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Hotel Metropole

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#9 of 20 hotels in Avalon
Location
4.7
Cleanliness
4.4
Service
4.2
Value
4.0
Hotel Metropole is the finest beachfront hotel on the island. VIP Oceanfront suites, jacuzzi baths, balconies, fireplaces available, 40" flat screen TV's, free wifi, private 2-bedroom Beach House, and the luxurious A Touch of Heaven day spa. The Metropole Market Place is just downstairs: miniature bowling, XT theater and arcade, Metropole Cafe with fresh juices, beer wine and delicious island cuisine, Coney Island's famous eatery, full service beauty salon, jewelry, clothing, unique gifts, gallery, special coffees and freshly baked treats, natural products and holistic remedies. Our property has everything you need for an amazing vacating on Catalina island!
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Property amenities
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Hot tub
Free breakfast
Beach
Kids stay free
Conference facilities
Meeting rooms
Spa
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Breakfast buffet
Photo copier / fax In business center
Body wrap
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
Makeup services
Manicure
Massage
Pedicure
Salon
Baggage storage
Concierge
Non-smoking hotel
ATM on site
Self-serve laundry
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Room features
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Desk
Fireplace
Housekeeping
Cable / satellite TV
Flatscreen TV
Walk-in shower
Private balcony
Telephone
Wardrobe / closet
Bottled water
Clothes rack
Iron
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Whirlpool bathtub
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Room types
Mountain view
Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
3.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Bay View
Quiet
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
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Shawn Donnille wrote a review Mar 17
Eugene, Oregon9 contributions2 helpful votes
This is the third time I've stayed here in 2 years and I absolutely love and adore everything about this hotel. The location is perfect, the cleanliness and attention to detail is unrivaled, the views and ambiance are quant and reminiscent of a French excursion, the rooms are always clean and beautifully appointed, and the staff have always been helpful. We have stayed at a few other hotels on Catalina throughout the years, yet we keep coming back to Hotel Metropole because it is the cutest, quaintest, and cleanest hotel out here.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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ColoradoKat23 wrote a review Mar 2023
Loveland, Colorado113 contributions136 helpful votes
Hotel's Favorite
This hotel is great! We loved the look, the comfort, the cleanliness, the brightness, the wonderful staff that was so accommodating - everything here is good. It's close to everything you could want or need - a spa and a salon, a laundromat, great restaurants and snack shops, souvenir shops, etc. Our room had a fireplace which was a lovely touch. It would be very nice to have a small refrigerator in the room but again, they helped us out by refrigerating our doggie bag. We were stranded on the island due to stormy weather and they displayed constant concern for our situation. A continental breakfast is provided which is both good and sufficient. Highly recommend the Hotel Metropole!
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Room Tip: Don't be afraid to ask the desk staff for something you may need - they are very accommodating.
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Ralph S wrote a review Mar 3
Newport Beach, California169 contributions95 helpful votes
We just returned from a spectacular weekend at the Metropole. Our suite was great, with a full ocean view, and the amenities were awesome - Whirlpool tub, spacious patio, nicely laid out living room - but the best part was the staff. Every single staff member we encountered was friendly and professional, and interested in making the stay memorable for guests. Special shout out to Cody and Asia who assisted us on arrival.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Veronica Fuentes, Other at Hotel Metropole
Responded 2 weeks ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your suite and that our amenities met your expectations. Our staff works hard to ensure every guest has a memorable stay, so we're delighted to hear that you found them friendly, professional, and dedicated to making your time with us special. Cody and Asia will be thrilled to receive your special shout-out! Your feedback means a lot to us, and we truly appreciate your kind words. We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
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Tom B wrote a review Feb 2024
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Metropole is a small charming comfortable hotel in Catalina just off the main street, boat marina and beach. It is located as part of a small intimate commercial venue with shops and nearby to top flight restaurants. The service is fantastic, the rooms large and very nicely appointed. My wife and I have stayed there two times and will continue to stay whenever we visit the island.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Response from Veronica Fuentes, Other at Hotel Metropole
Responded 2 weeks ago
We're thrilled that you've had fantastic service experiences with us and that you appreciate the spacious and beautifully appointed rooms. It's wonderful to hear that you've chosen to stay with us multiple times, and we can't wait to welcome you back whenever you visit the island. Your loyalty means the world to us, and we look forward to continuing to provide you with exceptional experiences.
