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Radisson Collection Hotel, Hormuz Grand Muscat
An upscale hotel under two kilometres from Muscat International Airport, with 231 rooms, three pools, a spa and Indian and New York-inspired restaurants.
At a glance
- Type
- Upscale airport-area hotel
- Area
- Airport area, Muscat, Oman
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Official site
- radissonhotels.com
Good to know
- Outdoor pool
- 25 m lap pool
- Kids pool
- Spa
- Five dining venues
Why we recommend it
The Hormuz Grand, now part of the Radisson Collection, is the most convenient upscale hotel for anyone flying in or out of Muscat. It stands on Al Matar Street, about 1.8 kilometres from Muscat International Airport, with the mountains as a backdrop and the ministries, golf courses and the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre all close by. The hotel has 231 rooms and suites and promotes itself as offering five-star comfort.
The pool area is set around a courtyard and includes an outdoor pool, a 25-metre lap pool for serious swimmers and a dedicated children's pool. The Hormuz Grand Spa offers treatments after a long flight. For food, The Straits serves the breakfast buffet, OMNY offers New York-inspired dishes and Bab-Al-Hind specialises in Indian cooking, with The Hub and The Vault completing the line-up of venues listed by the hotel.
Check-in is from 2pm and check-out by noon. For travellers on early departures or late arrivals, the short distance to the terminal is the main selling point, and the hotel is equally useful for a final night before flying home after a road trip into the interior. Ask the hotel about airport transfers when booking. The lap pool and spa make it a good place to recover after a long-haul flight before heading into the city or out into the interior, and the Indian restaurant gives a good dinner option without leaving the property.
The Hormuz Grand suits business travellers and transit passengers, conference delegates heading to the convention centre, families who want a pool and a kids' pool on a stopover, and anyone who values a quiet night close to the airport. It is not a beach hotel, and the old town is some distance away, so it works better as a base for short stays and road trips than for a week of city sightseeing.
From the hotel, the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and the Royal Opera House are around 15 to 20 minutes by car, and Mutrah is around 30 to 40 minutes, depending on traffic. Reservations can be made on +968 2435 0500 or by email to [email protected].
Radisson Collection Hotel, Hormuz Grand Muscat FAQs
How far is the Hormuz Grand from the airport?
About 1.8 kilometres.
How many rooms are there?
231 rooms and suites.
What pools does it have?
An outdoor pool, a 25-metre lap pool and a children's pool.
Is there a spa?
Yes, the Hormuz Grand Spa.
What restaurants are there?
The Straits for breakfast, OMNY for New York-inspired dishes and Bab-Al-Hind for Indian food, among others.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 2pm and check-out by noon.
Is it near the beach?
No, it is an airport-area hotel rather than a beach property.
How do I book?
Call +968 2435 0500 or email [email protected].