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Fodor's Expert Review Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

15 Ngo Quyen St., Hanoi, Ha Noi, Vietnam Fodor's Choice

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A classic Asian colonial-era hotel in the same league as the Peninsula in Hong Kong and Singapore's Raffles Hotel, the Metropole is Hanoi's most storied accommodation, offering world-class service in a historic building nestled in the French Quarter across from the Hanoi Opera House. The hotel's Metropole Wing preserves the original French colonial aesthetic, which is contrasted by the Opera Wing's neo-classical decor. Guests have easy access to the picture-perfect street-side café. Artifacts, including room keys dating back to 1901, are on display in the lobby.

PROS

  • One of Hanoi's most inviting swimming pools
  • Daily tours to the hotel's wartime bomb shelter
  • Superb location

CONS

  • Newer rooms are pleasant but lack period charm
  • Creaky floorboards in the old wing
  • It's not cheap
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QUICK FACTS

Hotel
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HOTEL INFO

Phones: 024-3826–6919
Website: www.sofitel-legend-metropole-hanoi.com

HOTEL DETAILS

364 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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