Hôtel Métropole

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This 1895 showpiece has a jaw-droppingly sumptuous French Renaissance–style foyer with marble walls, coffered ceiling and beautifully etched stained-glass back windows. The café is indulgent and the bar (with frequent live music) features recently ‘rediscovered’ murals by a student of Horta. One of the lifts is an 1895 original.

Rooms have been redecorated in styles varying from art deco to ‘Venetian baroque’ – slightly overcolourful for some tastes. Much of the furniture is restored from 1930s originals.


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