“A Hanoi icon since its opening in 1901, this grand historic hotel promises a sophisticated fusion of French colonial-era charm and more contemporary glamour. Generous rooms & suites are housed in two wings, and guests are invited to gather in terrific bars & eateries. A timeless city landmark. ”
“A Hanoi icon since its opening in 1901, this grand historic hotel promises a sophisticated fusion of French colonial-era charm and more contemporary glamour. Generous rooms & suites are housed in two wings, and guests are invited to gather in terrific bars & eateries. A timeless city landmark. ”
Hotel Review
Born in 1901 as "un grand hotel" in the classic French style, the Metropole has taken to the 21st century with enthusiasm and great success. Every class of room is on offer. Even at the lower end rooms are an immaculate confection of mahogany, teak, white linens, great beds and generous bathrooms. The public areas are a stylish theatre – away from Hanoi’s mad rush; a quiet garden restaurant and bar in the bamboo colonial style, a pool, shops selling irresistible pastries and deli foods, smart restaurants for smart dining, and on the outside a French street café, with staff who are genuinely keen to make the weary survivor of Vietnam’s travel scene welcome and comfortable. No synthetic niceness here. There are a small number of hotels around the world that are worth a detour just to visit. The Metropole is one of them.
Written by Gavin Don
Recommended For
- Theatre
- Just 160 metres from the famous Hanoi Opera House, perfect for catching an operatic performance after dinner
- Foodies
- The hotel's restaurants are some of the best you'll find in Hanoi & the culinary school is second-to-none
- City Style
- An iconic building fusing the French-era charm of its 1901 origins with sophisticated modern style
- Cooking classes
- The hotel's fabulous cookery school offers half-day and full-day courses
- Great walks
- Stroll round Hoan Kiem Lake and check out the famous red bridge and the temple at its centre
- Local markets
- Get lost and find some great deals at Dong Xuan market, the largest in Hanoi
- Hotel Entertainment
- Join fellow guests for buzzy live DJ nights on weekends
- Learning
- Museums
- Cycling
- Sights nearby
- Designer Shopping
- Close to nightlife
- Landmark
- A Hanoi institution since its opening in 1901, during the French colonial era
- Restaurant
- Three restaurants serving Vietnamese, French and Italian cusine.
- Spa
- Offering a range of Eastern and Western therapies
- Designer
- Gourmet
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Family Suites
- Lively
- Colonial
- Sit-out Terrace
- Full of character
- Good wine list
- Lively area
- Opulent
- 5* Luxury
- Grand Hotel
- Artworks
- Boutique
- Historic
- Chic
- Gym
- Antiques
- Child friendly
- Business Hotel
- Conference facilities
- Disabled access
- Wellbeing
- Traditional
- Charming
- Luxury
- Romantic
- Views
Facilities
- Restaurant
- Three restaurants serving Vietnamese, French and Italian cusine.
- Spa
- Offering a range of Eastern and Western therapies
- Garden
- Inner courtyard garden
- Swimming Pool
- Outdoor heated pool.
- Massage
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Safe
- Satellite / Cable TV
- Room service
- Laundry
- Bicycle hire
- Walking distance restaurants
- Family Suites
- Views
- Disabled access
- Gym
- Air conditioning
- Sit-out Terrace
- Meeting Room
- Car not required
- Conference facilities
- Concierge
- Sitting Room
- Babysitting
- No pets
- Airport transfer
- Bath robes
- Wifi
- 24 Hour room service
- Private dining room
- Outdoor dining
- Bar
- Business Centre
- Suites
- Child friendly
- Good wine list
Activities
- Theatre
- Just 160 metres from the famous Hanoi Opera House, perfect for catching an operatic performance after dinner
- Cooking classes
- The hotel's fabulous cookery school offers half-day and full-day courses
- Great walks
- Stroll round Hoan Kiem Lake and check out the famous red bridge and the temple at its centre
- Local markets
- Get lost and find some great deals at Dong Xuan market, the largest in Hanoi
- Hotel Entertainment
- Join fellow guests for buzzy live DJ nights on weekends
- Close to nightlife
- Learning
- Cycling
- Designer Shopping
- Sights nearby
- Museums
Map & Location
What's Nearby
Other Reviews
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
"It captures old-world colonial charm."
Originally published by Conde Nast Traveller (view article)
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
"Far from resting on its laurels, it has managed both to move with the times and retain its grandeur, combining modernity with old-school glamour, in the heart of Hanoi’s former French Quarter."
Originally published by The Telegraph (view article)
