Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

The Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi is an iconic 5-star luxury hotel located in the Hoàn Kiếm district, just steps from the Opera House. Built in 1901 in elegant French colonial style, it blends historic charm with modern comfort . With 364 rooms split between the heritage Metropole Wing and the more contemporary Opera Wing, the décor boasts chandeliers, wooden furnishings, mahogany and Vietnamese textiles . Guests can dine at six venues including Le Beaulieu (French cuisine), Spices Garden (Vietnamese), Angelina (Italian), and sip cocktails at the Bamboo Bar or enjoy tea in La Terrasse . The hotel also has a wartime bomb shelter on the property, and a longstanding reputation for hosting celebrities and dignitaries, from Charlie Chaplin to heads of state . The service is polished and attentive, and the setting—surrounded by leafy courtyards—feels like stepping back into a bygone era. It’s ideal for travelers who want refined elegance and immersive history in the heart of old Hanoi.