The Metropolitan London — London, United Kingdom

The Metropolitan in London is among the capital's most enduring design phenomena, a hotel that combines cool looks and cosseting service with a contemporary mindset, putting it squarely on the map of travellers seeking to be at the centre of the action.

From floor-to-ceiling windows, look out over a glittering skyline, comfortable in the knowledge you are standing right where it matters - on Park Lane, with the city's best bar and restaurant in the very same building.

It is your private haven at the heart of the metropolis, a place to retreat to when the need for quiet comes upon you.

The hotel's sleek yet serene urban image combines soft whites, pear-wood panelling, suede upholstery and pure Egyptian cottons. Colours are subtle, featuring cosseting mauves and warm plum. Carefully selected pieces of antique Asian furniture introduce soft, Eastern accents.

This is the work of Keith Hobbs, regarded as a true innovator in hotel design for the modern generation. Natural light floods the spaces, while walls of glass draw you into the city. It is an uplifting perspective, proof of simplicity's power, and the chic appeal of understatement.

MET BAR - When it first opened in 1997, this sultry night time haunt became a byword for cool, answering a sophisticated need for privacy and energy, in a space reserved for hotel guests and members only. Interiors are clad in decadent red leathers, waiters in custom-made Armani. Bar staff - called 'mixologists' at the Met - create bespoke Martinis while headline DJs spin London's lounge sounds.

Hotel Address

• The Metropolitan London
• Old Park Lane
• London, W1K 1LB
• United Kingdom

Location Summary
Wherever you come from, the Metropolitan's location is easily reached - an unmissable hotel in an unmissable capital. It is located on one of the most significant thoroughfares in London - Park Lane, where it melts into the landmark Hyde Park Corner.

Mayfair lies east of the hotel, Hyde Park to its west. Both are in view, while Knightsbridge and Piccadilly are five-minute walks.

Heathrow airport is a 45-minute car journey, or 15 minutes by train. Gatwick, accessed by the Gatwick Express, operates from nearby Victoria station.

Directions to Hotel
- TRAIN Heathrow Express: This service leaves every 15 minutes from the airport's various terminals, and takes 15 minutes to reach Paddington Station in Central London. Paddington is a 7 minute taxi ride from The Metropolitan. - TRAIN Gatwick Express: There are normally two services every hour, with greater frequency during peak periods. It takes 35 minutes to reach Victoria Station in Central London. Victoria is a 5 minute taxi ride from The Metropolitan.

Child policies vary by hotel. Many hotels are able to provide a rollaway bed or crib, though there may be an extra fee. Such fees will not be included in the quoted rate.

If you are ready to book, our advice is to first make your reservation. Our agents will then be able to more effectively assist you with details regarding your children.

If you require further information before making a reservation, please contact us with the hotel name, your dates, and the number and age of the children. Thank you.

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