Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam
The Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi is a luxury hotel in the heart of the Old Quarter that combines French elegance with modern comfort. The building consists of two wings: the Heritage Wing preserves the original early 20th-century design with marble floors and a glass dome in the lobby, while the Opera Wing offers more contemporary rooms.
The hotel was founded in 1901 by French businessmen as the Grand Metropole Hotel and became the region's first cinema venue. During the war in the 1960s, it housed journalists and diplomats, and its basement contained an air raid shelter where singer Joan Baez performed to calm guests during attacks.
The hotel reflects French colonial influence that shaped Hanoi's architecture and remains visible in its classical design and layout. Visitors can experience this historical blend through the original furnishings, decor styles, and the way spaces were built to serve both colonial travelers and local elites.
The hotel sits on Ngo Quyen Street in the heart of the Old Quarter and is easily walkable, with many historical sites and attractions nearby. It offers rooms with various amenities, a 24-hour front desk, free Wi-Fi, parking facilities, an outdoor pool, a spa, and multiple restaurants.
The hotel was the first place in the region to show movies in 1916, and the Le Club Bar was once a large hall that served this pioneering cinema. Today, visitors can relive these historic moments in this lounge while overlooking quiet gardens and enjoying live jazz music in the evening.
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