December 2015: The Dubai
based Carlton Group of Hotels has added the former Metropolitan Palace Hotel to
its growing portfolio, rebranding it as Carlton Palace Hotel.
The new addition features 212
spacious rooms and suites including 3 Club Floors and Executive Lounge, roof
top swimming pool and substantial meeting and conference facilities in the
heart of Deira, Dubai.
“We are delighted to acquire this
prestigious hotel, adding a well-established 5* property to our expanding
portfolio” commented Hosni Abdelhadi, CEO Hospitality Division First Investor
Group and Group General Manager. “Deira is a popular location with both GCC and
international guests, due to its proximity to the international airport,
historical and cultural areas of the city as well as the Dubai World Trade
Centre, and we look forward to building on the already great reputation of this
grand hotel” he said.
The hotel recently underwent
renovation of public areas including the lobby, Al Shindaga Restaurant and the
Gourmet Shop, as well as refurbishment of the spacious guest rooms.