This beautiful colonial hotel is situated right in the heart of Hanoi and the Sofitel Metropole is the perfect place from which to enjoy this stunning city and to return to for amazing food, seamless service and exceptional facilities.
Highlights
French colonial property with a rich history
Centrally located in Hanoi
364 rooms and suites divided between two wings
Luxurious three-level spa
A French colonial style property built in 1901, the Sofitel Metropole Hanoi boasts a rich history and a century long tradition of hospitality for ambassadors and writers, statesmen and entrepreneurs. Located in the centre of Hanoi, the Sofitel's position is ideal for those wanting to immerse themselves into Hanoi life for a few days.
All the Sofitel Metropole's rooms and suites, both in the original grandeur of the Historical Wing and the newer neo-classical Opera Wing, are stylishly decorated and have all the modern facilities one can expect from a hotel of this class. A Club Floor with breakfast, afternoon tea, evening cocktails and butler service is available that prefer their stay to include these extra facilities and services.
There is a variety of high standard restaurants including the elite and avante garde Angelina restaurant, Spices Garden Restaurant with its exotic Vietnamese flavours and the best French restaurant in town, Beaulieu. The hotel also has a stunning outdoor pool in the courtyard garden and a lavish three-level spa.
When to visit
The food at the Metropole is a real highlight, especially the chocolate buffet at afternoon tea.
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