Summary:
Step back into history at Hanoï's most storied 5-star hotel, the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoï welcomes guests to experience its colonial grandeur and timeless elegance.
Details:
Located steps from the Opera House in Hanoï's French Quarter this legendary property brings guests into intimate contact with the opulence of another era. Surround yourself in heritage as you stroll stately corridors and explore a dramatic past. Behind its classical white façade green shutters original wrought iron details and stately wood paneling reside over a century of stories. Stand on the walkways that grace its lush courtyard lawn and immerse yourself in the hotels rich traditions.
The French colonial-styled building of Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hotel has stood proudly close to the Old Quarter since 1901. Located in the heart of downtown Hanoi, the hotel has a rich history and a century-long tradition of welcoming ambassadors, writers, heads of state, and entrepreneurs. Indulge in your gastronomical experience with excellent French cuisine at Le Beaulieu, Hanoi specialties at Spices Garden, and premium Italian steak at Angelina. Seven function rooms, a swimming pool, fitness center, and the recently built Le Spa du Metropole are also available for guests. The Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hotel is a fine blend of Vietnamese hospitality and European grandeur that offers a legendary service.
Hotel Highlights:
- Just steps from Hanoi’s magnificent Opera House
- A luxury grand heritage hotel
- One of South East Asia’s most historic hotels
- Still retaining the hotel’s original fin-de-siècle grandeur style
- Stunning outdoor pool in the courtyard garden
- The food is a real highlight, especially the chocolate buffet at afternoon tea, including Italian cuisine, classic Vietnamese dishes and French brasserie fare.
- The Metropole's 'Path of History' provides a fascinating 50 minute lesson on the Vietnam years of conflict.
- The underground bomb shelters were re-discovered in recent years and have just opened to guests to view with an informative guide.