Experts' Choice Award

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

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Top 1% of hotels in Hanoi

8/10

What the experts agree on

This 1901 French Colonial icon in the heart of the French Quarter charms experts with its heritage atmosphere, discreet luxury service, and Art Deco elegance—steps from Hoan Kiem Lake and the Opera House.

25 expert reviews

“The city's grande dame. All 364 rooms include modern amenities, but those in the original wing have a traditional feel.”

– Travel + Leisure

Concierge

"The ideally located Metropole remains the most prestigious address in Hanoi for diplomats, celebrities, and an increasing number of high-end travelers."

Insight Guides

"Built in 1901 and renovated by the French Sofitel company in 2005, this grande dame has maintained its colonial-era atmosphere while improving on its comfort levels."

Tablet

19.4

"On the whole, an utterly fascinating experience — we challenge you to stay here without remembering The Quiet American." Full review

Rough Guide

Star

"Though rooms in the modern Opera Wing exude international-class luxury, they lack the old-world charm of the original building, with its wooden floorboards and louvred shutters."

DK Eyewitness

"The Sofitel Legend Metrople restored to its original splendor, is the one of the most atmospheric hotels in the city."

Condé Nast Traveler

""It captures old-world colonial charm." A fixture in the heart of Hanoi since 1901, this hotel near the Opera House has played host to playwrights, ambassadors, and heads of state." Full review

Star Service

"A French-style colonial property in the heart of Hanoi City, the Sofitel Legend Metropole occupies an ideal location in the southeast corner of the bustling Old Quarter across from the Opera House." Full review

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