HANOI, Vietnam (May 27, 2020) — Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi is rolling out new dining menus, along with special packages and offers, as life returns to normal in Vietnam following the country’s success in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. Five weeks after Vietnam officially sanctioned the return of domestic flights on April 23, the Metropole is...
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Metropole Hanoi Awarded 5-Star Rating from Forbes Travel Guide
HANOI (Feb. 13, 2020) — Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has been awarded a Five-Star rating—the top level of recognition—from Forbes Travel Guide in the independent ratings agency’s assessment of luxury hotels, restaurants and spas in Vietnam. “Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi is a supremely beautiful hotel, inside and out. Every corner is a compelling photo opportunity,...
Where to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Southeast Asia
Whether you’re looking to go looney for Lunar New Year or having a romantic tête-à-tête with a loved one for Tet, you’ll be sure to know that Lunar New Year is upon us this month when it launches across Southeast Asia. January 25 sees the start of the Year of the Rat. But no need...
Metropole Hanoi Celebrates Tet with Old Quarter-Style Market and More
HANOI (Jan. 7, 2020) – The spirit of old Hanoi will sweep through the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi this month, as the hotel celebrates Tet with a traditional Old Quarter-style market from Jan. 17-19. The festivities continue with special culinary offerings beginning Jan. 24. At the Tet market, food vendors on the hotel’s patio will...
Metropole Hanoi Celebrates Christmas Season in Haute Couture Style
HANOI (Nov. 25, 2019) – This Christmas season the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi is transforming into a “fashion house,” L’Atelier du Metropole, to celebrate the holidays, pairing sophisticated French style with a glitzy joie de vivre. Unique couture collections created by young local Vietnamese designers will be on display throughout the hotel during the festive...
Metropole Hanoi Hosts ‘Polish Gastronomy Week’ with MasterChef Champion
HANOI (Oct. 31, 2019) – A Vietnamese-Polish winner of MasterChef, the competitive cooking reality TV show produced in 60 countries around the world, will headline a special “Polish Gastronomy Week” from Nov. 8-15 at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, spotlighting popular dishes from the central European country. Ola Nguyen, 22, who was born in Vietnam and...
Metropole Hanoi’s Le Club Bar Introduces New Menu Inspired by French Brasseries
HANOI, Vietnam (August 26, 2019) – The Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, already renowned for its French roots and flair, took another big step toward France with a new menu at Le Club Bar that was inspired by the types of dishes served in relaxed, traditional French brasseries. Some highlights of the new menu include the...
Metropole Hanoi Debuts Michelin-Star Lineup for 2nd ‘Culinary Stars’ Week
HANOI, Vietnam (Aug. 19, 2019) – Leading culinary stars from around the world, boasting a total of 8 Michelin stars among them, will join the second edition of “Metropole Culinary Stars” from Oct. 6-13 at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi. The eight-day culinary extravaganza, which follows last year’s highly successful inaugural event, will feature 18 internationally...
Metropole Hanoi Unveils Distinctive Mooncake Flavors Ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival
HANOI (July 22, 2019) – The Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has unveiled a new collection of handmade, preservative-free mooncakes, presented in beautiful decorative boxes, ahead of the 2019 Mid-Autumn Festival, which kicks off September 13. The mooncakes, created by Metropole’s Chef Nguyen Thanh Van, feature a variety of unique flavors, ranging from classic favorites to...
10 of the Most Intriguing Bars in the Far East
It’s summertime, and the living is easy, especially if you happen to find yourself in Asia with a thirst. So where to go? A rooftop with sweeping views of a frenetic city. Or a smouldering man cave where the whisky is as good as it gets? No worries. We’ve got you covered from Burma and...