Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

by Sofitel Legend

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5-star hotel
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A love story is waiting to be written at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi. This timeless hotel, set in a neoclassical building on a picturesque, tree-lined road, serves as the perfect setting for romantic escapes and unforgettable honeymoons. Just a 5-minute stroll from the iconic Hanoi Opera House, this opulent retreat is a piece of Hanoi’s rich history, providing a unique blend of culture, luxury, and comfort.

A Romantic Retreat in the Heart of Hanoi

The Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, a prominent fixture in the city since 1901, is a love letter to French colonial-style architecture. Its captivating white façade, green shutters, and wrought iron details are just the beginning. Step inside, and you’ll be welcomed by hardwood floors, high-end amenities, and genteel rooms that blend elegance with modern comfort.

Indulge in Luxurious Comfort

Each room in this refined hotel is a sanctuary of calm and luxury. Club-level rooms offer not just free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, but also access to a lounge with complimentary breakfast, afternoon tea, and cocktails. The 24-hour butler service ensures your every need is met, and you can start each day in an airy room overlooking the lush gardens or the vibrant city. For an extra touch of opulence, consider one of the ornate suites, complete with a separate living room.

Savor the Cuisine

Celebrating a passion for great cuisine, the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi houses a complement of distinctive bars and restaurants. From the bespoke cocktails at the Angelina to the Parisian café vibes of La Terrasse, and the exquisite French and Vietnamese dishes at Le Beaulieu and Spice Garden, each dining experience is a culinary journey.

Exceptional Amenities

Beyond the rooms and dining options, this hotel offers a heated outdoor pool, a posh spa, and a fitness center. Whether you’re hoping to unwind after a day of exploring Hanoi or simply want to luxuriate in the comfort of the hotel, these amenities are sure to enhance your stay.

Experience the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

As a favorite rendezvous for discerning travelers, including ambassadors, celebrities, and heads of state, the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi is more than just a hotel. It’s a testament to Hanoi’s fascinating history and a celebration of its rich heritage. For romantic travelers and honeymooners, it’s an enchanting destination that promises memorable moments and an authentic taste of Hanoi’s unique charm.


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Summary of Verified Guests at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

Honeymooners and romantic travelers highly recommend the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel in Hanoi for its superb location, luxurious amenities, and outstanding service. Guests were impressed with the spacious, well-appointed rooms, many of which feature charming features like clawfoot tubs and private courtyards. The hotel offers multiple dining options, including a Michelin star-rated restaurant, a poolside bar, and a buffet breakfast with a wide range of options. Guests also enjoyed the leisure amenities like the gym, heated pool, and spa. Additional highlights for many were the historical elements of the hotel, including a tour of the bomb shelters and the blend of the hotel's rich history with modern luxury. The staff's attention to detail and helpfulness in arranging local tours and restaurant bookings also received high praise.


Reviews of Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

Nice location

Stayed here for two nights. Excellent room, bed and pillows. Nice and quiet too. Very convenient location a staff very helpful to organise restaurants and whatever else is needed. Breakfast was ok albeit a bit pricey but was to be expected. All over ok.


Lovely older hotel

This lovely old hotel is situated in the French Quarter in Hanoi. Staff are excellent at their jobs and very friendly. Our room on the 1st floor had a small seating area outside in a courtyard that serviced around 10 rooms. Very private. The room itself had a queen size...

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Lives up to expectations

This is a famous landmark and very much a popular hotel for tourists. We found everything very professional and of the expected quality. However it is slightly victim to its fame. 2 of the 3 mornings our preferred area for breakfast(on the opera side) could not accommodate us as a...

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The perfect way to end our trip!

Our stay at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam, in February 2025 was truly legendary—as the name promises. We spent our final night in Vietnam at this extraordinary hotel, and I can only express one regret: that we didn’t stay for two nights! From start to finish, every...

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Fabulous colonial hotel in the heart of Hanoi

Beautiful hotel! An oasis in the bustling city of Hanoi. Highly recommend it! Breakfast is delicious with a large spread and made to order eggs. Pool is lovely and staff is exceedingly accommodating. Very easy to walk around and offers everything you could want.


