general: Intercontinental Muscat is located next to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, 2 kms from the Grand Mosque, 5 kms from the Oman Museum and the Bait Al Zubair Museum and 6 kms from the shopping venues at the Muttrah Souk. The centre of Muscat is 15 kms from the hotel and Seeb International Airport is just 22 kms away. This city resort hotel was established in 1977 and comprises a total of 261 tastefully decorated rooms. This hotel features a range of sports facilities including a swimming pool for children, 2 outdoor pools and a beach club. There are six restaurants at the poolside offering French-Polynesian, Italian, Mexican and British cuisines among others, introducing guests to a culinary tour de force. Attention to detail and excellent service will make the guest's stay at Intercontinental Muscat an unforgettable experience.