Mövenpick opens hotel and apartments in Ghala
Muscat - Mövenpick, an Accor brand known for its Swiss hospitality, has opened in Muscat as the debut property in Oman.
The five-star property takes its design inspiration from the sultanate’s culture and heritage. Mövenpick Hotel and Apartments Ghala Muscat features 282 rooms and suites and 58 hotel apartments, complemented by facilities, services and culinary experiences for which Mövenpick is renowned.
“This marks an important milestone for Accor as our expansionist vision for Oman gains considerable momentum,” said Paul Stevens, Chief Operating Officer - Premium, Midscale and Economy Division in Middle East, Africa and Türkiye at Accor.
“The opening of Mövenpick Hotel and Apartments Ghala Muscat enriches the city’s hotel landscape by introducing a premium hospitality concept rooted in culinary excellence and unparalleled service. We are honoured to raise our first flag for the Mövenpick brand in Oman, a country known for its warm welcome, which perfectly complements the Mövenpick spirit of providing guests an opportunity to indulge in life's simple pleasures.”
Nestled in Ghala Heights, the hotel offers convenience, comfort, flexibility and modern day indulgence for all types of travellers.
The apartments are fully serviced and provide access to all hotel facilities, catering to the growing number of long-stay guests making Muscat their home.
Guests can enjoy the hotel’s wellness facilities, which include a spa, a fitness centre offering personal training services with city views, and a rooftop infinity pool. For those travelling for business or looking to host an event, the property has four flexible venues that can accommodate up to 570 guests, including three meeting rooms with natural daylight and the 630sqm pillar-free Al Falaj Ballroom, with each space offering the latest audio-visual equipment.
Designed with the flexibility to host a wide range of occasions, from ceremonies and gala dinners to weddings, the ballroom can be fully customised according to desired set-up, theme and colour scheme, all orchestrated by a dedicated events team. It also features a unique video wall – the first-of-its-kind in Muscat – and for comfort and convenience, there is a dedicated Bride Room plus basement parking for guests.
“We are thrilled to be opening the doors to the first Mövenpick Hotel and Apartments in Oman, and are committed to delivering enriching guest experiences that reflect the brand’s more than seven decades of culinary excellence and elevated service,” said Arshad Mahmood, General Manager of Mövenpick Hotel and Apartments Ghala Muscat. “Offering convenience and comfort, a range of accommodation options to suit long and short stays, plus a gastronomic offering unique to Muscat, we look forward to welcoming business and leisure travellers, as well as local residents seeking to experience a unique blend of Swiss hospitality and Omani charm.”