Hotel Overview

Vietnam's first officially accredited five-star property, the Hotel Sofitel Metropole Hanoi is an award-winning French colonial-style hotel lying in the heart of Hanoi, near Hoan Kiem Lake and the magnificent Opera House.

Boasting a classical white façade, green shutters, original wrought iron detail, wood paneling and a lush courtyard lawn, the hotel is one of the region's few remaining hotels of its era.

Built at the turn of the century by two private French investors, the hotel quickly became the rendez-vous point for colonial society in the first half of the century. Following Vietnamese independence in the 1950s, the new national government opted to maintain it as the official hotel for visiting VIP's, and during and after the war years it became a base for press and diplomats.

90 years after it had risen so gloriously from the swamps of ancient Hanoi, the Thong Nhat Hotel was closed for the face-lift of the century. Under the first phase, the existing hotel was refurbished over an eighteen-month period and reopened in March 1992, again called Hotel Metropole. The second phase started in 1994 when work commenced on the 135-room Opera Wing, and the four-storey Metropole Center office tower above it, both of which opened in late 1996.

A 232-room hotel with the choice of 2 restaurants, 3 bars, a swimming pool and health club, Sofitel Metropole is an oasis of charm in the heart of Hanoi, blending the legendary hospitality of the Vietnamese people with the finest facilities befitting it's European heritage.

Residences at the Metropole: Fully Serviced Apartments There is no other place in the heart of Hanoi where people can experience both a comfortable stay and such extensive services. Hotel Sofitel Metropole Hanoi now offers serviced residences within the hotel that combine all the facilities and service levels that our guests have been accustomed to. When you stay in one of our residences you also benefit from a range of discounts and benefits in the hotel as well as free access to the Clark Hatch Fitness Center. The hotel offers a number of apartments to suit every need. Each apartment comprises two bedrooms with a fully equipped kitchen. Alternatively a one-bedroom apartment with a living room and an adjoining office is an option.

  Hotel Facilities & Services

  Dining Outlet

LE BEAULIEU FRENCH - Renowned for its classic and refined atmosphere and sumptuous buffets, including brunch on Sundays.

SPICES GARDEN VIETNAMESE - Vietnamese food made to perfection in an elegant setting where our chefs revive the authentic tastes of Hanoi cuisine. Also has 3 rooms for private dining and an attractive terrace.

LE CLUB BAR - A light airy lobby bar serving continental breakfast, lunch buffet, afternoon tea, and evening snacks.

BAMBOO BAR - A relaxing poolside spot with rattan armchairs and overhead fans, reflecting the atmosphere of a bygone era.

MET'S PUB - The city's most popular bar with delicious snacks, lunch, and dinner buffets, TV, darts, and live music.

  Location Map

Hotel Address: 15 Ngo Quyen Street, Hanoi, Vietnam

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