Al Rayyan Hotel Apartments Muscat vs Similar Hotels

Complaints about small/narrow rooms and bathrooms, old condition in places, and missing basic in-room items — room quality below average.

Rooms were described as spacious, but some concerns about comfort were raised.

Comments on old and greasy rooms mentioned.

Many reviews report unclean facilities: dirty bathrooms, kitchens, sheets, fridge, bad smells and presence of cockroaches — clear cleanliness problems.

Mixed reviews, with some mentioning poor cleanliness such as issues in the bathroom.

Mention of cockroach faeces and inadequate cleaning noted.

Mixed mentions: some guests found the location nice, others complained it was far (in Al-Maabilah) or noisy. Overall acceptable for many guests.

Several reviews highlight the good location of the hotel.

Great location highlighted in multiple reviews.

Mixed but generally positive: specific praise for reception (e.g., Fzaz Al-Balushi), simple responsiveness from staff, though isolated negative interactions and a security/camera response issue were reported.

Many positive mentions regarding staff helpfulness and respect.

Mentioned terrible service and mishandling of reservations.

Food and beverage not mentioned in reviews. Assigned an above-average score while assuming a standard offering in absence of comments.

Comments about breakfast being good but needing more variety.

Breakfast mentioned positively with no negatives outlined.

Several guests reported missing or inadequate amenities (no utensils, no slippers, no toiletries, no iron), Wi‑Fi problems and dirty kitchen appliances — amenities are poor.

Some dissatisfaction with amenities like TV and washing machine.

Amenities not specifically mentioned, standard quality for this hotel tier.

Some guests explicitly noted the place is suitable for the price; despite issues, perceived value is relatively good for many.

Generally positive feedback regarding price and quality.

Good value for money as pointed out in one review, despite issues.