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Natasha P wrote a review Feb 2024
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If I could give this a minus star, I would. Catalina is not St Tropez or the Madlives, my standards and expectations were already adjusted and accounted for and lowered to minimum. But this was rock bottom. The hotel has zero service, and it was a bait and switch making everything about the stay just horrific. Apart from the central location, nothing is worth the stay here. Beds are uncomfortable, the heater wall unit goes off and on loudly all night, there is construction material all over in the hallways worse than a third world war site, and the worst part: there is NO breakfast. Unless you call styrofoam cups, cold coffee, set up on plastic tables bunch of Costco bagels and fruit put in the foyer (not even the lobby) and you have to come stand in the lobby precariously balancing a cafeteria tray with horrible food on your hand a reasonable way to start your day. They say breakfast is included: what breakfast???? Where do you sit? No tables, nothing. If you are including a breakfast: include it, don’t present this half ass nonsense. The hotel hasn’t responded to our feedback: clearly a historically winning combination of reciprocity, care, and outstanding service! If you need to change your ferry tickets, sorry, hard out of luck trying to get any help from the front desk which helped you book it in the first place. Do not stay here. There are other properties that had it together, and provide hospitality at the level of the money you are paying.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience at our hotel. Providing exceptional service and comfort to our guests is our top priority, and it's disheartening to learn that we fell short of your expectations. Your feedback has been shared with our management team, and we are committed to making the necessary improvements to enhance the overall guest experience. We truly value your patronage, and we hope you will consider giving us another chance to exceed your expectations in the future. If you would like to discuss your experience further, please feel free to contact us directly.
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Tom B wrote a review Feb 2024
Orange County, California2 contributions1 helpful vote
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Metropole is a small well managed and exceptionally clean hotel with charming large rooms with great amenities. It is conveniently located in a small shopping area on the boardwalk which adds to its appeal. This is our second stay at Metropole and there will be a third and fourth and fifth and so on. You get the idea!
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip: Midweek in the winter like February is great with very small crowds, lots of available seating at...
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Response from Leiana Meister, General Manager at Hotel Metropole
Responded 3 weeks ago
We can’t wait welcome you back! Thank you for the lovely review.
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queenOtrim wrote a review Jan 2024
Los Angeles, California2 contributions
The most wonderful hotel experience ever! Rooms are great and staff so friendly! The continental breakfast was terrific too. Wouldn’t stay anywhere else. 5 star experience for sure! Thank you hotel metropole
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Room Tip: Ocean front rooms are the bomb!
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Heidi M wrote a review Dec 2023
Portland, Oregon1 contribution
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Loved every second of our stay! Returned to the oceanfront suite after diving at casino point, turned in the fire and took a dreamy bath. In the morning, the hotel serves a Continental breakfast that has a little bit of everything - pastries, coffee, yogurt, and more to bring back to the suite and watch the waking town from the ocean-front deck. Would definitely recommend the Metropole to anyone visiting Avalon that wants a 5 star experience.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Response from Leiana Meister, General Manager at Hotel Metropole
Responded Jan 1, 2024
Thank you so much for your review, we are so lucky to have you as a returning guest! Can’t wait to welcome you back.
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TPhage wrote a review Nov 2023
Aspen, Colorado72 contributions67 helpful votes
Nothing like description. Here are pros and cons Pros 1. Location is great. Clean. Nice friendly and helpful staff. 2. Super noisy. They need to upgrade the windows and doors. Guests will hear all the ruckus outside. 3 am management moving garbage bins outside on cobble roads. Crows making loud caws outside our door. Mostly because the trash cans are behind the hotel where our door faces. I’m surprised with the $ they charge they haven’t made the windows double pane. The rooms look nothing like the online photos. We had a nice room with a fireplace. We did like that. The fireplace was locked up so you couldn’t open the glass for more warmth. Must think adults are children too. Breakfast is just continental. Muffins and coffee type thing. I’d definitely consider staying at Atwater next time.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Keep researching better hotels.
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Terry A wrote a review Nov 2023
Tucson, Arizona1 contribution1 helpful vote
I loved the view and the size of the room. We were right in the center looking over the harbor. I felt we had everything we needed. We had a small fridge, coffee/tea area, large bathroom (shower and tub) and a nice balcony. It was a little tricky for us to manage the air conditioning. I would stay there again.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Room Tip: no pool and roof top jacuzzy is very small. But if you are swimming in the ocean, you won't miss...
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PRICE RANGE
$230 - $313 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
United StatesCaliforniaCatalina IslandAvalon
NUMBER OF ROOMS
52
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Metropole
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel Metropole?
Nearby attractions include Catalina Island Conservancy (0.2 miles), Catalina Island Museum (0.10 miles), and Escape Room Catalina (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel Metropole?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a spa.
Which room amenities are available at Hotel Metropole?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and blackout curtains.
What food & drink options are available at Hotel Metropole?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel Metropole?
Conveniently located restaurants include Catalina Coffee & Cookie Co, Steve's Steakhouse, and Avalon Grille.
Does Hotel Metropole offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to meeting rooms and conference facilities during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Hotel Metropole?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.
Are there any historical sites close to Hotel Metropole?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Catalina Island Casino Ballroom (0.3 miles).
Does Hotel Metropole have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the harbor view available here.
Is Hotel Metropole accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.