Delmon Hotel Apartments

Situated in Ruwi district of Muscat, which turns out to be less well-off and more industrial than others. But luckily, it's in a part of Ruwi that overlooks some green areas and has a view of mountains on one side of the hotel. So as long as you have your own vehicle, (easiest free parking I have ever found, right next to entrance of hotel), it's a great cheap base from which to explore Muscat. Adequate room, not 5 star, but major good points were fridge, satellite tv with wide range of channels, extremely comfortable bed, WiFi perfect on some nights, weak on others - giant Lulu hypermarket across the Al Bustan road for groceries. Hotel staff deserve special mention: always fixed problems promptly (needed lightbulb), friendly and helpful attitude which leaves a lasting pleasant impression.

The on-site restaurant is functional, serves some Indian / Arabic / Chinese dishes very well, but European etc dishes were unfortunately hopeless. It's really a 'guys' diner, big screen tv on the wall for football matches - but with no couple- or family-atmosphere. Breakfast buffet also rather basic, a few cooked items, and a bit like a worksite canteen (instant coffee only for example). Still, they do the best they can. There are many Indians working in the nearby area, many industrial shop-fronts, not surprising that the meals follow what the people want.

No frills apartment rental, rooms clean and adequately equipped, free wifi which proved a godsend after two weeks with limited access in Egypt, personable staff who are on the ball, good value for money and only a small taxi or car ride away from all the major sites in Muscat. One of the superbly gaudy but immaculate Lulu Supermarkets is a short walk away, so this place is perfect for anyone who wants somewhere clean, quiet and affordable to stay who prefers perhaps to make their own arrangements when it comes to organising their time, meals etc. There's a large map on the wall in reception of all the major towns/sites in Oman which proved more useful to me than the Time Out Guide I bought at the airport. Please note: your room will not be made up every day unless you specifically request it so you are responsible for keeping your own room tidy, which really doesn't require that much effort. Recommended unreservedly.

Very friendly and helpful in getting information about the city hotel staff. We enjoyed our stay and want to come back to this hotel soon.

everything was fine, can't think about what we didn't like.