As if someone had dropped a Parisian mansion into an oft-walked street in Hanoi, the Metropole is a delightful blend of hidden history and lavish design. Grab cocktails named after famous guests above an old bomb shelter and satisfy your sweet tooth at the chocolate library where the first movie in South East Asia was played. With Franco-inspired elegance, the hotel is a scenic stroll from the sights of the French Quarter but a night at the opera can easily be swapped for a wander through the ancient citadel. After discovering Hanoi's cacophony of old and new, return by limo for a well-deserved massage!
With a whopping 364 rooms and suites, accommodation at The Metropole is a silky combination of polished hardwood floors, tailored carpets and tall windows. In the Metropole Wing, the style is inspired by 1920s France and Asia and the suites are particularly grand with rich furnishings, metallic drapes and names garnered from its famous guests. The Opera Wing is more mod with a range of open-plan rooms and Neo-Classical suites with a spa room and spacious lounge. The en-suite bathrooms are decked out in honey-coloured marble with a wall of mirrors, clawfoot tubs and Hermes toiletries.
Learning the stellar backstory of the Metropole! At over 100 years old, it's welcomed everyone from Charlie Chaplin to Joan Baez and you'll transported back through time as jazz fills the air on a Saturday night.
Suites are divided between the original Metropole and the newer Opera wing; the former have a classic charm and the latter are more contemporary in a quieter spot.
Although it makes a lovely venue for a cocktail, the pool is on the small side for a hotel this size.
Start with a recommended trip or create one from scratch
Sofitel Legend Metropole can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Vietnam trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Vietnam trips featuring Sofitel Legend Metropole or get advice and suggestions from one of our Vietnam specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Sofitel Legend Metropole start from around $540, or US$540, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
‘Real deal’ Vietnam in the wonderfully chaotic capital
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