Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort

After spending 12 nights at the al Bustan we were disappointed with the 2 nights in the al Jabal . We stayed in the superior cliff view with swimming pool . This came with a Butler that we never saw or was introduced . The breakfast coffee service was so slow and the hot food was nearly cold. You had to ask for turndown service However the views around the mountains make up for the disappointing elements

If you want peace and excellent service in a beautiful setting then this hotel could be for you.The hotel is beautifully furnished with meticulous attention to detail. The hotel was exceptionally clean and well maintained. The staff are exceptional, friendly but never over stepping the mark . They are very well trained and the standard of service is superb. Nothing was too much trouble, I cannot emphasise enoughthe quality of the staff and service. Bottled water in the room was welcome as well as tea/coffee. Food is good, varied but could become repetitive if staying for more than a few days. However, the food is of good quality and generally well presented. Prices are rather high for drinks and spa services. We also didn't realise the hotel is situated on the edge of a small town. The only other slight disappointment was that we weren't greeted by drums when we arrived !! Would we return? You bet we would and most likely will.

Firstly, this is a beautiful hotel. Well maintained and clean. Comfortable beds, good linen, large fluffy white towels and Elemis toiletries. Staff are friendly and pleasant. Management need to be more ???hands on???. However, this was booked as a Valentine???s gift from my husband (a three night stay after 14 nights in muscat). Whilst impressive I feel the hotel has been over hyped. We were under the impression the hotel was isolated, this is not the case. It is located in a village, albeit on the mountain edge. Communication masts just behind it and the construction of a Royal member???s holiday home spoiling the view from our room - truly a blight on the landscape) so huge we thought this was going to be a hotel). We were also expecting a 180 degree view from our balcony ( we booked a delux canyon view room) but our side view was obscured by the adjacent room???s balcony sticking out. We were enjoying the peace of the mountains from our balcony until a family arrived in the room next to ours. I cannot under estimate the noise - truly unbelievable. I don???t think I will every get the ???song??? ??? I like to eat, eat, eat??? out of my head. Some guest have no consideration for others. Also far too many children running/ or cycling round the resort. May I suggest to the hotel they have a wing for couples and a wing for families. Also you can hear construction work being carried out. On a more positive note, the Wadi hike was brilliant. Many thanks to Maher and his assistant for an excellent morning. I would emphasis sturdy walking boots area necessity. I was looking foreword to a yoga session but at approximately ??30 I decided to give this a miss. The spa is definitely worth a visit. Wonderful treatments and a relaxing environment. I would recommend a canyon view room as the lower floor rooms do not give a great view. Also, as you look out towards the canyon e rooms on the right hand side afford great privacy whereas the rooms on the left have balconies overlooked by the viewing platform. Upon checkout we mentioned our noisy neighbours. Reception said they would have moved us but having been in reception the previous morning and witnessed a problem with someone???s booking, it was our understanding the hotel was full this weekend. Also only staying for three nights we wouldn???t have wanted to upheaval.