We really really enjoyed our stay at the Metropole. Our two young daughters absolutely loved the pool and made the most of it by going three times in less than 24 hours!
It's a huge old place, hard to imagine someone has recently taken it over from the family who had owned it for years, as it needs quite a bit of TLC, but we were happy.
On the downside, we had to wait quite a while to check in as the reception was deserted when we arrived, the mattresses on the kids' bunkbeds were very uncomfortable with springs poking through - even our 7 year old noticed this.
Plenty of upsides though, the free breakfast was welcomed by us all and the staff were friendly and helpful.