Since its grand opening in 1901, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has been the preferred luxury hotel for visiting royals, dignitaries, and celebrities, with a wealth of significant events held within its storied walls. However, the hotel is far too discreet to boast about such history, especially considering its role in hosting multiple embassies during the Vietnam War and the high-profile summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un.
For the typical traveler, this hotel is far from a stuffy, old establishment living off its reputation; it consistently undergoes upgrades to remain at the forefront of luxury hospitality. Following extensive and thoughtful renovations after the pandemic, both the heritage rooms and dining options have been revitalized. The welcoming and attentive staff strive to make every guest feel like a VIP.
Hotel facilities
- Infinity Swimming Pool Luxury Spa & Wellness Fine Dining Restaurant High-Speed Wi-Fi 24/7 Concierge Service
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi: the facts
Hanoi's grand hotel since 1901, in the French Quarter, and one of four hotels in Vietnam with two MICHELIN Keys in 2026.
The hotel
- Address
- 15 Ngo Quyen Street, Hoan Kiem Ward, Hanoi
- Opened
- August 1901, as the Grand Métropole Hotel; the world's first Sofitel Legend hotel since July 1, 2009
- Rooms
- 358 rooms and suites, in the three-storey Heritage Wing (from 1901) and the seven-storey Opera Wing (built 1994–1996)
- MICHELIN Guide
- Two MICHELIN Keys in 2026, promoted from one Key in 2025
- Dining
- Le Beaulieu (French), Spice Garden, Angelina, La Terrasse, Le Club Bar and the Bamboo Bar
- Spa
- Le Spa du Metropole
History
- Famous guests
- Charlie Chaplin and Paulette Goddard on their honeymoon in 1936; Graham Greene in 1951; Joan Baez in December 1972
- Bomb shelter
- A wartime shelter under the Bamboo Bar, rediscovered during renovation work in 2011
The Metropole is a few minutes from the Hanoi Opera House and Hoan Kiem Lake; see our guide to where to stay in Hanoi for the area.
