
Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Muscat · Oman
- Beach
- Wellness
- Family
Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.
1,902 guest reviews analysed
North Ghubra 32 Way No. 3215, Street No. 46 Muscat, Oman
Distinctions
EMPTYJET Consensus
93.6 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 1,902 guest reviews across Booking.com, Agoda and Trip.com.
Best for
W Muscat is an EDITION hotel in Muscat, Oman. The property is identified as EMPTYJET and appears in regional hotel listings. It sits within reach of Muscat International Airport (MCT), 18 km from the terminals. The hotel has received industry recognition, including Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star status and placement on La Liste’s Top 1000. Accolades include a La Liste score of 94.5/100 and a World Travel Awards win for Hotel in 2025. The combination of brand, awards and proximity to the airport positions the property in Muscat’s upper-tier hotel category.
Why it stands out
Listed as EMPTYJET and part of EDITION, W Muscat combines a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating, La Liste Top 1000 placement (94.5/100) and a World Travel Awards win. Proximity to MCT (18 km) supports its appeal for travellers requiring airport access.
Position is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.
Straight-line distance from the hotel; transfer times are rough estimates.
| Code | Airport | Distance | Transfer | Fly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCTprimary | Muscat International AirportMuscat/Seeb · Large | 18 km | ≈ 34 min | Fly here |
| OHS | Suhar International AirportSuhar · Large | 206 km | ≈ 277 min | Fly here |
| JSK | Jask AirportBandar-e-Jask · Small | 236 km | ≈ 317 min | Fly here |

Muscat · Oman

Muscat · Oman

Muscat · Oman

Muscat · Oman

Muscat · Oman

Muscat · Oman