In the heart of Leeds City Center, The Met Hotel offers a unique blend of luxury and eco-friendliness. Savor dinner at Tempus Restaurant, unwind by the fireplace in the lobby, or stay active at the gym. With helpful staff and free in-room WiFi, this hotel near First Direct Arena is an ideal retreat.
King Street West Yorkshire, Leeds, England, LS1 2HQ
What's nearby
Trinity Leeds Mall - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
O2 Academy Leeds - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
University of Leeds - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
First Direct Arena - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Royal Armouries - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Getting around
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 27 min drive
Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield) - 60 min drive
Leeds Station - 4 min walk
Cottingley Station - 8 min drive
Bramley Station - 8 min drive
Restaurants
The Station (Wetherspoon) - 3 min walk
Brew Society - 3 min walk
West Riding - 1 min walk
Pret a Manger - 3 min walk
Juici Sushi - 2 min walk
About this property
The Met Hotel
The Met Hotel puts you a short five-minute drive from First Direct Arena and University of Leeds. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Tempus Restaurant, which serves dinner. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers.
At a glance
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Hotel size
120 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
On-site self-parking (GBP 20 per night)
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
24-hour room service
Working away
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fireplace in reception
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Room amenities
Be entertained
42-inch TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
Tempus Restaurant – This restaurant only serves dinner.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 17.00 for adults and GBP 17.00 for children
Renovations and closures
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from September 16 2024 to September 30 2025 (dates subject to change):
Fitness facilities
Parking
Self-parking costs GBP 20 per night
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Met Hotel Leeds
Met Leeds
Metropole Hotel Leeds
Frequently asked questions
Does The Met Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Met Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Met Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Met Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 20 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Met Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an on-site casino at The Met Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Mecca Bingo (16-min drive) is nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near The Met Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Tempus Restaurant.
What's the area around The Met Hotel like?
The Met Hotel is in Leeds City Center, a short 4-minute walk from Leeds Station and 14 minutes' walk from University of Leeds. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.
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The Met Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Location
Bathroom
Elevator
Bed
Lobby
Train station
Shower
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as good, lovely, and excellent with a great selection. (28 reviews)
It was one night stay, very clean I believe they have renovated the building and rooms so everything felt brand new! Definitely choose this hotel again
Anastasiia
Anastasiia, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 August 2025
Great Stay
Comfortable bed
Lovely Shower
Great stay despite all the renovation work going on
Becky
Becky, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 August 2025
Superb hotel
Superb hotel. Staff were friendly and highly efficient.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 August 2025
Leeds centre.Fantastic room.
What a lovely hotel.rooms are big clean and modern. Bed so comfy. .we came for a wedding here and the venue was great.food was hot and tasty.
Hazel
Hazel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 August 2025
The metropolitan
The hotel was lovely. Excellent room and comfy bed.
P
P, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 August 2025
Leeds Awa
What a diamond of a place, lovely hotel
Still getting refurbished but don't let that put you off
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 July 2025
Excellent check in staff
Dawn
Dawn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 June 2025
Great locqtion
Gorgeous room, great location
Leanne
Leanne, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 August 2025
Leeds day out but dont mention the football
Fine, check in person was very friendly, polite and helpful.
Breakfast dtaff also very helpful and polite. Very nice to have an individual cooked breakfast in place of the "help yousrlf" variety.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 July 2025
Fabulous staff in a challenging time with lots of refurb work going on in the hotel. Very informative and friendly. The newly refurbished room was superb.
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 July 2025
Exceptional.
Wow 😍 what a beautiful hotel! room was absolutely gorgeous everything was so clean and fresh looking just so modern and fabulous. Lovely lady at check so welcoming will definitely be staying at this hotel again
Janice
Janice, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 July 2025
Hotel going through major renovation.this did not impact on our stay.
Stay pleasant and welcoming
John
John, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 June 2025
It looks that it will be a great hotel again, but we where in the middle of the renovation!
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
15 June 2025
Nice polite staff
david
david, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
11 June 2025
Good location, small room. Travelodge Leeds central much better rooms for same price.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
14 February 2025
Very nice stay, comfortable beds, good value.
Rebekah
Rebekah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 June 2025
The room was good stayedfor one night only. I was comfortable it was all good.
Christine
Christine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 May 2025
Hotel is undergoing works but still a nice place to stay, very friendly staff and comfortable rooms
david and sharon
david and sharon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 June 2025
Renovation works currently going on throughout.
Oliver
Oliver, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 June 2025
Hotel room was very clean. I was impressed by the amenities available. The bed wasn't the comfiest I've ever had, but for the price I can't complain.
Sam
Sam, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 February 2025
Everything was amazing and perfect location .
Shadi
Shadi, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
20 July 2025
I’ve stayed at the met quite a few times, new rooms very nice sadly air conditioning was not working as still in process of refurbishment also the lift out of order yesterday, stairs had to be used however these are still in part refurbishment.
Adriaan
Adriaan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 May 2025
Close to shops and mainline train station. Staff welcoming and helpful. Competitively priced and good value.