Hilton London Metropole is undergoing a major £6 million lobby transformation, revolutionising the arrival experience in one of the biggest conference and events hotels in Europe. The hotel will be the first UK property to incorporate the Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand's new innovative lobby design narrative, which provides smartly designed and functionally relevant lobby spaces, for guests and locals to work, socialise and enjoy.
The two phase refurbishment, designed by Aukett Fitzroy Robinson, reflects the Hilton commitment to creating engaging spaces.
The completed first phase sees a new lobby bar - EDG Bar & Lounge - and Whisky Lounge, whilst the installation of double-height glass entrances will mark the overall completion of the project in August 2013.
Phase One - Completed
Ten British custom-made vanilla leather and fabric suspended lights form a focal point over the new double-height EDG Bar & Lounge, while stylish muted grey fabrics, with splashes of yellow, create a warm atmosphere. A feature wall behind the 20ft long bar also forms a central part of the lobby bar & lounge design as delicate fusions of colour in night and day lighting effects are projected through cut-out sections in the wall sculpture. Free WI-FI and power sockets are available for guests.
The intimate 22-cover Whisky Lounge encompasses sumptous black and mauve-grey furnishings, with hints of dark cyan and teal. Open to guests, delegates and outside visitors, the luxurious Whisky Lounge exhibits feature lighting in the form of suspended whisky decanters, while whisky display cabinets frame and showcase a wide collection of whiskies from around the world.
Phase Two - To Be Completed August 2013
The installation of two double-height entrance glass doors will modernise the exterior appearance of the hotel, as well as creating a brand new entrance on Harbet Road, giving guests direct access from the taxi rank. Guests will check-in at individual pod-style desks, contrasted against a striking leather feature wall.