not feel obliged to buy. If you have decided to buy a carpet ensure that you bargain. Shops will be closed bet
  • Fruit & Vegetable Market

  • The biggest fruit and vegetable market in Oman offers a wide variety of local products at a reasonable price.
  • Oman International Convention Centre

  • MUSCAT

  • Muscat International Airport

  • Al Maha Golf Club

  • Address Al Maha Golf Club - Oman Telephone +968 24522177 Holes 18 holes, brown Yardage Men: 6,695 yards / Women: 5,620 yards Par 72 Green Fees Facilities :Lessons available
  • Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque

  • The mosque is one of the largest in the Middle East with a vast collection of carpets and crystal chandeliers. Both men and women should wear conservative clothing, women should be covered up, including their hair. Children under 10 are not permitted.
  • Al Alam Palace

  • Unfortunately the Sultan's Palace can only be seen from outside. Nevertheless its gold and blue columns wrapped in wrought iron are impressive, as is the overall shape and silhouette. The palace and the harbor are protected by twin Portuguese forts.
  • Dolphin watching

  • Enjoy a trip out to sea and enhance your knowledge of natures most fascinating marine mammals. With more than 20 species, the Gulf of Oman is a leading whale and dolphin watching site. You will also be able to view the breathtaking Oman coastline.
  • Amouage Perfumery

  • Arabs were the first in history to mass produce perfumes. These perfumes and secret techniques became great treasures of the worlds. Arabian perfumes were unmatched for centuries, one such perfume, AMOUAGE is a natural treasure of Oman
  • Bait Al Zubair Museum

  • Located in one of the renovated houses in Muscat the museum will give you a good understanding of Omani culture and heritage. Make sure not to miss the central photo gallery showing Oman's journey from the 1920s until the present day.
  • Qurm Park & Nature Reserve

  • The largest park in Muscat is home to the Sultan's Rose Garden, the City Amphitheatre and the children's museum. The park is known for its fountain which shoots water up to 30 meters in the air and is lit at night. On weekends the park opens at 09:00am.
  • Forts & Ruins

  • Oman has more than 500 forts, castles and towers. The most famous once in Muscat are the twin Portuguese forts Jalali and Mirani, who protect the Al Alam Palace and date back to 1588. Unfortunately it is not possible to enter them.
  • Shatti Al Qurum Beach

  • Renting a bike from the Bait Al Bahar Boathouse, located on the hotel premises, will let you explore more of the area around the hotel. The promenade along the beach becomes lively in the evening. It is a pleasant spot to enjoy the sunset.
  • Wadi bashing

  • Ever wanted to know what a wadi is? Scale the dried-out riverbeds in a 4x4, in Summer, you may find some pools where you can take a quick swim. If it's Winter, you could be driving through water-filled riverbeds. Ask the Concierge for the best wadis.
  • Diving

  • The dive center is located in a picturesque bay and is ideal for starters as well as advanced divers. You can make you PADI open water course or book one of the many day trips to the Daymaniyat Islands, the Quriyat wreck or Bander Khiran.
  • Nizwa

  • The oasis city of Nizwa is the former capital of Oman and the largest city in the interior. In the center of town is the restored Nizwa Fort. Ensure to visit the Nizwa Souk for some Omani silver. The souk is most lively on a Friday morning.
  • Ras Al Jinz Sea Turtle & Natural Reserve

  • This is the most eastern point of the Arabian Peninsula and one of the largest nesting areas of Green Turtles in the Indian Ocean. The government has set up a reserve to allow the public to witness the nestling females and the newborn hatchlings.
  • Wahiba Sands

  • The Wahiba Desert stretches from the coast to the mountains. Dune driving is a must do, you will feel like being in a rollercoaster going up and down the steep dunes. You can also select the option of staying overnight in one of the camps.
  • Al Hoota Cave

  • The cave is located at the foot of Jebel Shams and is over 5 km long. It offers beautiful stalactites, stalagmites and crystals. The visitor centre offers a heritage shop, as well as a museum. The cave will be closed during lunch hours.
  • Mutrah Corniche

  • The Corniche stretches for about 3 km along the harbor. Along the Corniche you will find gardens, parks, waterfalls and statues. You will also get a view of the traders' houses, showcasing the traditional Omani architecture with their wind towers.