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1901

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

Hanoi, Viet Nam
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15 Ngo Quyen Street, Hanoi, Viet Nam, 10000 Original Property Opened in 1901 Historic Hotels Worldwide member since 2014

Situated in the heart of the Vietnamese Capital, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has been Hanoi’s legendary landmark since 1901. The hotel has a long tradition as a luxury venue for prestigious events and as a popular rendezvous for business and leisure travelers, including playwrights, ambassadors, and heads of state. It was here that Charlie Chaplin held his honeymoon and where Somerset Maugham wrote The Gentleman in the Parlour. Located within the quaint French Quarter of Hanoi’s bustling metropolis, travelers are just moments away from the city’s most pristine attractions. A range of storied sights awaits within this prestigious neighborhood, such as the Presidential Palace, the Hanoi Citadel, and the Dong Xuan Market. The Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi is a terrific location to explore the superb heritage of Vietnam’s spectacular capital city.

Discover

  • Discover the French Colonial-style architecture of the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel. Originally established in 1901, this stunning historical structure was designed by the renowned architects André Ducamp and Gustave-Émile Dumoutier.
  • Admire the historic accommodations of the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi. This amazing historic hotel has hosted many illustrious guests over the years, including W. Somerset Maugham, Charlie Chaplin, and Joan Baez.
  • Stroll the quaint French Old Quarter, where the Metropole Hanoi's intricate architecture hearkens back to French colonial history.

Explore

  • See the ornate colonial-era grandeur of the Hanoi Opera House, first opened in 1911.
  • Visit the Temple of the Jade Mountain on Hoàn Kiếm Lake.
  • Watch traditional Vietnamese performing arts at Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre.

Experience

  • Experience a thrilling theatrical performance at the Hanoi Opera House. Founded in 1911, this amazing venue is one of the best places in the city to attend a classical music concert.
  • Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, where the Vietnamese leader's body is on display at this historical site.
  • Appreciate the Vietnam Military History Museum, which features historical artifacts from different campaigns in Southeast Asian wars, as well as a collection of American, French, and Soviet aircraft and tanks.

Taste

  • Dine at Le Beaulieu Restaurant for some of Hanoi's most authentic French dishes, including a vibrant Sunday brunch in a spirited brasserie atmosphere. Le Beaulieu boasts one of the most extensive wine collections in Hanoi, featuring more than 600 references and 1,600 bottles, including over 100 Grand Cru Classés and wines from leading chateaux, vintners, and wineries from France and around the world.
  • Taste the delicious Metropole Mooncakes. The hand-baked, preservative-free mooncakes are made from authentic and innovative recipes and infused with Metropole’s gourmet touch. The Mid-Autumn Festival, celebrated annually on the 15th day of the 8th month in the East Asian lunar calendar, is a time for families to come together to enjoy delicious teas and mooncakes, while giving thanks and praying for good fortune in the year ahead. Known as Tet Trung Thu in Vietnam, the festival traditionally signifies the end of the harvest season.
  • Enjoy a meal at angelina, Hanoi’s bespoke cocktail bar, whisky lounge, and restaurant. The angelina kitchen uses the finest ingredients to serve innovative comfort food with a handmade touch. The menu reflects the seasons, and the chef’s creativity, offering locals and travelers imaginative comfort food with a fresh attitude.
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FEATURED ACCOMMODATIONS

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Grand Prestige Suite
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Special Occasions

Meetings & Groups

With 11 exclusive spaces, each meeting room at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi welcomes travelers for their distinct event, whether it be a corporate function or social gathering. Visitors have flocked to the hotel time and time again for its traditional spaces brimming with historical charm, with customized details such as seating, lighting, design aesthetics, catering, and much more with the careful guidance of the Event Concierge team. In addition to events such as glamorous receptions, large-scale conferences, and elegant dinner functions, bespoke events can be arranged by the staff offsite at the city's most notable venues, from the Opera House, to the Temple of Literature, allowing the hotel city of Hanoi to boast elegant spaces for the perfect event.

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Special Occasions

Weddings

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has welcomed celebrated couples since 1901 to partake in an unforgettable wedding experience. French and Vietnamese design aesthetics blend together to create a traditional ambiance, offering exquisite spaces for a ceremony, reception, and more. Each couple is afforded a dedicated wedding coordinator, assisting in the customization of a perfect celebration. With 364 rooms and suites, the wedding party and guests are housed within elegant surroundings, with a suite for the special couple, as well.

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Special Occasions

Meetings & Groups

With 11 exclusive spaces, each meeting room at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi welcomes travelers for their distinct event, whether it be a corporate function or social gathering. Visitors have flocked to the hotel time and time again for its traditional spaces brimming with historical charm, with customized details such as seating, lighting, design aesthetics, catering, and much more with the careful guidance of the Event Concierge team. In addition to events such as glamorous receptions, large-scale conferences, and elegant dinner functions, bespoke events can be arranged by the staff offsite at the city's most notable venues, from the Opera House, to the Temple of Literature, allowing the hotel city of Hanoi to boast elegant spaces for the perfect event.

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Special Occasions

Weddings

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has welcomed celebrated couples since 1901 to partake in an unforgettable wedding experience. French and Vietnamese design aesthetics blend together to create a traditional ambiance, offering exquisite spaces for a ceremony, reception, and more. Each couple is afforded a dedicated wedding coordinator, assisting in the customization of a perfect celebration. With 364 rooms and suites, the wedding party and guests are housed within elegant surroundings, with a suite for the special couple, as well.

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