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Al Husn, Muscat
Al Husn is the most luxurious of three
hotels which make up Shangri-La’s Barr
Al Jissah Resort and Spa, the others being
Al Bandar and family-style Al Waha. It
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is a 20 to 30-minute drive from Muscat.
Rooms Samba and on the second night the Arabian- Value for money
Our room was spacious at 56 sq m, with themed Al Tanoor, both offering buffets. You pay a premium to stay here, but with so
balcony and sideways view of the sea. The Al Husn has its own beach, while the other many leisure and dining facilities, you will
stylish bathroom had separate shower and hotels share a stretch of sand. Our hotel had get good value over at least two days. 7/10
toilet, and by opening a screen you could lie an infinity pool and there’s a dive centre on
in the bath gazing at the sea. I was intrigued site. I was interested to hear about the “Cheese Overall
by little cards with quotations from the novel Bar” – it turned out to be the Chi Spa! 9/10 This is a great place to relax, but being iso-
Lost Horizon, about the “real” Shangri La. lated from Muscat it’s best for a stay-put
A copy was in the bedside table. 8/10 Service and welcome break or after a tour. 8/10
Check-in was discreet and personal as we By Dave Richardson
Facilities and dining sat sipping juice in the lounge. Service was
You can dine in any of the six restaurants excellent, as Al Husn is the kind of hotel that Sample price
or seven casual dining outlets. On the first if you drop a fork from the table, a replace- Kuoni offers five nights with breakfast from
night we chose the Latin American style ment arrives before it hits the floor. 9/10 £1,484, including BA flights and transfers.
Experience a unique collection of luxury brands from the new star in hotels, resorts and Nile Cruises.
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