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400 guests max4,000 sq.ft.72 × 55 × 10 ft
The Metropole by Keyboard Hotels, ST Stand Road, opp. Bank of Baroda, E Ward, Gawliwada, Rao Colony, Lonavala, Maharashtra, India
Four decades of hosting milestone events in the Sahyadri hills give The Metropole by Keyboard Hotels a functional advantage that newer Lonavala properties simply cannot replicate — a mature, landscaped estate in Gawliwada where outdoor settings and indoor halls operate simultaneously without one disrupting the other. The property sits within easy driving distance of the Mumbai–Pune Expressway, making it a practical choice for corporate groups and families travelling from both metros. With a floating capacity of up to 400 guests, the scale suits mid-to-large celebrations, leadership offsites, and multi-day MICE programmes equally well.
The Metropole offers a combination of banquet halls and open-air lawns that can be configured independently or in conjunction for tiered guest flows. The primary banquet hall accommodates seated dinners and theatre-style conference arrangements, while the lawns handle pre-function receptions, cocktail evenings, and pheras with the Sahyadri ridgeline as a natural backdrop. This dual-zone layout means a corporate planner can run a parallel breakout session indoors while the main conference continues in a larger hall — a logistical advantage that single-floor banquet venues in Lonavala cannot easily offer. The property's in-house event coordination team manages floor transitions and vendor access across both zones.
For MICE planners, The Metropole functions as a contained retreat destination — accommodation, dining, and event infrastructure on a single property eliminates the coordination overhead of managing off-site catering or transport between venues. For weddings and social gatherings, the lawn settings allow for multi-function formats: a morning mehendi on the grass, an evening reception under the open sky, and a sit-down dinner in the hall. One contextual nuance planners should factor in: Lonavala's monsoon season, running approximately June through September, brings heavy rainfall that will affect outdoor event feasibility, and contingency indoor arrangements should be confirmed at the RFP stage rather than closer to the event date.
The Gawliwada address places The Metropole away from the commercial density of Lonavala Market, which translates to quieter surroundings during event nights but does require guests to arrange transport from the railway station or Expressway exits. The property offers guest rooms and suites to support multi-day programmes, removing the need for a secondary hotel block — a meaningful cost and logistical simplification for corporate HR teams managing delegate accommodation alongside event budgets. Dining is handled in-house, with catering packages typically structured for banquet formats. Groups with specific cuisine requirements or external catering preferences should clarify the property's vendor policy during the enquiry phase.
The Metropole by Keyboard Hotels is listed on Spalba with verified capacity details, event space specifications, and direct enquiry access — removing the back-and-forth that typically delays venue shortlisting. Planners can compare floor layouts, review seating configurations, and send an RFP directly through the listing. For corporate teams evaluating Lonavala as a retreat destination and for families planning large-format celebrations with 200 to 400 guests, the Spalba listing provides the documentation needed to move from venue discovery to a confirmed site visit with a single workflow.
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The Metropole by Keyboard Hotels in Gawliwada, Lonavala can host events ranging from intimate gatherings to larger celebrations. The property offers multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces suited for weddings, corporate retreats, and social functions. For a confirmed breakdown of banquet hall, lawn, and combined capacity figures, planners can submit a direct enquiry through the Spalba listing to receive venue-specific layout options.
The Metropole by Keyboard Hotels supports multiple event setup formats including theatre, banquet, and cocktail arrangements across its indoor and outdoor spaces. The property is suitable for destination weddings, corporate offsite events, MICE gatherings, and social celebrations. Planners looking to confirm specific configurations and combine spaces for multi-session programmes can explore layout details directly through the Spalba property listing.
The Metropole by Keyboard Hotels, situated in the scenic Gawliwada area of Lonavala, offers outdoor spaces alongside indoor banquet facilities, making it a sought-after hotel event venue in the Lonavala hills. Outdoor areas are well suited for cocktail evenings, wedding ceremonies, and team-building activities. Availability and weather contingency arrangements can be confirmed by reaching out through the Spalba enquiry form.
