Metropole Hotel in Torquay

The Metropole Hotel offers free parking on-site for all guests, a rare find in central Torquay. A lift serves all floors, and the property is non-smoking throughout with key card access and smoke alarms for safety. Packed lunches are available for day trips, and an invoice can be provided upon request.

All 93 rooms include a private bathroom, TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and a hairdryer. South-facing rooms offer views across the gardens toward the sea. Each room is cleaned daily with fresh towels provided on request.

The hotel lies a few minutes' walk from Torquay's seafront, with restaurants and shops around the marina reachable in 15 minutes. Brixham and Paignton are within easy reach by public transport, and the hotel's carpark allows guests to leave their car and explore. Torquay's Princess Theatre and neighbouring Babbacombe Theatre offer year-round programmes of entertainment just a short distance away.

The restaurant is located on the lower ground floor and serves breakfast and dinner with a menu that includes a chef's special each day. Breakfast offers a buffet of cereals and fruit alongside cooked-to-order hot dishes served on heated plates. Dietary requirements such as gluten-free options are catered for with advance notice.

The bar features a dancefloor and provides live entertainment most evenings, including singers and a bingo caller. The bar manager also performs as a singer, and some nights feature a comedy act with a character called 'Miss Daisy'. Entertainment begins at 8.30 pm with a break for bingo at 9.15 pm.