Metropolitan Dubai Hotel

Same as everybody else, we arrived at 7am to be asked for £50 to have a room straight away. We refused their generous offer, but in compensation we were given a breakfast which passed a little time. Rooms were clean and spacious and a good sized bed. No view at all from the window, just a dirty glass roof. Pool was a short walk and while we were there there was no problem getting a space around it. Ate there once at the Italian restuarant and that was fine. Not overly exciting. The Rose and Crown was reasonable for prices in... more

I have just returned from dubai after staying sometime in the Metropolitan Hotel Dubai. I was dying to get on the net and read what other people have said about this place,place as its a kip of a hotel. Some people are too kind i wud say, i agree on some folks reviews of this hotel when they avoid at all costs,the hotel smells,staff are rude, slow and lacking personal service and manners like other hotel staff in dubai. Upon arriving, if we got a smile, the staffs faces wud crack, the lobby was ok ,so up to the room we went,... more

We stayed in the hotel for 5 nights as part of our twin centre honeymoon. We arrived at 7 am from Manchester and when we arrived we were told we could not check in till 11 am and if we wanted the room now we would have to pay 50 pounds. We then had to wait in the hotel lobby till 11. This should really be specified in the brochure. Apart from this inconvenience we had no problems in the hotel. We loved it. The rooms were to a high standard and were very clean. The staff were all very friendly and willing to help. The breakfast is out of... more

My husband and I had booked this hotel half board, we were told we could eat in any of the resturaunts and get a credit for our evening meal. upon checking out our bill was a lot higher than expected and we found that we had been charged full price for all meals, We tried to point this out to the receptionist and manager but they didn't want to know it was a case of pay the bill to be able to get out of the hotel, haveing corresponded with the hotel since we got home to try and get our money back was a waste of time, they didn't want to... more

We went as a group of 23 friends for 4 days from the UK. The hotel rooms were fine and exceptional clean. If you are looking for "a room with a view" this hotel is not for you, but we were not in our rooms long enough to worry. Yes the road outside is busy, but you cannot hear the traffic. The breakfast was excellent full american style. The staff around the hotel were very friendly, the only downside was the staff behind the reception were not very organised, which was just a lack of communication. The Old Red Lion Pub was great and... more

Stayed for 3 nights end of Feb 2006. I have read the previous review which is spot on (person from Norfolk, England). My wife and I arrived too at about 7am in the morning. First impression - asked if we could check in, they said yes, and then tried to charge us £50...what a rip off. The room was sufficient, the pool adequate but below average and over priced drinks etc.Some general comments:- 1 The traffic is very very busy. My wife and I will never go back to Dubai for this reason alone - there are no buses, no trains, you cant... more

My husband and I stayed at this hotel in february for a week it was perfect! The room service was exellent the staff were so friendly. The pool area was clean and tidy. We enjoyed it so much that we have booked to stay there again in march for another week!

We stayed there my husband and I for 3 nights. The hotel had very classic decor and was a bit tired in places but has excellent resturants especially the indian resturant. The pool is great, service good and there is a shuttle to the main town. It was clean and comfortable and I wouldnt hesitate to recommend it to anyone who wants a reasonably priced hotel. If you fly emirates it also has 24hrs check in which means if you arrive early hours in the morning as we did you pay for the hours you are there ie three nights instead of 4. I'd... more

On arrival we were met with the receptionists' comment of ' you are late and should have been here yesterday!' this was after a very long flight which meant we arrived at 6.30am and all we wanted was a shower and bed! ( by the way - we werent late and had arrived on the right day!!) For the price of this hotel and the photos we were expecting something special but sadly were very disappointed - it was situated by the side of a noisy 6 lane freeway where you have to get a taxi to cross the extemely dangerous/busy road (honestly!)it was... more

Yes there are a lot more luxurious hotels in Dubai but also a lot more expensive. It's not as modern in decor as some of the newer hotels but that's what I think adds to it's charm. The rooms are a good size and clean. The shuttle bus is excellent to the Beach Hotel and the staff are fantastic. Good value for money. Would recommend this for people who want to stay for a few days in Dubai but are not too bothered about being on the beach front. I would definatley stay there again.