Description
This Boutique style hotel is situated in the central most area of Dubai and it offers an excellent blend of authentic Arabian culture and modern technology. The hotel opened in 1997 and from that time it has been successful in establishing itself as one of the foremost hotels in the Middle East. The Metropolitan Palace hotel enjoys a central location and is situated in Dubai City Centre on the impressive Al Maktoum Street. Its enviable location ensures quick access to Dubai International Airport, the important shopping zones of Dubai and to the business districts of Dubai. Luckily the Al Dana Shopping Centre is also next to the hotel, which showcases some of the best brands in style and clothing from the world over.
Rooms
The Hotel has well furnished and elegantly decorated 212 visitor rooms and suites which have the following facilities:
Personalised air conditioning
Personal bath area with a separate shower cubicle
Direct Dial with International calls provision
Sofa set for two
Internet connection
Safe and Mini bar in the room
Hairdryer
Fast laundry service
Room service round the clock
Television and satellite channels
Bathrobes
71 Superior Rooms
69 Luxurious Rooms
57 Executive Rooms
15 Suites comprising of Junior, Executive, Palace, Jumeirah and the Royal Suite
46 Non-Smoking
Superior Rooms: Large and well furnished rooms are adorned in Arabian fashion. Apart from a king size bed or twin beds, each room has a single or double seat sofa. Every room in the hotel has: Personalised air conditioning, hgh speed internet connection, fax facility, cable television which shows global channels, a mini bar and a safe. The spacious bathrooms of the hotel rooms include: Huge baths, a split shower cubicle, bathrobes and bidet.
Deluxe Rooms: Huge rooms which are decorated in special Far Eastern theme. The rooms have a king bed or two single beds and along with it they are provided with either a single or a double seat sofa. Each room has the following amenities: Personally managed air conditioning, hghspeed internet connection, a cable T.V with most of the global channels, personal safe and in room mini bar and provision for fax. The huge bathrooms have: Spacious bath area, detached shower cubicle, bidet and bathrobes.
Executive Club Rooms: Each room of this section is designed in the European manner and is located on the top most floors. Mostly, all the rooms offer some of the spectacular views of Dubai and each room comprises of either a single king bed or two separate identical beds. Apart from the beds, there is provision of either a single seat or a double seat sofa. Each of the rooms comprises of: Independently controllable air conditioning, hgh speed internet connection, fax service, in room safe and a small bar and a television with cable connection featuring international channels. The grand bathrooms include a huge bath, separate shower area, bathrobes and bidet. Room for a sitting area which has a relaxing sofa sets and armchairs.
Junior Suites: Single bedrooms which have king size beds are a great way to relax and enjoy some private time. Each of the rooms has: Personally controlled air conditioning, fax facility, internet connection with good speed, a personal in-room safe and a small mini bar and a cable T.V. which shows international channels. The super bathrooms of this section have a huge bath area which has a distinct shower cubicle, bidet and bath wraps. These rooms also have a sitting area which includes comfortable armchairs and grand sofas.
Executive Suites: These are single bedroom suites which include a king bed and all the amenities of the Junior Suite. There is a separate sitting lounge which is furnished with sofas and armchairs and can also cater to personalised dining or be utilised as meeting space for up to six people.
Palace Suite: Double bedroom (a king and a double), very spacious and nicely furnished suites. Jacuzzi is available in the bathroom of king- bedded master bedroom. There is a separate sitting area which has relaxing sofas and armchairs and personal dining. The place has a large table too that can easily hold up to six people and can be used as a meeting area as well.
Jumeirah Suite: Very comfortable and large. The suite has a marble lobby that brings guests throught to a well furnished private dining room which can seat eight people, there is additionally a sitting room styled in majalis-fashion which can comfortably cater to about 12 people, and has a large work area and an extended seating area. There is a huge king size master bedroom. The bathrooms have the attraction of a jacuzzi to provide a relaxing stay to guests. There is another twin-bedded room for additional convenience, space and comfort.
Haroon Al Rashid Suite: This elegant three bedroom suite takes its guests through a beautiful marble lobby to a personal dining room which can incorporate up to eight people. The sitting area of the suite can accommodate 12 people. The seating arrangement of the room is in majalis- style and has ample space for extended seating. The master bedroom is huge and very grand and the bathroom boasts a jacuzzi. There are two more bedrooms, a personal health club along with a mini gym, a steam room and jacuzzi too.
Dining
Al Diwan Restaurant - Lebanese Restaurant
Al Shindagah Restaurant - International, national, regional, vegetarian cuisine.
Tahiti Restaurant - Polynesian Restaurant
Sketch - Mediterranean Restaurant
Pool Bar - This pool side bar serves: Alcoholic drinks, cocktails, coffee, non alcoholic drinks combined with an array of complimentary snacks.
Facilities
Round-the-clock provision of fast check-in and check-out services, availability of butler and baby-sitter, any time room service, express laundry, ironing and dry-cleaning services, range of activities for children, host of leisure and sports facilities on-site which include: Outdoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, water sports. The hotel also hosts a number of shopping areas, gift shops and salons for both men and women.