Unfortunately, I had to stay there for three nights... Most of negative comments can be confirmed. Concerning the strange smell, apparently, nobody listend to the noise (Psshht) every minute and looked up: In the bathroom, above the toilet AND in the entrance above the door to the bathroom are installed these automatic spray engines as used in public toilets... they... more

Overall the hotel was just okay. (With the exception of one staff member), the service was unfriendly, the food there is terrible, and the building is pretty shabby. They were generous with the free baskets of fruit and bottles of booze though....... and the room was comfortable, but despite the low rate: 40 Omani rials, I would never go back. more

Have stayed here many times. It is probably not the very best hotel in Muscat, but the staff are very friendly, the atmosphere homely, and it feels very welcoming. Some of the larger places in town are too anonymous, and impersonal, I especially like the pool at the Holiday Inn, and Churchill's the pub, there is also a sports bar.... more

I would describe this hotel as 'standard' compared to a hotel in England. Certainly not luxurious in any way. The restaurant would be less misleading if it were called a 'cafe'-not a place where you would dress for dinner.We did not even go in it for lunch or dinner as it was so shabby and out of date.Stear clear of... more

I had stayed at the Holiday Inn Muscat before in February 2005, and had not been convinced. However, their situation is good with easy access to the airport, so I stayed again. Now I have decided that I will not give them another chance. The service was really bad(long waiting on checking in, no reaction when asking for help with... more