Oman is not a destination many of my friends or colleagues have been to, and yet when I mentioned I was visiting everyone asked if I was staying at The Chedi Muscat. This prestigious hotel in Oman’s capital city offers the ultimate luxury experience for Muscat visitors and has a global reputation as one of the world’s finest hotels.
We landed into the sparkly, new Muscat airport in the early morning after an easy seven-hour flight from Heathrow. The commute was quick, and within an hour of entering the country we were very much at home in our Chedi Club Suite.
The hotel has 158 Omani-influenced rooms and suites – spacious and simply-designed, but always with their guests’ needs in mind. Our suite was decorated in natural tones with white walls, dark wood furniture and plush cream leather. Large windows let in the sunshine, while blinds block out unwanted heat. The king-sized bed was wonderfully comfortable with silky, breathable bedsheets and plenty of pillows.
The open plan bathroom featured a terrazzo sunken bathtub with an additional rain shower and dual sinks. Toiletries are provided by luxury Italian brand Acqua di Parma.
Club Suite guests have many additional benefits including a complimentary minibar (refilled daily), afternoon tea, and evening cocktails and canapés in the Lounge. We were also pleased to discover the complimentary laundry service, a great help on a holiday in such high temperatures.
There are six restaurants to choose from, covering all cuisines you could desire. The main eatery offers four open show kitchens and daily entertainment, with Western, Asian, Middle Eastern and Indian fine dining fare. For an atmospheric seafood dinner head to The Beach Restaurant, and all day al fresco dining can be enjoyed at the Long Pool Cabana.
For an extra indulgent breakfast in bed, call the room service team who will deliver an array of morning treats from exotic fruits to freshly made waffles. My jet-lag was kept at bay thanks to the in-room Nespresso machine and tea facilities.
While at the hotel I recommend going for a wander around the grounds to discover all this 21-acre property has to offer. Shaded by endless palm trees are three glistening outdoor pools, as well as floodlit tennis courts and Muscat’s largest spa. And if there’s time after trialling the pools, there’s also a 370m private beach to enjoy.
It is amazing to consider that Oman is almost the same distant from the UK as Dubai, and yet so much less visited. After two nights at The Chedi Muscat I would highly recommend this magical Middle-Eastern country for guaranteed sun, mesmerising culture and the highest level of luxury at The Chedi.
More details and book a stay at The Chedi Muscat here.