DoubleTree by Hilton Metropolitan - New York City

Midtown, New York

1 King Bed Room
Met Bar
Met Bar
Met Bar
King Junior Suite
Hotel lobby
King Suite with Balcony
King Suite with Balcony
Met Bar
1 King Bed Room
Met Bar
Met Bar
Met Bar
King Junior Suite
Hotel lobby
King Suite with Balcony
King Suite with Balcony
Met Bar

The hotel

In the on-trend East Side, this is a Midtown must for those wanting to see the sights and shop the shops of NYC without having to wander far. In fact, it’s just blocks from the boutiques of Fifth Avenue and treats of Bloomingdale’s, and a stroll from guidebook favourites like Central Park, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, and Radio City Music Hall. It may be surrounded by iconic architecture, but Doubletree by Hilton Metropolitan holds its own in the style stakes. Originally the brainchild of Art Deco architect Morris Lapidus, it’s been brought back to its former glory while being bolstered by modern traveller musts, like its Met Grill, where you can tuck into full stateside or Continental breakfasts, and its Met Bar, a trendy lounge with cocktails, oversized sports screens, and an evening menu of ‘Met Bar Bites’.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Babysitting service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Laundry Service
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant

Where is it

In East Side Manhattan, just three blocks from Radio City Music Hall, half a mile’s stroll from Rockefeller Center and Fifth Avenue, and eight blocks from Bloomingdale’s. Grand Central Terminal and other public transport stops are within walking distance. Transfer time from John F. Kennedy International Airport: approx 30 minutes.

Hotel information

764 rooms and suites. All with air-conditioning, 37" flat-screen HDTV with video games, clock radio with MP3 connection, WiFi*, telephone, safe, hairdryer, and iron and board. 1 King Bed Rooms have 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

1 Queen Bed Rooms have 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

King Junior Suites are larger and have separate living area, 1 king-size bed in bedroom and queen-size sofa bed in living area, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

King Suite with Balcony are larger again and are located on the 18th floor with views of Lexigton Avenue or the East River. These suites have separate living area and private wraparound balcony with seating, with 1 king-size bed and queen-size sofa bed in living area, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Met Grill (full American or Continental menu, open for breakfast). Met Bar (cocktails and evening Met Bar Bites menu, sports screens). 24-hour fitness centre. Salon*. Gift shop (with snacks and sundries). WiFi*. Concierge (theatre ticket desk). Babysitting*. Laundry and valet services*. Foreign currency exchange. ATM. Self parking approx $55 plus tax per day; $70 for SUVs and valet parking approx $63 plus tax per day; $78 for SUVs (payable locally, subject to change).

*Denotes local charge.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (1786)
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  • Average (1316)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great Location and Experience

Aug 20, 2019 alexatriplett New Orleans, Louisiana

This hotel is only two blocks from 5th Avenue and there are multiple subway stations surrounding the hotel that can take you where ever you need to go in the city. We arrived at the hotel earlier than expected and Kailynn was able to get us checked in early which was great! The staff was excellent and the rooms were nice and clean. I would… Read more
This hotel is only two blocks from 5th Avenue and there are multiple subway stations surrounding the hotel that can take you where ever you need to go in the city. We arrived at the hotel earlier than expected and Kailynn was able to get us checked in early which was great! The staff was excellent and the rooms were nice and clean. I would definitely stay at this hotel again Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Good place to stay in the city

Aug 19, 2019 mrb3003

Great location. Room was comfortable although the bathroom was dated. Very busy front desk and was very difficult to get through to them on the phone. Robert the bellman was awesome and helped me with a lot of luggage. Solid 3/5 overall.
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Aug 19, 2019 Scott M

One of our rooms looked as if it were still "under construction" as the door was busted and the insulation was hanging out. And, the worst part is that the staff didn't seem to care and acted like we were the ones with the problem. The experience was bad enough NOT TO STAY at a Hilton again. Make it Right policy? Laughable, at best!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating security issues and room was cold

Aug 19, 2019 Wander165773

The elevator wasn't locked during the day so anyone could walk off the street and access the hotel floors. We couldn't get the room temp any warmer than 72 degrees. The fitness room only had one treadmill working and stair masters that were uncomfortable. The only reason to say here is if you need a location on the east side. Oh, and the room was… Read more
The elevator wasn't locked during the day so anyone could walk off the street and access the hotel floors. We couldn't get the room temp any warmer than 72 degrees. The fitness room only had one treadmill working and stair masters that were uncomfortable. The only reason to say here is if you need a location on the east side. Oh, and the room was very small but that wasn't an issue for me. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Sub standard room

Aug 18, 2019 Nathan C Doncaster, United Kingdom

The location of this hotel is the only reason it gets a 2. Perfect location right next to subway station. Staff didn’t seem to care how the stay was, concierge was overly pushy and annoying. The room was, quite simply, disgusting. The bathroom was the most dingy, mouldy, rusty bathroom I have ever seen in a hotel. Overloaded plug sockets. Dirty… Read more
The location of this hotel is the only reason it gets a 2. Perfect location right next to subway station. Staff didn’t seem to care how the stay was, concierge was overly pushy and annoying. The room was, quite simply, disgusting. The bathroom was the most dingy, mouldy, rusty bathroom I have ever seen in a hotel. Overloaded plug sockets. Dirty carpet. Wallpaper peeling off the walls. Thankfully though it’s New York City, spent as little time in the hotel as possible! Read less