Al Maktoum Rd, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | (888) 551-4925
Smallish clean rooms with comfortable beds
Small outdoor rooftop pool with views of city
Medium-sized fitness center with adjacent hot tub and sauna
Business center with several computer terminals and printers
Bar and lounge as well as more formal restaurant on premises
Quick car ride to old section of Bur Dubai and airport
Free beach shuttle (though access to beach may incur a fee)
On-site disco creates an excessive amount of noise
Hotel mixes dated decor with cheap contemporary materials
Some areas of property need refreshing
Not much to do in adjacent neighborhood
Situated on a bland street near Dubai Creek
in the neighborhood of Deira, the 212-room Metropolitan has opulent decor in the common spaces dating from another era (the '80s, perhaps?), and the look may be too gaudy for some tastes. Still, rooms are comfortable enough, if
a bit small and staid. There’s little street life in the
immediate area, though livelier sections of Deira are close by. Though the hotel needs some updates, especially in the gym and pool areas, acute complaints are
few and have focused on an excessive amount of noise emanating from the first-floor disco. Higher rooms are recommended.
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Scene
Bizarre mix of opulence and datedness
The Metropolitan’s grand white marble lobby
offers balconies overlooking the main area, gigantic glass chandeliers, and a curving double staircase. Heavy brown leather armchairs add to a look that’s
incongruous and mismatched. Neutral-hued hallways are lined with carpeting
vaguely reminiscent of an ‘80s casino. The exterior of the building, which is plain
and made of the same materials as many modern fast-build condo high rises,
opens up onto a bland street lined with other hotels and apartment buildings.
Location
In the southern part of Deira, nearly abutting Dubai Creek and with easy access to attractions
The hotel is on a service road next to a
busy wide street in the heart of Deira, near Dubai Creek. The
street is populated with other hotels, office buildings, and a few small
businesses and budget shops with little appealing street life. However,
livelier areas of Deira are about a 15-minute walk away, and a 15-minute cab
ride will bring one to the historical section of Bur Dubai. It’s 10 minutes to
Dubai International Airport by car and 20 minutes by bus via a stop that’s
about 10 minutes south on foot. Some have noted that cabs do not pass
frequently in the area, so it’s important to budget in waiting time when
ordering one.
Rooms
Comfy, clean rooms with light wood laminate trim and dated wall-to-wall carpeting
The eclectic decor and dated aesthetics
present in the rest of the hotel continue in guest rooms, which are generally
pleasant. They're staid rather than gaudy, with light wood laminate furniture and panel built-ins that contrast with dark
green carpeting. Some rooms can feel a bit cramped. Other rooms
have lighter carpeting, all with a pattern that harkens back to the '80s or '90s.
Bathrooms, though they have separate baths and rainfall walk-in showers, are equally
mediocre in style, with standard-issue plastic tubs, wooden toilet seats, and
kit tiles. All rooms have hairdryers, flat-screen TVs, kettles with tea and
coffee, and air-conditioning. Larger rooms have generously stocked minibars (in
some cases with full-sized bottles of liquor) and separate living areas.
Features
Small swimming pool, mid-sized gym, and two restaurants
The Metropolitan’s fairly sizable gym has a
handful of stationary bikes, treadmills, stair masters, and weight machines as
well as an adjacent hot tub and sauna. Some have noted the fitness center has a somewhat musty smell. A rooftop pool with views of the city is flanked by
a stucco deck in need of a paint job. The hotel’s business center is outfitted
with a few computer terminals and printers. For business travelers, the
property has several meeting rooms while a ballroom is available for special
events and functions, including weddings. There are also several on-site dining and bar
options, including an Irish pub and an Italian restaurant
named Don Corleone.
