The Metropolitan Palace Hotel rises majestically above Al Maktoum Street, and is positioned 100 meters from Dubai's shopping and business district. This United Arab Emirates property is located one kilometer from dhows that float down a scenic Dubai creek, and six kilometers from the Exhibition and Trade Center.
A Polynesian style restaurant, Tahiti, prepares international dishes amid bamboo walkways and potted palms. Traditional Lebanese fare is served at Al Diwan, where selections of flavored shishas and Middle Eastern specialties have acquired fame. Authentic Arabic dishes tempt palates at Al Shindagah, a 24-hour buffet that serves afternoon teas.
Corporate guests can take advantage of a business center and meeting rooms with VCRS and telecom facilities. Additional property amenities include wireless Internet access and complimentary valet parking.
Registered guests can admire city views while sunbathing on the terraces, and refresh in the open-air rooftop pool. The hotel's health and fitness center incorporates a well-equipped modern gym with hardwood floors, massage room, sauna, steam room and hot tub. During leisure moments, guests can browse the onsite shopping arcade that houses a gift shop and hair salon.
Should guests care to explore the amenities at the hotel's sister property, The Metropolitan Resort & Beach Club, they may do so for an additional fee. The hotel currently operates a daily complimentary shuttle bus service to this sister property.
This hotel features 212 guestrooms, some with private bathrooms that have separate tubs, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.
Guestrooms are decorated in Far Eastern, Arabic or European motifs where each design influence is represented on separate floors.
Additional guestroom amenities include satellite television, minibars, bathroom telephones and bidets. Butler service is available on the Executive floor and wireless Internet access is available in all accommodations.
The hotel's Tahiti restaurant features Tahitian dance performances during evening hours.
