DESIGN CONCEPT
The Metropolitan has been designed by Keith Hobbs of United Designers. The spaces are modern and pared back, but detailed with indulgent textures and feature a palette of aubergine, cream and white, creating a serene space amongst bustling urbanity outside.
Design features include floor to ceiling windows, looking out onto London’s skyline; wood panelling, suede upholstery and a subtle integration of furniture from the east. Understated and elegant, the Metropolitan exemplifies all the values of wellbeing, privacy and high design from the COMO group- winning a place on the Conde Nast Travellers Gold List 2008 for Best Ambience and Design.
ENVIRONMENT
Each property within the COMO Group has its own identity that reflects its location while respecting the environment and indigenous culture. The architecture and design of each property has involved the use of local resources.
As well as their involvement in contemporary living concepts, the COMO Group also has philanthropic interests, managed by the COMO Foundation.
The Foundation leads the Group’s efforts in social investment, furthering its core commitment to diversity by celebrating individuality and entrepreneurship while recognising the richness of traditional culture.
Over the last five years, the COMO Foundation has supported local grassroots non-profit organisations that work to improve the lives of women and girls. Their focus is on women because they believe progress percolates through families. At the same time, encouraging a strong sense of community through local ownership, peer support, mentoring and collective decision-making. To date, grants from the foundation have enabled healthcare, income generation, skill development, education and craft preservation projects. There are no geographical limitations to the Foundation’s portfolio.
FEATURES
Accommodation, spread out over eight floors, includes park-facing rooms (where the suites are located, as well as doubles) and city-facing rooms that look towards Mayfair's rooftops.
Each room features:
• Complimentary WiFi and high speed Internet access for hotel residents
• Complimentary water at turndown
• Interactive E-TV with 60 free channels, music jukebox, CD and DVD player
• Internet radio, Internet access and movies on demand
• iPod docking station (in Studios and Suites)
• Dual line, direct dial telephone with voice mail
• Electronic in-room safe
• Individually controlled air conditioning
• Electronic ‘do not disturb’ sign
• Private fax machine with designated number
• COMO Shambhala bathroom amenities
• UK and US modem points
• Egyptian cotton linen (threadcount of 300)
• Fine goosedown duvet
• Hairdryer
• Steam iron and ironing board
• Mini bar
• Jogging map of Hyde Park
• Umbrella
• Yoga mat
In-resort facilities include:
* Nobu restaurant features Michelin star quality cuisine with a Japanese- Peruvian flavour, an essential experience for any serious gourmand.
* Breakfast at the Metropolitan is taken in The White Room, a calm space in which to begin the day with a deliciously fresh menu.
* 24-hour room service includes Nobu specialities as well as late-night comfort options, like burgers and club sandwiches.
* Met Bar is a favourite amongst the music, fashion and media crowd.
* Como Shambala Urban Escape offers full range of therapies such as shiatsu, reiki, reflexology and Thai massage, Environ facials, all delivered by experienced health professionals.
* Gym including yoga and personal training
LOCATION
Como Metropolitan London is located on one of the most significant thoroughfares in London - Park Lane, where it melts into the landmark Hyde Park Corner.
Mayfair lies east of the hotel, Hyde Park to its west. Both are in view, while Knightsbridge and Piccadilly are five-minute walks.
Heathrow airport is a 45-minute car journey, or 15 minutes by train. Gatwick, accessed by the Gatwick Express, operates from nearby Victoria station.
RATES
Rooms from £375
Suites from £750
