Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
21.025666, 105.855525Overview
5-star colonial landmark in Hanoi since 1901 with Forbes and MICHELIN accolades
Rooms & Suites
The Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi offers two distinct wings - the Heritage Wing, opened in 1901, and the neo-classical Opera Wing. Guests in Grand Premium rooms, Grand Luxury rooms, and suites can access Club Metropole benefits, which include 24-hour Majordome service and a curated selection of exclusive offerings. The Heritage Wing rooms feature French colonial décor, while Opera Wing rooms provide a more contemporary take on luxury, all with soundproofing and premium bedding.
Dining & Bars
The hotel houses six restaurants and bars, including Le Beaulieu for contemporary French fine-dining and Spice Garden for elevated Vietnamese cuisine. The Bamboo Bar offers an Indochine setting by the heated outdoor pool, while angelina delivers a world-class beverage program alongside imaginative comfort food. Le Club Bar serves its signature Metropole brasserie and iconic high tea, and La Terrasse brings Parisian-inspired al fresco dining to the sidewalks of Hanoi.
Wellness & Facilities
Le Spa du Metropole provides a range of treatments combining local and international wellness traditions, including massage, body wraps, and facials in a tranquil setting. The heated outdoor pool is surrounded by lush gardens and offers a pool bar, sun loungers, and towels. The SoFIT fitness centre is fully equipped with cardio machines and weights, and the hotel also features a steam room, hot tub, and spa lounge.
Historical Experiences
The hotel's Path of History & Bomb Shelter Tour allows guests to explore a hidden bomb shelter used during the Vietnam War, guided by the Metropole's resident historians. This tour, included for all guests, reveals stories of famous visitors like Charlie Chaplin and Joan Baez, who sheltered there during the 1972 Christmas Bombing. The hotel also offers walking tours of the surrounding French Quarter and evening live music performances.
Location & Services
Located in Hanoi's historical quarter, the hotel is a 5-minute walk from Hoan Kiem Lake and steps from the Hanoi Opera House and St. Joseph's Cathedral. The Club Metropole lounge offers a private space for breakfast, afternoon tea, and evening cocktails with panoramic city views. Business travelers can use the Thang Long Hall meeting facilities, and the concierge team provides currency exchange, tour desk, and airport shuttle services.
- Property age: Open since 1901 with two distinct wings
- Rooms: Heritage Wing and Opera Wing with Club Metropole benefits
- Dining: 6 restaurants and bars including Le Beaulieu and Spice Garden
- Award: Forbes Travel Guide 5-Star Rating since 2024
- Unique tour: Path of History & Bomb Shelter Tour with resident historians
- Wellness: Le Spa du Metropole with East-meets-West treatments
- Target: Luxury travelers and business professionals seeking historical experiences
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed2 Single beds
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Queen-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Queen-size bed2 Single beds1 King-size bed
Facilities
Main facilities
Off-site car park
Luggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Poolside snack bar
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Paid airport shuttle
Fitness centre
Outdoor swimming pool
Heated swimming pool
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Sports trainer
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Night club
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Turkish bath
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Massage
- Shallow end
Room view
- Garden view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
| 💵 Lowest room price | 308 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 1.1 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 26.9 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Noi Bai International, HAN |
Location
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