The Hilton Muscat Al Bandar

The architecture of the Hilton Muscat Al Bandar Deluxe Hotel is inspired by elements of traditional urban architecture.

This charming 198-room deluxe hotel is situated between the Al Husn Resort & Spa and the Al Waha, on a rocky cove with a 450-metre-long sandy beach. The rooms are furnished in the traditional Omani style.

In 19 different restaurants, guests can choose from specialities from South America, Italy, Spain, Morocco and, of course, Oman. Everything is on offer, from casual family restaurants and fast food to elegant dining. A seafood restaurant on the beach rounds off the selection.

Sports and wellness enthusiasts will also find plenty to enjoy: a fitness centre, four tennis courts, beach volleyball, a diving school, aqua aerobics, windsurfing, boat hire, three swimming pools (two of which are connected by a 250-metre-long ‘Lazy River’), and direct access to the beach.

At the Shangri-La’s own “Chi Spa”, you can be pampered by trained staff in one of the 12 treatment rooms, as well as enjoy the sauna, steam room and whirlpool.

The complex also features an amphitheatre and a souk with numerous shops. Between the three hotels lies the “Piazza”, where you can stroll at your leisure and visit shops and restaurants.

The Hilton Muscat Al Bandar is delightfully decorated with works by Omani artists, making it a museum of contemporary Omani art in its own right. Those interested can find a catalogue of works in the book *The Art of Barr Al Jissah*, available at reception or at the Bait al Zubair Museum in Muscat.

The historic districts of the capital, Muscat, are about a 20-minute drive away. The journey to the Royal Opera House and the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque takes around 50 minutes.

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