Royal Tulip Muscat

This is a really nice hotel, and the rooms are very spacious. I checked in on the first day of the ***** New Year, and they even thoughtfully gave me a New Year's gift. I didn't get a chance to try the restaurant or other facilities, so I can't comment on those.

Great location, with plenty of dining options nearby. Plus, there's a Lulu exchange shop right across the street, which is super convenient for changing money and has good rates. I had an unpleasant experience, though it wasn't entirely the hotel's fault. I arrived close to 2 AM. I had booked a twin room, but the hotel said the order they received from Trip.com's agent was for a king-size bed. They wanted to charge me 10 OMR per night to add an extra bed. Trip.com eventually covered this cost, but it still meant I wasn't settled until almost 3 AM… The breakfast was quite varied. The water pressure in the shower was a bit low, and the bedding didn't feel as crisp and dry as I'd have liked…

The location is quite central and lively, but you'll still need a taxi to get to the Grand Mosque. There's a rooftop pool with a view of the Grand Mosque.