On the soft sandy beach of Shatti Al Qurm, the Grand Hyatt offers a luxurious beach break on the Gulf of Oman. One of the largest and most luxurious hotels in Muscat, all the cosmopolitan delights of the city are yours to explore, with the main commercial district, and a range of historic tombs and forts close by. A haven for water-sports fans, Oman's water is home to some of the best water sports and scuba diving in the world.

The facilities

The hotel is a hub of activity when night falls, with the Copacabana Nightclub and Club Safari, four restaurants and the John Barry bar. By day the hotel boasts the Club Olympus fitness centre, an outdoor swimming pool, a lazy river and tennis and squash courts for honing your skills. Shopaholics will be kept happy with a bank, currency exchange and a wide range of boutiques on site, selling everything from souvenirs and flowers to carpets. The hotel also runs sightseeing tours to the Wahiba Sands, Jebel Akhdar and the Jebel Shams mountains.

The rooms

The hotel's 280 rooms are a plush affair, offering tastefully simple décor and mountain, city or garden views from the spacious balcony. The rooms themselves are a grand 42 square feet, and have a generous work area for business travelers, marble bathroom with soaking tubs and walk-in shower, and comfy beds with deluxe linens and feather duvets. There's also a 25 inch TV, high-speed internet and three or more telephones inside your suite.