Two lions guard the entrance, and a striking antique gold-leaf temple carving graces the lobby of this full-service business-district hotel. The spacious rooms, all designed according to the principles of feng shui, are decorated in muted colors; even the standard rooms have luxurious extras, such as cozy duvets and Italian-made Frette bathrobes. Executive king and business-class rooms have... more

Centrally located between the financial district and downtown shopping areas, the Metropolitan is geared toward business and leisure travelers who want traditional luxury and full service. Guest rooms feature large, marble-tiled bathrooms with separate tub and shower, and wonderfully comfortable beds with Frette Italian linens. Most guest rooms are newly refurbished, with the wood cabinetry and... more

Once a Mandarin Oriental hotel, The Metropolitan’s Feng Shui designs now ease sluggish tourists into a Zen-like state. Modern, uncluttered and edgy, the minimalist lines of the rooms offer plenty of space for storing Marciano shopping bags. CEOs, their ladies-who-lunch and local media personalities fill prime seats at the hotel’s premium restaurant, Diva at the Met. Out of town guests revel in... more