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...
HANOI, Vietnam (June 15, 2023) — The iconic Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi landed two prestigious honors this month, drawing glowing praise in the inaugural Michelin Guide for hotels in Vietnam and earning a coveted spot in the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards. “This is simply the place to stay in Hanoi,” the Michelin Guide writes in...
HANOI, Vietnam (May 22, 2023) — Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has introduced an all-new Sunday Brunch concept at the award-winning Le Beaulieu, featuring an assortment of sumptuous seafood including signature shellfish on ice, traditional brunch favorites, unlimited courses made to order and much more in an elegant and sophisticated setting. “Our Sunday Brunch has been elevated...
HANOI, Vietnam (March 30, 2023) — Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi will celebrate Easter with a host of exclusive dining options and family-friendly activities, including an Easter egg hunt in the hotel garden with special prizes. A family Easter brunch will be served on Sunday, April 9 in Spices Garden featuring extensive barbecue offerings (including grilled meats...
HANOI, Vietnam (Feb. 17, 2023) — Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has earned a prestigious Five-Star rating from Forbes Travel Guide for a fourth consecutive year, garnering praise as a “supremely beautiful hotel” that “draws deeply from a century of stories to weave a rich, nostalgic guest experience.” Forbes Travel Guide, established in 1958, then known as...
HANOI, Vietnam (Jan. 13, 2023) — Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi’s popular annual Tet Market is back, along with a host of exclusive dining opportunities and a special staycation offer, as the hotel celebrates one of Vietnam’s most beloved holidays. The traditional Tet market will run Jan. 15-16, featuring antique Hoi An-style houses and bamboo stalls...
HANOI, Vietnam (Dec. 12, 2022) — Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has transformed into a winter wonderland ahead of the Christmas season under the theme “A Nutcracker Fairy Tale,” decorated with sparkling lights, a towering tree strewn with ornaments, and elegant, traditional nutcrackers, bringing the holiday to life with renowned French sophistication and joie de vivre....
