Luxury hotels offer the best of both worlds to its guests. A mixture of old-world charm, the best of modern amenities, and the unique brand of hospitality that only the local culture of the hotel staff can give are the makings of a top-quality hotel. Hence, the Metropolitan Palace Dubai is one hotel that has the right things going for its guests. With a prestigious location, close proximity too many important points of interest, and a delightful selection of culinary treats, the Metropolitan Palace Dubai is one of the best places to stay in while in Dubai.

Guest Rooms and Suites

As with the rest of the hotel, the rooms at The Metropolitan Palace Dubai are a mix of modern amenities, European high style and Arabian Culture. Two hundred and twelve rooms await travelers. Whether they’re on business or on vacation, in divided rooms or in suite-level accommodations, the Metropolitan Palace Dubai has it all.

The rooms at The Metropolitan Palace Dubai are classed in the same manner as its sister hotels, starting from the entry-level superior rooms, going up to the deluxe and Executive Club Rooms. Standard amenities for occupants found in each room are king or twin bed configurations, a sofa, and individual temperature controls for the air conditioning system in the hotel. A full-size bathroom with a separate shower is also found in each room, and all have high speed internet connections, satellite TVs and IDD telephone lines with fax. The rooms also have a mini bar to welcome guests when they arrive at the hotel.

The styling for each room type is distinct, with the superior rooms going for an Arabian-styled décor, the deluxe room levels having a far eastern motif, and the executive-level rooms outfitted in classy European flair. The deluxe and Executive Club Rooms have standard luxuries above those of the superior rooms, and free access to the lounge areas of the hotel.

The suite-level rooms are expectedly larger than the rooms, starting with the Junior Suites offering a separate sitting area and private bedroom. The higher suites have even larger floor areas and sitting spaces that are able to accommodate more guests in total privacy, and adding luxuries like a Jacuzzi starting from the Palace Suites. The ultimate suite at the Metropolitan Palace Dubai is the Haroon Al Rashid Suite, with the largest floor area available, a separate sitting, dining, and work area in the Suite, and a master bedroom with two smaller-sized bedrooms.

Hotel Location

The Metropolitan Palace Dubai is located on Al Maktoum Street, named after the ruling family of Dubai since the 1800s. The Hotel is situated on the Dubai Creek’s Deira side, and is within just a short distance from Dubai’s tourist attractions. If you’re coming in from the airport, the hotel is located just a scant ten minutes away from Dubai International Airport. Because of the creek side location, water activities abound in the area of the hotel, and it’s also within easy reach of shopping malls and the Dubai World Trade Center, as well as the chamber of commerce.

Dining at the Metropolitan Palace

There are fine choices of dining establishments at the Metropolitan Palace Dubai, and all of them offer top-class cuisine and drinks for guests’ satisfaction. The Al Shindagah is open all day, serving an international set of dishes. Buffet-style meals are available throughout the day, and there is also an a la carte menu. The Al diwan, a mix of traditional Arabian and Lebanese dishes, opens for lunch and dinner and has live entertainment as accompaniment to the meals. The third restaurant is the Tahiti Restaurant, which offer spicy Polynesian dishes, along with your favorite drinks and entertainment throughout the night.

The sketch is a modern bar in the flair and style of contemporary Dubai. Cocktails are mixed at this bar, and they also serve meals to diners, and along with it, the sense of style that defines the bar’s atmosphere. The second bar in the Metropolitan Palace is the Pool Bar, facing the skyline of Dubai’s glittering cityscape, and is also a swim-up bar for those engaged in lounging by the pool area. It’s open from nine in the morning till six in the evening.

Other Guest Services

The Metropolitan Palace, like any Habtoor Hotel, offers a complete range of services, and not just room accommodations for guests. You can expect to have all your needs met while staying at the hotel, and for business or leisure, the Metropolitan Palace delivers excellent performance. The business center in the hotel grounds is located in the main lobby, and offers guests essential functions like photocopying documents, fax services and secretarial assistance when you need something done immediately.

You can also hold your meetings and functions at the Metropolitan Palace Dubai, whether it’s a small meeting for you and your people, or a full conference attended by a very large group. The ballrooms are large and flexible enough to accommodate multiple types of functions, whether for business or personal events. Presentation equipment is also available at the hotel and you can also have their meal needs served up through the banquet menu.

A five star hotel should be able to take care of all your needs, and to make sure that this is accomplished. The Metropolitan Palace has a full-time concierge service that will handle all your concerns down to the smallest detail. Touring and business functions are both addressed by the hotel staff. For airport transfers, the hotel has a limo service available, and shuttle transportation to take you to popular tourist destinations in the city.

The finest of all hotels should be able to provide everything at the whim of the guest. And this is certainly what the Metropolitan Palace Dubai does. Keeping true to its Habtoor Hotel tradition, the Metropolitan Palace offers a complete line of services, and you can really see that their facilities and services will not be half-baked. It’s certainly nice to know that while in Dubai, you have a hotel you can really depend on.