The last Christmas was Zani's first Christmas ...Yippee!!!
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Unlike other years when we used to be in a hurry to travel out of Oman for Christmas, this year we were so reluctant to travel. We wanted to experience Christmas in Oman, we didn't want the hustle and bustle of traveling. I particularly just wanted to lounge around (but definitely not at home ... hahaha!) ...We agreed on Al Bustan Palace Hotel (which is also a Ritz-Carlton Hotel).
The usual me always waits for the last minute before packing. I succeeded with this 'last minute' style of packing before the kids came (because it was easy for me to remember all I needed for a journey), but to be honest, last minute packing is not fun with kids (not with a toddler and a baby), I kept running back and forth, and always remembering an item almost forgotten ... I guess I need to improve on my 'mummy planning skills' (does this phrase ever exist?).
Anyway, we got to the hotel on the 24th of December to spend few nights. We were warmly received, and check-in was so quick, and also with an upgrade to Lagoon access room. Normally while booking hotel rooms, we usually avoid ground floor rooms (so that we can get good views of areas we visit), but being informed that the rooms with the Lagoon access were their best, because it has direct access to a private pool from the room, we accepted the upgrade ...I loved waking up to this view;
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The room was neat but I didn't like the setting of the bathroom, It has a shower demarcated from the toilet with a curtain (Hotels of such category usually have both the Shower and Bath option) ...Apart from this, I cannot fault this hotel
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We were welcomed with chocolates when we got to the room ...and yes they kept sending more through out our stay (Very nice of them ...but not good for me ...I know!!!)
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Meals at their restaurants were nice, and I really enjoyed breakfast at Al Khiran.
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We got this delight delivered to us on Christmas day;
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Santa, the elves and local musicians gave us a surprising appearance, and kept us entertained at the poolside.
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I also noticed they had great customer care service. Every one from House-keeping to Management always greeted with smiles and were always wanting to know if we were enjoying our stay. They usually ended each conversation with 'Thank you for choosing us'.
We enjoyed our stay ...Thank you to the members of staff of Al Bustan Palace Hotel for making our Christmas memorable.
xx
*Stella.*
Unlike other years when we used to be in a hurry to travel out of Oman for Christmas, this year we were so reluctant to travel. We wanted to experience Christmas in Oman, we didn't want the hustle and bustle of traveling. I particularly just wanted to lounge around (but definitely not at home ... hahaha!) ...We agreed on Al Bustan Palace Hotel (which is also a Ritz-Carlton Hotel).
The usual me always waits for the last minute before packing. I succeeded with this 'last minute' style of packing before the kids came (because it was easy for me to remember all I needed for a journey), but to be honest, last minute packing is not fun with kids (not with a toddler and a baby), I kept running back and forth, and always remembering an item almost forgotten ... I guess I need to improve on my 'mummy planning skills' (does this phrase ever exist?).
Anyway, we got to the hotel on the 24th of December to spend few nights. We were warmly received, and check-in was so quick, and also with an upgrade to Lagoon access room. Normally while booking hotel rooms, we usually avoid ground floor rooms (so that we can get good views of areas we visit), but being informed that the rooms with the Lagoon access were their best, because it has direct access to a private pool from the room, we accepted the upgrade ...I loved waking up to this view;
The room was neat but I didn't like the setting of the bathroom, It has a shower demarcated from the toilet with a curtain (Hotels of such category usually have both the Shower and Bath option) ...Apart from this, I cannot fault this hotel
We were welcomed with chocolates when we got to the room ...and yes they kept sending more through out our stay (Very nice of them ...but not good for me ...I know!!!)
Meals at their restaurants were nice, and I really enjoyed breakfast at Al Khiran.
We got this delight delivered to us on Christmas day;
Santa, the elves and local musicians gave us a surprising appearance, and kept us entertained at the poolside.
I also noticed they had great customer care service. Every one from House-keeping to Management always greeted with smiles and were always wanting to know if we were enjoying our stay. They usually ended each conversation with 'Thank you for choosing us'.
We enjoyed our stay ...Thank you to the members of staff of Al Bustan Palace Hotel for making our Christmas memorable.
xx
*Stella.*
