This review features the top 5 international hotel brands that are already operating in Oman and setting the standard for hospitality in the region.
1. Marriott International
Brands in Oman: The Ritz-Carlton, W Hotels, Sheraton, St. Regis
Key hotels:
Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel (Muscat) is one of the most luxurious hotels in the country with a private beach, a domed atrium and a Six Senses spa.
W Muscat is a design hotel in the style of "Arabian modernism" with a panoramic bar and a beach party by the pool.
St. Regis Al Mouj (opened in 2025) is a new flagship project in the prestigious Al Mouj area with villas by the sea.
Marriott is the largest hotel chain in the world (1.4 million rooms), and its brands in Oman combine luxury service with localization: Arabic motifs in the interiors, excursions to the wadi and the desert.
2. Hilton Worldwide
Brands in Oman: Conrad, Hilton, DoubleTree
Key hotels:
Conrad Muscat is a business hotel with a rooftop lounge and views of the bay.
DoubleTree by Hilton Salalah is a resort in Salalah with a water park and access to mangroves.
Hilton is the third largest chain (1 million rooms), known for its Hilton Honors loyalty program. In Oman, its hotels are aimed at business travelers and families.
3. InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)
Brands in Oman: InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn
Key hotels:
InterContinental Muscat — the first five-star hotel in the capital (opened in 1985), surrounded by a palm garden.
Crowne Plaza Muscat — next to the CBD business district, suitable for conferences.
IHG — a pioneer in the Omani hotel market. InterContinental Muscat was for a long time the only international hotel in the country.
4. Accor
Brands in Oman: Raffles, Sofitel, Pullman
Key hotels:
Sofitel Al Mouj Muscat — French chic with a private beach and gastronomy from Michelin chefs.
Raffles Oman (opening in 2025) — a project for 200 villas with private pools in Muscat.
Accor is betting on hybrid vacations: business infrastructure + wellness programs. For example, Sofitel has a spa with thalassotherapy.
5. Hyatt Hotels
Brands in Oman: Park Hyatt, Alila
Key hotels:
Alila Jabal Akhdar is a mountain resort at an altitude of 2000 m with villas on the edge of a canyon. It is included in the top 10 most spectacular hotels in Oman.
Park Hyatt Muscat (planned for 2026) is the future flagship in the Al Mujah area.
Alila is a benchmark for ecotourism: the hotel uses solar energy, and guests are offered trekking with local guides.
Which chains to choose? ⭐️
For a luxurious holiday - Ritz-Carlton or St. Regis (Marriott).
For business trips - InterContinental or Crowne Plaza (IHG).
For an unusual experience - Alila (Hyatt) or Six Senses (not part of the chain, but there are in Oman).
Oman is actively developing tourism, and new hotels from Four Seasons and Mandarin Oriental are expected to open here by 2026.