Doubletree Metropolitan Hotel

The Doubletree Metropolitan Hotel, located in mid-town Manhattan, was called The Summit when it first opened in 1961. It’s contrasting curving structure was designed by Morris Lapidus. It is very near the mid-town business district for those who are in the city on business matters.

The Doubletree Metropolitan Hotel has great guestrooms, which include many attractive amenities; such as soundproofed walls, phones in the bathrooms, speakers, laptop safes, high-speed Internet access, LCD flat-screen TVs, and slate bathrooms. Other hotel highlights include $30 million in renovations in 2004, meeting areas, fitness center, nail salon, hair salon, sundry shop, concierge services, and shoes shine services.

Inside of the Doubletree Metropolitan Hotel is the Met Grill, a very popular eating establishment in the city. Also located inside the Doubletree Metropolitan Hotel is a bar where guests can enjoy evening drinks while chatting with friends, business associates, or strangers.

The Doubletree Metropolitan Hotel is within short distance of many of the city’s famous attractions; including Fifth Avenue for designer shopping, Park Avenue, Madison Avenue, Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, NBC studios, and Bloomingdale’s department store. Many of these attractions, such as Fifth Avenue, are within walking distance for most guests. Within only a few miles and a short taxi cab ride of the Doubletree Metropolitan Hotel, you can find the rest of New York City’s amazing attractions.

Due to the wonderful amenities, the Doubletree Metropolitan Hotel is an accommodating place to stay in the city, especially for those who want to be close to the best shopping areas that New York City has to offer or business professionals who need to be close to the mid-town business district. The hotel’s location also makes it great for those who want to explore the city’s spectacular tourist attractions without having to travel too far.