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Old May 7, 2015, 9:45 am
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doktor24
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: EU
Programs: IC Ambassador, IHG Diamond, Club Carlson Gold, Miles & More FT
Posts: 160
IC Muscat Oman

IC Muscat Oman

What is your IHG Rewards Club status?
Platinum Ambassador

Were you happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes

Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked Standard, Upgraded to Tween Executive Club sea view, with club access (requested tween by e-mail in prior)

How are the rooms?
Quite good size, balcony, 2 queen size beds, very comfortable. Little bit dated furniture but overall room is clean and very well maintained. AC to loud.

What was your welcome gift?
Bottle of red wine and box of Arab sweets

How is the exec. Lounge?
Small but nice. Had breakfast in main restaurant, evening selection 6-8PM burgers, salads and cakes, wine, champagne. All day soft drinks, tea and coffee

What was good and what was bad?

Good:

. Staff very polite
. Location
. Impressive lobby
. Great pool area
. Ambassador treatment

Bad:
- Oman is expensive country so hotel as well (300€/night)
- reconstruction needed soon
- AC in the room too loud

Value for $? Would you return?
Generally expensive, but all luxury hotels in Oman are expensive. 4000 points package available for only 10€€ surcharge comparing to best flex rate. Will try Crowne Plaza next time.

Last edited by FLYGVA; May 7, 2015 at 11:52 am Reason: added name of property to post instead of post title only
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