The best in Hanoi

Super stylish excellent service hotel. An old money old fashioned style hotel in the best part of Hanoi. Excellent service Great food and very rich breakfast. Stylish cafe and dining in the hotel. Rooms are well equipped though small We certainly recommend!


Iconic Stay at the Metropole

We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 night stay at this classic gem of a hotel. It is steeped in history dating back nearly 125 years and yet the rooms are updated and have all the modern conveniences. Our stay here was booked through a National Geographic tour and included an all...

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Pretty nice🙃

Stayed 6 nights here in opera wing Room lovely, sheets and pillows perfect This is an older hotel so don’t think fancy pods and smart lighting. Bath with shower, so beware if mobility issues Gym fabulous although husband could use sauna after workout but not females as didn’t have access...

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Nice hotel conveniently located but breakfast service an issue.

Really nice hotel however breakfast service was a problem. Great location, nice sized comfortable room that overlooked the garden. Really helpful and friendly staff and very easy to walk to the local attractions. Had a great bar with a happy hour between 4 - 7 pm. The only criticism I...

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Special Occasion and Impressive Service

Special Occasion and Impressive Service We visited this hotel for Christmas to celebrate a special occasion. From arrival to departure, we were deeply impressed by the staff’s attentive care and professional service.
The Club Lounge greeted us with a bouquet of flowers and congratulatory wishes, making our special day even more...

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Wonderful and Elegant Hotel

We had an amazing stay at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel in Hanoi. From the moment we arrived, the check-in process was quick and welcoming, and our room was super comfortable. Since we were celebrating my husband’s birthday, the hotel surprised us with a sweet gesture, some delicious macarons waiting...

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Great hotel

The hotel is outstanding and beautiful and the staff is superb but we want to single out Linh and Trang specifically for their kindness and hospitality He tour of the bunker is not to be missed and also the walk through history in the old way wing John and Jeannine


A elegant touch of "avant-hier"..

Built in 1901 by the French and since then most probably the most elegant and luxurious hotel in the country. They still say "bonjour" when you enter.. The rooms are superb, the service immaculate, the restaurants and bars excellent as well as beautifully decorated. The pool and adjoining spa (massage)...

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Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

What a magnificently renovated and maintained hotel. Staff are ultra friendly and we found Giselle very helpful. Room was spacious and well appointed with perhaps a chair or two more than required. Bathroom was huge and well appointed. The bars were also top shelf as were the restaurants with a...

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Wonderful experience breakfasting at Metropole Hotel Hanoi

We arrived in Hanoi on the overnight Vietnam airlines direct flight from London Heathrow and took a cab from Noi Bai airport to breakfast at the Metropole. The buffet breakfast gave us our first taste of a delicious noodle and beef soup, Pho, in addition to smoked tuna, seabass and...

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Hotel where Movistars and presidents stay when in Hanoi. Very Posh hotel

This hotel is absolutely gorgeous. Location is absolutely perfect to go walk around the city. It is a bit more pricey stay in Vietnam, but it is worth every penny. I think that I never seen such of huge selection for breakfast buffet in any other restaurant.


Lovely French Colonial hotel but missed the personal touch.

The hotel is a lovely French colonial style hotel with decent room sizes, fresh and clean. Good location and easy to get to the Ho Hoan Kiem lake and the Opera house. A short walk to the old quarter. Staff were the least friendly of the four hotels we stayed...

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Paradies on earth

Everything was perfect. Though we have booked a room in the Opera Wing we have been upgraded to a very stylish Heritage Wing Room. Not only the room (with a nostalgic bathtub☺️) , the hotel in general as lobby, bars and restaurants were so elegant and tasteful - we felt...

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Outstanding hotel, great service - don‘t miss out on the club floor!

Excellent hotel with outstanding service. Perfectly centrally located in Vietnam, everything is in walking distance. Good breakfast, nice bar, cozy rooms. Definitely get a club floor room and dont miss out the happy hour from 5-7 with free flow drinks including champagne and a tasty buffet. Highly recommended, would come...

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Good location, hall of fame, friendly staffs

I recently stayed at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi for two nights for leisure, and it was a wonderful experience. The concierge provided excellent recommendations for local spots, food, and cafes - they are the best! The hotel’s historic charm and legendary status were evident throughout, especially in the "Hall...

