HANOI, Vietnam (April 25, 2025) – Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, the 124-year-old luxury hotel in Vietnam’s capital, was named one of the world’s “500 Best Hotels” by the influential U.S.-based magazine Travel + Leisure. The recognition, part of the magazine’s annual “World’s Best” awards, is among the most coveted honors in the global hospitality industry....
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Metropole Hanoi Marks 50th Anniversary of War’s End with Special Bomb Shelter Tours
HANOI, Vietnam (April 23, 2025) – As the world prepares to mark the 50th anniversary of the end of the U.S.-Vietnam War, guests at one of Southeast Asia’s most storied hotels are invited to revisit the conflict’s history in a unique and personal way. Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi’s special “Path of History” tour includes a...
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi to Welcome 3-Michelin-Star Chef Viki Geunes
HANOI, Vietnam (March 19, 2025) – Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, the 124-year-old luxury hotel in Vietnam’s capital, will welcome Chef Viki Geunes of the 3-Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant Zilte in Belgium for a series of exclusive “four-hands dinners” at Le Beaulieu in April. Chef Viki, one of Belgium’s most celebrated chefs, is known for his...
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Lands on Condé Nast Traveler’s Prestigious ‘Gold List’
HANOI, Vietnam (Dec. 17, 2024) – Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, the 123-year-old luxury icon in the Vietnamese capital, was recognized by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the 72 best hotels and resorts in the world in the U.S. magazine’s prestigious Gold List 2025. Metropole Hanoi, the only hotel in Vietnam to win placement on...
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Unveils A ‘Candlelit Wonderland’
HANOI, Vietnam (Nov. 25, 2024) – Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, the iconic 123-year-old luxury hotel in Vietnam’s capital, has unveiled an enchanting “Candlelit Wonderland” theme ahead of this year’s festive season. The hotel invites guests to immerse themselves in a dreamscape of timeless elegance, with the courtyard bathed in golden hues, and shimmering ornaments and...
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi to Welcome Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra
HANOI, Vietnam (Nov. 11, 2024) – Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi will welcome the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra later this month for an exclusive concert performed poolside in the hotel’s elegant courtyard, followed by a sumptuous meal for Platinum guests at Le Beaulieu. The orchestra, which was established in 1984 and has garnered acclaim around the...
Metropole Hanoi’s angelina awarded ‘Habanos Lounge’ elite cigar bar status
HANOI, Vietnam (Aug. 21, 2024) – angelina, the bespoke cocktail bar, whisky lounge and restaurant at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, has been officially recognized as a “Habanos Lounge,” a designation reserved for the world’s most elite cigar bars. angelina’s humidor features a carefully curated selection of premium Habanos Global brands, including legendary cigar labels such...
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Welcomes La Tour d’Argent for Exclusive Dining Series
HANOI, Vietnam (Aug. 8, 2024) – Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi’s modern French fine dining restaurant Le Beaulieu will welcome the legendary 400-year-old Parisian dining establishment La Tour d’Argent for a series of highly exclusive meals in October. La Tour d’Argent, a national landmark that has stood on the banks of the River Seine since 1582,...
Metropole Hanoi Introduces Unique Mooncake Flavours Ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival
HANOI, Vietnam (July 29, 2024) – Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has unveiled six exquisite mooncake flavours ahead of the Mid-Autumn Festival 2024, in addition to artfully designed mooncake boxes featuring intricate illustrations inspired by lifestyle photographs of early 20th-century Hanoians. This year’s mooncake collection, known as “A Heritage Tapestry,” embodies the iconic luxury hotel’s century-long...
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Named One of Asia’s 20 Best Hotels by Travel + Leisure
HANOI, Vietnam (July 16, 2024) — Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, the 123-year-old luxury hotel in Vietnam’s capital, was named one of Asia’s 20 best city hotels in Travel + Leisure magazine’s annual “World’s Best Awards.” The prestigious recognition – one of the most coveted in the global hospitality industry – puts Metropole Hanoi in rarefied company,...