Sofitel Legend Metropole is located close to the Opera House in Hanoï's French Quarter. A French colonial style property built in 1901 – the Grand Dame of Southeast Asia – is where you experience the colonial grandeur and timeless elegance. Located close to the Opera House in Hanoï's French Quarter this legendary property brings you into intimate contact with the opulence of another era. Staying at the Metropole is to surround yourself in the hotel’s rich heritage and its traditions.
All the Sofitel Metropole's 364 rooms and suites, both in the original Historical Wing and the newer neo-classical Opera Wing, are stylishly decorated and have all the modern facilities. A Club Floor has added benefits that include access to the club lounge, breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cocktails. A butler service is also available that prefer their stay to include these extra facilities and services.
There is a variety of elegant restaurants at the Sofitel Legend Metropole. Angelina offers western cuisine with Italian influences, Spices Garden has its exotic Vietnamese flavours and Le Beaulieu is a standout, thanks to authentic haute French cuisine. Le Spa du Metropole is regarded as Hanoi’s finest, offering soothing treatments and there is an outdoor swimming pool.
Stay Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has 364 rooms and suites in two wings. There are two sides of the hotel, one is the older Historical wing and the other was recently built and boasts a more modern look. The Historical Wing’s rooms are designed in French classical architecture with Vietnamese flair and wooden floors. While the rooms in the Opera wing are designed in neoclassic style using harmonious red, black and white decor with state-of-the-art equipment.
ChildCare Children are welcome to stay at the Sofitel Metropole, Hanoi. Some rooms can be interconnected and are best for families. There are also play areas for children. Babysitting service can be arranged, if request.
Dine There are three restaurants at the Sofitel Metropole. The trendy Angelina restaurant is Hanoi’s favourite Italian restaurant. For the most authentic French cuisine, head for Le Beaulieu Restaurant which is particularly well known for Sunday brunch. Spices Garden Restaurant has a discerning choice of Vietnamese cuisine and offers inside and courtyard dining. For refreshments hit the Bamboo Bar or the La Terrasse du Metropole Bar is inspired by famous Parisian cafes.
Relax Facilities available at the Sofitel Legend Metropole include Le Spa du Metropole. Set on two levels, it has some of the most romantic 1930s style spa treatment rooms. There is a hammam, sauna, Jacuzzi and an outdoor swimming pool. There are also indoor and outdoor children's playgrounds. After your day’s excursion of the city, relax in the hotel’s lovely pool with a graciously appointed pool bar with rattan fans.
Experience About 10 min walk, from the Sofitel Legend Metropole and past the Ho Hoan Lake to the northwest, is the Hanoi Old Quarter. Discover the historical sights and restaurants serving traditional bites of Hanoi. Sample sumptuous street food and local delicacies that the city is famous for and enjoy the antique charm of the Old Quarter. It brings to life what many people imagine Hanoi to be, and exploring this area on foot is highly recommended for all visitors to Vietnam’s capital city.
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Location Sofitel Legend Metropole is located close to the Opera House in downtown Hanoi's French Quarter.
Getting There International flight from the UK take about 11-hours to Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport. Sofitel Metropole is 50-minutes from the airport.
When to go The best time to visit Hanoi is from February to April and September to November avoiding the heat and the rain. The official peak season in Vietnam is from September to April as these months see the least rain. December to February are the cooler months. May to September is the rainy season with the most rain failing in July and August and typhoons are possible.
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