The Metropolitan Hotel &; Spa and Travel Span Magazine proudly celebrated an intimate occasion to remember 25 glorious years of excellence. The celebration was not just an anniversary but a shared journey of passion, excellence, and evolution of The Metropolitan Hotel & Spa — India’s leading standalone independent hotel, renowned for its luxury, quality, innovation, and commitment.
The glitzy night saw gathering from distinguished delegates to corporate captains to fashionistas
who were seen enjoying the evening and relishing flavours from across the world. Guests at the
event were taken on an ‘Exotic Culinary Journey’.
Garden of Joy, poolside venue for the event was a sight to behold. To evoke the spirit and
cuisine of The Met’s restaurants, guests were treated to myriad visual and sensory experiences. A
curated feast awaited the guests, Sakura presented authentic Japanese spread, vibrant Indian
dishes from Chutney, Bar + Tandoor added a burst of flavour, the Zing, multi-cuisine station
offered eclectic delight. A special lounge was created by the poolside and served a selection of
premium finest alcoholic beverages and a range of interesting cocktails and mocktails created
especially for the evening. For those looking for a sweet ending, the Zing GourMET Shop
provided a wide range of mouth-watering delicacies and freshly baked confectionaries. A live
band kept Delhi’s glitterati soaked in the ambient mood.
On the occasion Mr. Vipul Gupta, Director, The Metropolitan Hotel said, “We didn’t just
toast the years that have passed but also honoured the vision that was set a quarter-century ago
by our Founder, Late Shri Satya Pal Gupta. His mission, values, and principles became the
foundation of this hotel’s culture and growth. We proudly carry his legacy forward with deep
respect and unwavering dedication. From crafting memorable moments to delivering exceptional
service, over the past 25 years, we have continuously evolved as a hospitality brand, and thrive to
create our niche in this industry for years to come. The whole journey has been challenging but a
satisfying one. On our 25 th Year, we get conferred upon with prestigious International award of
‘Best Iconic Hotel’ in Asia, it says all that we’re on the right path. We would like to thank our
guests, customers, associates, employees, stakeholders, etc. who have been associated with our
brand for the past 25 years”.
Following Mr. Gupta’s heartfelt Thank-you address, the celebration continued with a ceremonial
cake cutting and a collective toast, marking the momentous occasion for all attendees.
Mr. Devender Grover, Editor-In-Chief, Travel Span further added, “As we proudly complete
25 glorious years, it is an honour to welcome the esteemed delegates who have been part of this
remarkable story. This evening is a celebration of vision, resilience, and enduring partnerships.
Thank you for joining us as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and step confidently into
an exciting new chapter.”
The Met houses renowned restaurants to mesmerize guests with eclectic options to choose from
distinctive dining and wining experiences. To the global gourmet, The Met offers the award
winning Sakura, Indias first Japanese restaurant, Chutney, Bar + Tandoor offering diners an
indigenous fusion of pan–Indian cuisine, Zing, the all-day world cuisine restaurant featuring an
international platter set to tantalize the taste buds. In addition, The Met has a full
service Business Center, Club Lounge, stylish Banquet Halls and Meeting Venues, Health
Spa with Swimming Pool to provide the extras that our corporate business traveler expects.
The hotel is home to Craft House, a luxury lifestyle store, with its exclusive range of Indian
handicrafts, pashmina, jewellery, ayurvedic spa products and the most unusual and unique Indian
tea selections.
