Located in the heart of Hanoi, near Hoan Kiem Lake and the magnificent Opera House, this famous French colonial-style hotel is one of the region’s few remaining properties of its era. Boasting a classical white façade, green shutters, original wrought iron detail, wood paneling and a lush courtyard lawn, the Sofitel Metropole has been a legendary landmark in Hanoi since its establishment at the turn of the last century and has always proved a popular rendezvous for both business and leisure travelers.

Today, visitors can enjoy 232 rooms and suites with personalized services and amenities, 2 restaurants, 3 distinctive bars and a range of function rooms with modern facilities and professional supportive staff, which can cater to all your needs.

Throughout the history of the Metropole, the French restaurant “Le Beaulieu� has been the scene of countless social gatherings and lively entertainment. The restaurant is renowned for its French culinary delights with a Vietnamese touch. The Vietnamese restaurant Spices Garden is where Vietnamese food cooked to perfection in an elegant setting where our chefs revive the authentic taste of Hanoi cuisine. The hotel also offers the unique cooking class, which give visitors a chance to visit an old Hanoi’s market and to practice their cooking skills in a real kitchen.

Over the year, Sofitel Metropole has played host to many prestigious events within its premises and also at other attractive venues around the city, ranging from a cocktail reception at a Hanoi’s art gallery to a Gala dinner at the Opera House, the Vietnam National Puppetry Theatre or the Vietnam History Museum etc. Many of these sites are unique historical landmarks, which can be reserved for private events and occasions catering for varying numbers of guests.