The Metropole by Keyboard Hotels operates an in-house catering service covering a range of Indian and continental cuisines for banquet and event packages. The property can accommodate dietary preferences including vegetarian and Jain meal requirements. For multi-day corporate hospitality packages in Lonavala, customised menu planning is typically coordinated with the banqueting team. Specific menu details and pricing can be requested via Spalba.
The Metropole by Keyboard Hotels manages catering through its in-house banquet operations, which is the standard policy for properties under the Keyboard Hotels group. External caterers or food vendors may be subject to the property's vendor empanelment norms. Planners who require a specific external cuisine format should confirm the current external vendor policy directly with the events team via the Spalba enquiry channel.
The Metropole by Keyboard Hotels provides essential audio-visual infrastructure for corporate conferences and seminars, including projector or screen setups, PA systems, and microphone arrangements. High-speed Wi-Fi connectivity is available across the property to support hybrid meeting formats. Planners requiring advanced LED wall setups or dedicated technical crew support should specify requirements at the time of booking through the Spalba platform.
The Metropole by Keyboard Hotels is located in the Gawliwada locality of Lonavala, placing it within a short distance of Lonavala railway station, which is well connected to Pune and Mumbai by frequent express and local trains. This accessibility makes it a practical destination wedding hotel in the Lonavala hills for outstation guests. Pune International Airport is approximately 65 to 70 kilometres away via the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.
The Metropole by Keyboard Hotels provides on-site parking for event guests. For large-scale events where vehicle volume is high, the events team can advise on overflow parking arrangements in advance. Planners coordinating guest transportation from Mumbai or Pune for destination events should confirm dedicated drop-off and parking logistics directly with the property through the Spalba enquiry system.
The Metropole by Keyboard Hotels, Lonavala aims to provide a comfortable experience for all guests. Planners with specific accessibility requirements for differently-abled attendees, including ground-floor event space access or ramp availability, are encouraged to raise these requirements explicitly when submitting their event enquiry through Spalba so that the venue team can confirm the exact arrangements in place.
For destination events and weddings at The Metropole by Keyboard Hotels, advance booking of at least three to six months is advisable, particularly for peak Lonavala seasons between October and February and during long weekends. The property is a popular corporate offsite booking destination near Pune and Mumbai. Planners can check live date availability and initiate a holding enquiry directly through the Spalba listing page.
Once a planner submits an enquiry for The Metropole by Keyboard Hotels via Spalba, the property's events team is notified and typically responds with a proposal covering space availability, tentative pricing, and package options. Spalba facilitates direct communication between the planner and the venue, removing intermediaries. Planners can use the platform to compare proposals, request virtual walkthroughs, and track their shortlisted venues in one place.
The Metropole by Keyboard Hotels is a full-service hotel in Lonavala with guest rooms and suites available for outstation attendees, making it a practical choice for multi-day destination weddings and corporate retreats. Planners can request room block arrangements for event guests as part of the overall event package. Exact room inventory, suite types, and check-in policies can be confirmed through Spalba.
The Metropole by Keyboard Hotels supports destination weddings in Lonavala with banquet and outdoor spaces for mehendi, sangeet, wedding ceremony, and reception functions. The property coordinates with the events team for multi-function event scheduling. As a hillside wedding hotel near Mumbai and Pune, it accommodates guest accommodation alongside the event. Bridal suite availability and décor vendor policy details can be requested via the Spalba listing.
The Metropole by Keyboard Hotels is equipped to host multi-day corporate conferences, leadership retreats, and MICE programmes. The combination of indoor meeting spaces, outdoor team-activity areas, and on-site accommodation makes it suitable for back-to-back session formats. Corporate planners requiring GST-compliant billing, formal event packages, or dedicated event coordinator support should confirm these specifics when enquiring through the Spalba platform.
The Metropole by Keyboard Hotels works with décor arrangements for events either through empanelled vendors familiar with the property's spaces or through an in-house coordination process. Event planners who prefer to bring their own décor teams are advised to clarify the property's external vendor policy during the initial enquiry stage, as permissions and service charges may apply. This can be confirmed directly through the Spalba enquiry channel.
