Radisson Blu Hotel, Muscat

In Al Khuwair, downtown Muscat near the central business district and prime shopping. About a 10–15 minute drive from Muscat International Airport and minutes from Muttrah Souq, Muscat Grand Mall, the Royal Opera House and Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. Family-friendly base for city sightseeing and nearby beaches.

The hotel offers 153 modern rooms and suites, including business-class rooms with lounge access. Rooms come with minibars, flat-screen TVs, laptop-compatible safes and private bathrooms with shower/tub combos and bidets. Renovated and styled for comfort, many rooms overlook landscaped gardens and the pool. Non-smoking property.

Full-service spa with massages, sauna and steam bath, plus a temperature-controlled outdoor pool set among landscaped gardens. On-site fitness center and beauty salon. Concierge and a tour desk can arrange excursions; babysitting is available for a surcharge. Relax poolside with snacks and drinks.

24-hour business center with complimentary wired and wireless internet, express check-in and free self-parking. Conference and meeting facilities include a 35 sqm (377 sq ft) meeting space, four adaptable function rooms for 10–100 guests, and a pool garden that can host large banquets or cocktails.

Two on-site restaurants including Olivos, which offers a la carte and buffet options on a shaded terrace overlooking the pool. An Irish pub serves drinks and sports, plus a coffee shop for snacks. 24-hour room service and buffet breakfasts are available.