THE Ritz-Carlton has entered an agreement with Oman’s tourism ministry and taken over management of the Al Bustan Palace in Muscat, Oman, from IHG.
“The Omani capital has long been a key aspiration for The Ritz-Carlton and we have waited a long time to find the perfect opportunity to add to our collection,” said president and COO Herve Humler. “It is an honour to be selected to manage such an iconic hotel as Al Bustan Palace and we look forward to retaining its premier position in the regional and international marketplace.”
To ensure the smooth transition of operations and level of service all the employees have been retained by The Ritz-Carlton under the new management.”
In addition to the 250 spacious rooms and suites – all of which feature their own private balcony - the hotel offers meeting and banquet facilities for up to 720 guests, 200 acres of landscaped gardens and the longest beach in the country. Recreational facilities include five swimming pools, a well-appointed spa, a water sports centre, and a tennis village with four floodlit courts.
The hotel’s seven restaurants and bars include Al Marjan Bistro, featuring contemporary French cuisine; China Mood, the fine-dining Cantonese restaurant; Al Khiran Terrace restaurant with multiple-themed buffets and live cooking stations and Al Maha Piano Bar, offering nightly live entertainment.