The Metropolitan London was opened in 1997, it has a traditional neighborhood of Mayfair rock with a new kind of visitor - fast, fashionable aficionados of modern design. Now, eight years down the line, the 150-room showcase the creation of United Designers, it still look as hot as before, having just undergone a complete refurbishment. The Metropolitan London is among the capital's most enduring design phenomena – a subtle balance that strips back the non-essential elements of a traditional English hotel to create something sophisticated, cool and accessible. * Afternoon Delight, offers delicious selection of sweet and savoury cupcakes, fruit scones, and ‘no-bread sandwiches’ are made using healthful alternatives including flour substitutes, and low fat crème fraîche. Fresh fruit purées replace unrefined sugars. Olive oil is instead of butter, as well as natural, organic and locally sourced produce wherever possible. * Nobu Restaurant, Michelin starred restaurant with a simple, elegant design featuring light woods and natural stone. Enjoys views across Hyde Park through full-height windows, and is packed with celebrities and fashionable diners on a nightly basis. Serves a mix of Peruvian-Japanese cuisine with specialties including Black Cod with Miso, Sashimi Salad with Matsuhisa Soy Sauce Dressing, Hamachi Sashimi with Jalapenos and Squid Pasta with Light Garlic Sauce. Open for lunch and dinner. * Met Bar, is among the capital’s most dynamic night-time haunts with an exciting roster of cutting-edge London DJ’s, live music and cabaret.Interiors feature deep club chairs and wine-dark walls with acid-etched glass and an abstract mural designed by British artist Jonathan Huxley. Lighting is soft and moody. Staff from amongst London’s finest mixologists create a classic to mix of cocktails. Lighter dishes are available from lunch until 3am including dim sum, tempura, mini burgers and salads. * Breakfast at the Metropolitan London can be taken in The White Room, a calm, all-white space with a glass pyramid ceiling. It offers deliciously fresh menu including homemade pastries.Healthful options include juices, fruit plates and smoothies. Rich Italian coffees are available as well as a full English breakfast. The White Room is also popular for breakfast meetings, the design of this bright, sun-filled room allowing for comfortable privacy. * Lobby Dining, available from 8am to 6pm daily. Guests can enjoy this in the main meeting area furnished with comfortable sofas, or in the adjoining Met Bar on the hotel’s ground floor.Dishes range from the staple Met Club sandwich to healthful salads from the COMO Shambhala Cuisine menu. * Private Dining, can be used for stylish parties and business meetings that offers an extensive well prepared menus. * COMO Shambhala Urban Escape Wellness Center, offer Asian-inspired treatments to treat mind, body and spirit. Therapies include deep massage, emotionally rebalancing holistic techniques and facials for restorative skincare. * Fitness Center, Private trainers and Yoga instructors are available on request. LifeFitness equipment as well as in-room Yoga mats are provided. * Conference and Events, has a total number of 6 meeting rooms all equipped with WiFi, built-in SONY plasma screens and surround sound. * Other Hotel Facilities include 24-Hour Front Desk, Newspapers, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Elevator, Safety Deposit Box, Heating, Design Hotel, Luggage Storage and Air conditioning. * Services offered are Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Business Centre, Babysitting/Child Services, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Breakfast in the Room, Ironing Service, Currency Exchange, Souvenirs/Gift Shop, Fax/Photocopying, Concierge Service, Nightclub / DJ. * WiFi Internet access is available in the entire hotel. * Private parking is possible on site. * The Metropolitan London has a total number of 150 rooms that has a sleek yet serene urban image combines soft whites, pear-wood paneling, suede upholstery and pure Egyptian cottons. Colors are subtle, featuring cosseting mauve's 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. * Each rooms are all equipped with Air-condition, Private Bathroom, Towels, Desk, Hairdryer, Cable/Satellite TV and WiFi Internet access. The Metropolitan London is located at the Hyde Park Corner end of Park Lane, overlooking Hyde Park. Within walking distance of Piccadilly, Knightsbridge and the West End. A Modern Design Hotel... * London Heathrow Airport - 25.5 km * Harrods and Knightsbridge (shopping) – 1 km * Houses of Parliament – 1.5 km * West End Theatreland – 1.5 km * London Eye – 2.5 km * Tower of London – 2.5 km * Tate Modern (art gallery) – 2.5 km