Description & Location

Opened in 1985, the Al Bustan Palace InterContinental Muscat hotel has built a reputation as the best hotel in the Middle East and one of the finest hotels in the world. The hotel is identified as the Jewel of the Sultanate of Oman and the Middle East. Situated eight kilometres from the downtown business district and 35 kilometres from the airport, the hotel is nestled on the coast surrounded by a dramatic mountain backdrop, sea and beach and set in 200 acres of lush, green gardens. It is close to Muscat and the commercial centre and enjoys spectacular views over the Gulf of Oman.

Discover the unique mystique of the oldest of nations and newest of destinations. Between the rugged mountains of the interior and the azure waters of the Gulf of Oman stands the Al Bustan Palace InterContinental Muscat hotel, an emerald-green oasis with 200 acres of lush vegetation, close to the capital city of Muscat and the business centre of Ruwi and major shopping areas. Al Bustan Palace InterContinental Muscat hotel is located approximately 35 kilometres from Seeb International Airport, a 30-minute journey by car.

Al Bustan Palace InterContinental Muscat hotel has 250 luxurious rooms and suites, each with its own private balcony and most with spectacular views over the Gulf of Oman.

The hotel's 16 magnificent banqueting and reception rooms are beautifully appointed and immaculately furnished to the highest possible international specifications. The Majan Ballroom can host banquets for up to 800 guests, while the Oman Auditorium is capable of seating over 628.

For dining, Al Bustan Palace InterContinental Muscat hotel has an enviable reputation and serves a variety of international cuisines from all over the world to satisfy the most discerning palate.

Accomodation

Al Bustan Palace InterContinental Muscat offers 250 bedrooms inclusive of 24 Junior Suites and eight Grand Deluxe Suites. The hotel has rooms on floors 1 to 3 (east and west wings - Al Bustan Deluxe rooms) and floors 5 to 8 (tower floors), which include the Arabian Deluxe rooms and suites, the Deluxe Suites and the Executive Suites.

There are 73 non-smoking rooms and suites available on various floors. The hotel also has two rooms available for handicapped visitors.

All rooms and suites feature:

• Individually controlled air conditioning
• Bath and shower
• Hairdryer
• Bathrobes
• Personal bar
• In-room safe
• Remote-controlled interactive TV with 35 satellite channels
• 16 satellite radio channels
• Direct inward dialling telephone with voicemail
• Bathroom telephone
• High-speed Internet access and Internet
• DVD players
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Cordless phone linked to guest room
• 24-hour laundry and valet service
• 24-hour Room Service
• Vanity table in Al Bustan Deluxe rooms

Restaurant & Entertainment

Guests can enjoy the classic luxury of the Al Marjan Restaurant, with its impeccable service and unique ambience, which serves first-class modern European cuisine; regional Cantonese and Szechwan cuisine at China Mood; the extensive international buffet theme nights and Italian à la carte menu at the Al Khiran Terrace; and the open-air Beach Pavilion beachside restaurant.

In addition to the four main restaurants, the hotel also features the Atrium Tea Lounge for afternoon tea and refreshments; the Al Maha Piano Bar for drinks and entertainment; the Pool Bar for light poolside snacks and juices; and Seblat Al Bustan, our authentic Omani night-time Bedouin tented dining experience. Guests who prefer to dine in the privacy of their own rooms can take advantage of our 24-hour in-room dining service.

Summer 2006 Dining and Entertainment Options
China Mood Open daily for dinner only from 1st June to 31st August (both inclusive)
Al Maha Open daily from 6:00 pm onwards from 1st June to 31st August (both inclusive) with live entertainment
Atrium Open from 8:00 am to 12:00 midnight daily with live entertainment
Beach Pavilion Restaurant open daily for Lunch until 5:00 pm
Bar open daily until 6:00 pm
Al Khiran Breakfast : 6:30 am to 11:00 am
Lunch : 12:00 noon to 3:30 pm à la carte menu
Dinner : 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm à la carte menu
Al Marjan Closed from 1st June (after service)
Reopening 9th September Next "Culin'art" evening : 5th November

Facilities

Challenge your partner to a game of chess, backgammon or scrabble. A wide selection of games is available at the Tennis Village.

Swimming Pool
For relaxation, unwind in the pool which is temperature controlled at 29°C (84°F). For sun worshippers, a large pool deck surrounds the free-form pool and the children's shaded splash pool. Swimming lessons for both children and adults can be arranged.

Tennis Village
The hotel boasts four floodlit tennis courts and a full-time tennis instructor is available upon request. Jeux de boules (pétanque), putting green and pitch and putt facilities are also available. The hotel holds regular tournaments and other events, so check with the Tennis Village for the current programme.

Marina Facilities
Boat trips, scenic cruises along the shore of Muscat, deep-sea fishing trips and jet boat hire from a nearby Marina.

Services
• Duty Manager - 24 hours
• Concierge
• Babysitting
• Bank facilities
• Bookshop
• Car hire
• Foreign exchange
• Florist
• Hairdresser
• 24-hour laundry, dry-cleaning and pressing services
• Safe-deposit box
• Shoeshine
• Pet Policy - No pets are allowed
• All major credit cards accepted
• Pharmacy
• Gift Shop
• Al Bustan Gift Shop

The Business Centre is able to provide all equipment, all audio and visual systems for recording and replaying, Internet connections, all banqueting and conferencing facilities, all personnel from translators to secretaries, CyberAssist for 24-hour computer assistance, DVDs and DVD players, meeting rooms and private office space. All rooms have an interactive TV with limited Internet access. High-speed HSDL / ISDN lines are also available in the Lobby, and videoconferencing can be conducted in the privacy of your room or in the dedicated videoconferencing room in the Business Centre.

Business facilities with fax machines, black and white and colour photocopier, black and white and colour laser printers, desktop and laptop computers, laptop rentals, scanners, shredder, mobile phone rental, digital camera, PlayStation® and games, VCR player.

Secretarial services include personal secretary, typing, translating, binding and laminating.