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Attendive and beaautiful staff

We had a wonderful stay at the Sofitel Metropole in Hanoi, where the finest and most attentive service meets French colonial elegance and Vietnamese heritage. We where lucky to be specially recognised to my Birthday and the Hotel made everything possible to make it a memorable experience for us, Thank...

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Beautiful Hotel with Friendly Staff

My partner and I stayed for three days while visiting Hanoi. We had a wonderful time enjoying the hotel. The spa, the swimming pool and the restaurants. All the staff were delightful and so friendly. We found the room is extremely comfortable with great service. I highly recommend staying and...

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A haven in Hanoi

The historic wing of this hotel has to be experienced. The staff were excellent helping with every wish. Located on the french quarter of Hanoi, it is ideally placed to explore on foot or by tuk tuk and jeep! Beds extremely comfortable and food excellent.


Great historic hotel

Stay here during trip to Vietnam and Hanoi. Beautiful hotel, great service, fantastic location. Had happy hour each night at Angelina bar which was a great place. Highly recommend taking the history tour where you visit the bomb shelter and learn about the storied past .


Lovely hotel in a good position

We came here as part of a Scenic Cruises tour. We were given a complimentary upgrade which was a surprise and greatly appreciated. The room was large, clean and very impressive. The bathroom had the wow factor. There were lots of lights in the room but somehow we couldn't get...

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A comfortable stay in the Opera Wing, Prestige Suite

Strengths: The hotel provides high-quality service, with staff members ensuring that guests' needs are met with attentiveness and professionalism. I particularly appreciated the Majordome service, which added a personalized touch to our stay. The executive lounge team was consistently welcoming, always serving with a smile. I also enjoyed the hotel’s...

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Make sure you do the bomb shelter tour

A great hotel at a premium price. Excellent service, superb 7th floor breakfasts. Very well located. Just go into it eyes-open that a drink at the bar will cost you a lot more than it will down the street. The complimentary bomb-shelter tour is well worth doing for the informative...

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Outstanding hotel, staff excellent from doorman, guest relation manager to housekeeping

Outstanding hotel, we stayed in 5 star hotels across Cambodia and Vietnam over the course of 3 weeks and Legend Metropole was one of the best, the level of service was outstanding, staff so welcoming and helpful - a special thanks for the private tour of the bunker and hotels...

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Lovely hotel, we had a great experience here

Unfortunately we weren’t staying at the hotel as it was a little too highly priced for us but we do like to visit nice hotels and have a drink and a coffee which we did it’s the host is beautifully appointed with a really interesting history service was excellent and...

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An exquisite glimpse into Hanoi’s colonial past

This is a quite beautiful hotel in the centre of the town with the lake within easy walking distance. Everything about the hotel is stunning except perhaps for the pool which is frankly too small for a hotel of this size offering only about 18 loungers. Make sure to take...

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A legend

Best hotel in Hanoi. Historical property in impeccable conditions. Attentive service, fine details, the stay in this hotel is definitely one to remember. Dang Duy gave us a very nice hotel tour. The Beau Lieu restaurant is also remarkable


Exceptional Hospitality from Start to Finish

From the moment we arrived at Sofitel, we were met with warm, genuine hospitality that lasted throughout our entire stay. A special shout-out to the incredible staff in the Club Lounge—Ms. Ngan, Mrs. Giang, Will, Luke, Mai, Thao, Minh, Hiep, and many more—who made us feel truly at home. They...

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Elegant Colonial Architecture

Elegant Colonial Architecture – The property retains its French colonial style, creating an atmosphere of timeless sophistication. Exceptional Service – Guests often praise the hotel's attentive and professional staff, ensuring a memorable stay. Prime Location – Situated in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, it's within walking distance of major attractions like Hoan...

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The Best Hotel I’ve Ever Experienced – A True Hanoi Gem

As a Titanium Marriott Member who typically stays at Marriott properties, I can confidently say Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi is the finest hotel I’ve ever visited. The service here is ten times better than any Ritz-Carlton, delivering an unmatched level of hospitality that left me in awe. The Heritage Wing...

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