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| Opened in February 1997, The Metropolitan is the first new
hotel to open on Park Lane for 20 years, the creation of Christina Ong, owner
of the award-winning Halkin Hotel off Hyde Park corner. |
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| Chic and innovative interior design by Keith Hobbs and
Linzi Coppick of United Designers and Georgio Armani-designed uniforms for all
staff. |
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| State of the art technology in all guest rooms include ISDN
lines, computer modems, voice mail, personal fax, CD player, VCR on request,
satellite and cable television, dual line telephones and ergonomically designed
work stations. Additional features include; in-room safe, refrigerated personal
bar, mobile phones on request, electronic "do not disturb sign", individually
controlled air-conditioning, and more. |
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| The bathroom in the Penthouse has breathtaking views over
the rooftops to knightsbridge from the free-standing tub. |
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| Ringed by window-lined walls and a serene Japanese rock
garden, the Penthouse on "ten" offers total privacy and seclusion. At the touch
of a button, diaphanous white blinds descend to shield against sunlight, while
letting you enjoy the view. |
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| Overlooking Hyde Park on the hotel's first floor, the
restaurant is accessible from its own street entrance. Nobu seats 150,
including 13 at its sushi bar for lunch and dinner. |
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| The hotel provides a jogging map for those early morning
runs in Hyde Park. |
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| Located on Park Lane, within walking distance of Piccadilly
Circus, Bond Street, Knightsbridge, and Sloane Street; 15 minutes from the
city. |
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Old Park Lane
London, England
U.S. Reservations:
904-288-0036
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| The Metropolitan is one of London's most contemporary
hotel's where a refreshingly different attitude to service is provided by a
young, enthusiastic staff. |
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| There are 155 rooms including 18 suites overlooking Hyde
Park and the Mayfair skyline. |
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| The gentle curves of a Helen Yardley rug complement a
sculptured pearwood screen which divides the lounge and bedroom area in the
Penthouse. |
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| Amenities include; bathrobes, hairdryer, and Kiehl's
bathroom amenities. |
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| They say that a table at Nobu is harder to come by than box
seats at Wimbleton. At London's premier Japanese restaurant, celebrated
Japanese Master Chef Nobu Matsuhisa serves up innovative Japanese cuisine. |
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| In addition to a fully equipped gym, the hotel offers a
wide range of massages and body therapy treatments including shiatsu,
reflexology, and aromatherapy in either Treatment Rooms or in the guests'
room. |
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| Met Bar on Park Lane continues to be one of the happening
places on the London scene. Influenced by the return of the classic martini
cocktail, Met Bar features London's most extensive martini list with a menu of
26 varieties and an off-menu list of dozens more. Open to private members and
hotel guests only from 6pm til 3am (10:30am Sundays). |
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