HANOI, Vietnam (May 9, 2024) – Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, the landmark heritage hotel in the Vietnamese capital, was named one of the “World’s 500 Best Hotels” by the influential U.S.-based travel magazine Travel + Leisure. The prestigious honor, part of the magazine’s annual “World’s Best” awards, is among the most coveted distinctions in the...
HANOI, Vietnam (May 2, 2024) – Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, the iconic 123-year-old luxury hotel in Vietnam’s capital, is set to launch a new dining series that brings together Metropole’s award-winning culinary team with some of the best chefs from around the world. The quarterly ‘Rendez-vous’ series, hosted in the hotel’s modern French fine-dining restaurant...
HANOI, Vietnam (April 24, 2024) – Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, in partnership with the acclaimed Mexican restaurant Naco Taco in Hanoi, and with the endorsement of and the Mexican Embassy in Vietnam, are set to kick off “Mexican Culinary Fiesta”, an exclusive culinary and cultural event in May spotlighting the rich flavors and heritage of...
HANOI, Vietnam (Jan. 25, 2024) — Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, the iconic luxury hotel in the Vietnamese capital, has opened a new chapter in its storied 123-year history with the relaunch of its historic Heritage Wing following an extensive and inspired refurbishment. The Metropole Heritage Wing, with 103 guest rooms and suites, has been meticulously restored...
HANOI, Vietnam (Jan. 16, 2024) — Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has welcomed a new Executive Pastry Chef, Stephane Prost, a French national who brings more than 30 years of international culinary experience to his new role at Vietnam’s most storied hotel. Chef Stephane’s career has spanned all corners of the globe, from Europe to North America...
HANOI, Vietnam (Dec. 7, 2023) — Le Beaulieu, the award-winning modern French fine dining venue at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, was named one of Vietnam’s Top 25 restaurants in the acclaimed Robb Report Gourmet Collection 2023. The honor, announced on Nov. 28 in Ho Chi Minh City, put Le Beaulieu alongside other luminaries of Vietnam’s...
HANOI, Vietnam (Nov. 20, 2023) — Spice Garden, the renowned Vietnamese restaurant at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, has relaunched following an inspired refurbishment. The restaurant, known for its traditional Vietnamese favorites and modern interpretations of fine Vietnamese cuisine, marked a soft reopening from early August with a new menu spotlighting à la minute preparation, meaning...
HANOI, Vietnam (Oct. 25, 2023) — Le Beaulieu, the award-winning modern French fine dining restaurant at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, has appointed Charles Degrendele as its new Chef de Cuisine. A native of Marseille, France, Chef Charles brings a fresh perspective to modern French cuisine with a culinary background that spans diverse cultures and influences....
HANOI, Vietnam (Oct. 17, 2023) — Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has appointed George Koumendakos as its new General Manager. The Dutch national brings 37 years of experience including 15 years as General Manager in multiple 5-star hotels around the world. Koumendakos, who is fluent in three languages, is a highly respected hotel professional who has...
HANOI, Vietnam (July 24, 2023) — Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has introduced six distinctive mooncake flavors ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival, with special gift boxes inspired by the new allure of the hotel’s century-old Metropole Wing. The preservative-free, hand-baked mooncakes are made using authentic recipes infused with the Metropole’s gourmet touch. This year’s decorative mooncake boxes...
