Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel

The French colonial-style building now occupied by Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel has stood proudly in the heart of Hanoi since 1901 and boasts a rich history and a century long tradition of welcoming ambassadors, writers, heads of state and entrepreneurs.

There is a choice of two wings at Sofitel Legend Metropole – the older Metropole Wing and the more modern Opera Wing.

The Sofitel Legend's location, just a block from Hoan Kiem Lake is such that restaurants, shops, cafes and Hanoi's historic Old Quarter are all within easy walking distance.

Premium Rooms in the Opera Wing offer neo-classical elegance with dark timber floors and modern features whilst rooms in the Metropole Wing retain a historic grandeur.

La Beaulieu restaurant offers the best French cuisine in town whilst Spices Garden Restaurant offers the best of Vietnamese cuisine.

The Sofitel is a classy hotel with lots of facilities including an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and spa.

Le Beaulieu Restaurant

This elegant restaurant offers the best French cuisine in town.

Le Beaulieu is particularly famous for evening dinners and its Sunday brunches, which have become a tradition for Hanoi residents. Reservations are recommended.

Spices Garden Restaurant

Enjoy the best of Vietnamese cuisine in an elegant setting with an attractive garden terrace offering a great view.

Bamboo Bar

A tranquil poolside venue furnished with rattan armchairs and overhead fans, reflecting the atmosphere of a bygone era. Light snacks are complemented by refreshing cocktails.

Facilities

The Sofitel is a classy hotel with lots of facilities including an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and spa.

For something a little bit special, the Sofitel has a 1930's Classic Blue Citreon for rent, with a driver.

What kind of holidays do you do?

All of our holidays are private tailor made holidays, whether its a simple city and beach holiday or a longer tour of Vietnam or Indochina.

Each trip is customised for you - we can amend things to entirely suit you; your budget, your pace, your interests.

You will have your own private car, driver and guide on excursions and we normally include airport transfers by private car.

On excursions you'll have an experienced English speaking guide who will be able to give you personal insights into your destination.

What are the departure dates?

Let us know your preferred dates of travel and we will find the best and most suitable flights to fit your itinerary.

We will also advise you of the best times to travel if required.

Which Airlines do you use?

We work with all the major airlines flying to this part of the world.

Typically for Vietnam, Vietnam Airlines, Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways or Cathay Pacific would be airlines we most often use.

However, just let us know your preferred airline if you have one. We can organise flights from any regional destination in the UK.

Vietnam Airlines fly directly to both Hanoi and Saigon from Heathrow.

Which Hotels do you use?

We're careful with our choice of hotels, but we're guided by our customers also. If you have some preferred hotels, just let us know.

We specialise in boutique hotels and so we will often suggest some of our favourite smaller hotels where we think these will be suitable.

We try to choose hotels with character, value and something special about them - which fit your budget.

We keep on top of hotel developments in Indochina from our office in Vietnam and regularly inspect the hotels we use.

Price Guide:

• 3 nights from £1,140 pp

Includes:

• International flights from the UK
• 3 nights accommodation with breakfast
• All taxes
• Private car airport transfers

This is a guide price only, based on travel in low season.

Prices will vary according to availability of airfares on the dates of travel and seasonal hotel and airfare surcharges.

Please ask us for any current special offers.

View Itinerary in Detail

To view a sample Vietnam holiday, click on one of the links below. This will open the itinerary up in a new window.

All of our Vietnam Holidays are completely tailor made and we can put together any kind of itinerary to suit your interests and budget.

We have many other options so if you have a particular hotel in mind just let us know and we'll put together a price and itinerary for you.