HANOI, Vietnam – With its reputation rising as a gourmet haven, the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi is elevating its culinary appeal with a new director of F&B and a new member on its pastry team. As the hotel’s new director of food and beverage, Antoine Huc will oversee operations at the French restaurant, Le Beaulieu;...
HANOI, Vietnam – Following the country’s curves from North to South, the new ‘Quintessentially Vietnam’ package from Exotic Voyages features the country’s finest hotels and cruises in five dynamic destinations: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Ninh Thuan, and Ho Chi Minh City, at a savings of 25% when compared to booking direct. “If you’re only going...
HANOI, Vietnam — The Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi heralds the dawn of the New Lunar Year with a host of unique events, including a traditional Vietnamese market, a dragon dance, and a delicious Tet-inspired menu at Spices Garden. The three-day Cho Que (country market in Vietnamese) will see the hotel’s open-air courtyard transformed into a bustling Vietnamese...
NEW YORK — Four Vietnamese hotels won coveted spots in this year’s Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards, with the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi and Park Hyatt Saigon placing in the top three on a list of the ‘Top Hotels in Southern Asia.’ La Residence Hue Hotel & Spa – MGallery by Sofitel placed No....
HANOI, Vietnam – While the odd wine dinner and guest chef is a staple culinary development on any luxury hotel’s calendar, the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi no longer cares for staples. This year, after launching one of Southeast Asia’s premier culinary events, the hotel is consolidating myriad dinners, chefs and workshops into one six-week spectacular,...
HANOI, Vietnam — One of Indochina’s most storied bars emerges this week from a two-month renovation that’s increased its seating capacity by one-third, introduced a new live-cooking station and doubled-down on its commitment to cocktails and fine wines. Le Club at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi now seats 120, up from 90, in a completely...
HANOI, Vietnam — Shakespeare never visited the capital of Vietnam, but that doesn’t mean A Midsummer Night’s Dream hasn’t cast a spell over the city. Especially if you’re planning to stay at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi. The new package at this romantic and charismatic luxury hotel is available for stays from July until 15 September and includes the following: Daily...
HANOI & HUE, Vietnam — The leading hotels in each of Vietnam’s most culturally profound destinations have come up with ‘A Capital Idea,’ a five-day, four-night exploration of cities that each reigned for a spell as the country’s capital. Hanoi was capital of Vietnam from 1010 to 1802, and has been since 1945. Hue was...
HANOI — A collection of 30 photographs that illuminate Hanoi and Hue at night will go on display at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi April 14 – 24 and at the MGallery La Residence Hue Hotel & Spa in Hue April 29 – May 4. Conceived, executed and produced by Sebastien Laval, a Poitiers, France-based...
