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Crowne Plaza Muscat, an IHG Hotel vs Al Bustan Palace A Ritz-Carlton Hotel

Crowne Plaza Muscat and Al Bustan Palace, A Ritz-Carlton Hotel are both endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, Al Bustan Palace, A Ritz-Carlton Hotel scores significantly better than Crowne Plaza Muscat. Al Bustan Palace, A Ritz-Carlton Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 81 with positive reviews from 3 sources like Fodor's, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.

Crowne Plaza Muscat, an IHG Hotel
Crowne Plaza Muscat, an IHG Hotel
7 / 10
P.O. Box 1455, Ruwi, Muscat 00112, Oman
From $112 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Built to look like a cruise ship, the iconic Crowne Plaza sits high on a hill in the posh neighborhood of Qurum Heights, overlooking the sea and the twinkling lights of the city below." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Draped over the headland at the end of Qurm Beach, this veteran hotel with its west-facing terrace offers the best views for sundowners." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Draped over the headland at the end of Qurm Beach, this veteran hotel with its west-facing terrace offers the best views for sundowners" Full review
Al Bustan Palace A Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Al Bustan Palace A Ritz-Carlton Hotel
8 / 10
PO Box 1998, Quron Beach, Muscat 114, Oman
From $221 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This opulent five-star palace hotel shimmers like an oasis between craggy mountains and turquoise sea, offering every extravagance you'd expect from a Ritz Carlton establishment." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"In a secluded bay ringed by spectacular mountains, Al Bustan is more palace than hotel." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Set among acres of lush palm-filled gardens, this beachfront resort is genuinely family-friendly with smiling staff and excellent kids’ activities." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The hotel grounds are like a Garden of Eden with infinity pools and shady lawns backing onto a pristine beach. A Six Senses Spa offers luxury treatments." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"It's worth visiting to admire the building’s interior. More palace than hotel, rooms are a byword for Arabian-style chic and restaurants are top quality." Full review