I've written previously on TripAdvisor about using Priceline - especially the "name your own price" facility, but when it works to your advantage it is unbeatable for prices.

Before leaving the US for London at the end of January I made a bid for 5 nights and got this 4* hotel.

Hilton Metropole is one of the 'forgotten' hotels of London being a little bit north of the centre but is actually well located for many functions. When I physically looked at the room I decided that while it had a good 14th floor view, it was a little too compact.
The friendly desk staff sorted me out very quickly by offering an executive room at an upgrade price of GBP30/ night.
As this includes use of the executive club with continental breakfast, drinks etc and use of the business email computers I opted to take it.
I was very glad I did because I was then ready for when I had to make a return visit to London a week later and Priceline allocated me the same hotel. I did the same upgrade - this time at GBP10/night - apparently the upgrade charge depends on how much you pay for a standard room. At GBP10 per night I was quite delighted. So thumbs up to Priceline this time.

While the club provides sandwiches etc mid afternoon I went across the road to Marks & Spencer who have a range of excellent sandwiches at a reasonable price. Because of alternative dinner plans I did not eat in the hotel restaurants or nearby establishments which have correctly been identified as generally Arabic.
Getting around from Metropole is simple - regular visitors to London will find it economical to buy an Oystercard which allows bus and tube travel. Edware Road station underground is one minute away and just a few stops to Barbican and the City. A range of buses passing the front door will take you on to Oxford Street or to Victoria Station. Paddington railway station (15 minutes to Heathrow) is roughly 10 minutes walk and is, thankfully, a flat surface route all the way - important when schlepping a heavy bag.

Sadly I didn't have time to use the fine looking 2nd floor pool, also open to executive club members.
I have no real complaints about the hotel - except maybe they might upgrade their TV services to more than 5 UK and three continental channels.

Stayed for 2 nights in London.

Had a room on the 17th floor so we had a good view of the London Skyline - We even had a little show put on by the neighbours, but thats another story!

Room was good - Clean and tidy!

Breakfast was fine

The location of the hotel is good - Edgware Road tube station is 2 mins away.

The only downside is the parking prices £30 per day. And the hotel is in the congestion charging zone!

I've stayed in the Tower Hotel previously and they only charge £14 per day and they are based right next door to the Tower of London.

Stayed here for a long weekend with family. Hotel is in reasonable condition and pleasant furnishings. Room carpet was starting to show wear. Otherwise OK. We eat in the restaurant on Thursady evening and it was awful. Sent food back. The worst steak I've ever attemted to eat.

Hotel is a good 15 - 20 minute walk to Marble Arch but there is a tube station a 2 minute walk away.

Not much around the hotel itself. Mainly a lot of Middle Eastern shops and reaturants which were interesting to see the different foods.

I don't think I'll be staying here again.

Me and my partner stayed in double room in the tower part of the hotel. The view over London was impressive and we loved the location. Edgware Road was a great for a late night waterpipe and tea when walking back to the hotel after a night out dining. However, our room was pretty basic and quite small and worn down, not the standard we expected for a Hilton Hotel. The hotel is huge and felt quite impersonal, even though the staff was very friendly and helpful. We also had some problems with the elevators, we sometimes had to wait for quite some time for an elevator to come. And when your room is on the 19th floor you are not that keen to start walking.