Description
The Sofitel Metropole has been Hanoi's legendary landmark since its establishment at the turn of the last century and has always proved a popular rendezvous spot for both business and leisure travellers.

Sofitel Metropole: Location

Situated in the heart of the capital with its leafy boulevards and lakeside pagodas, this colonial-style hotel is ideally placed within walking distance to the famous Hanoi Opera House, Hoan Kiem Lake, and a number for art galleries and handicraft shops.

Sofitel Metropole: Bars & Restaurants

"Le Beaulieu" - Enjoy the best of French cuisine in a classic dining which has earned a solid reputation for more than a century. Renowned for its sumptuous Sunday brunch - a tradition amongst Hanoi residents.

"The Spices Garden" - A stylish Vietnamese restaurant featuring regional specialities with a strong focus on the authentic tastes of Hanoi. 3 private rooms are available upon request.

The hotel as many bars, Le Club Bar famous for its stylish martinis, cocktails and high tea, wide selection of cigars and fine wines; the poolside Bamboo Bar offers the perfect opportunity for some quiet relaxation by end of the day; The Angelina - a new trendy Italian restaurant will be open in 2008.

Sofitel Metropole: Recreational Facilities

The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool. Guests can also enjoy the benefits of a well-equipped fitness centre - with sauna and qualified fitness staff. The Metropole was the first hotel offering Vietnamese cooking class that takes participants on a market tour shopping for local ingredients.

This is followed by a live interactive cooking demonstration in the hotel's kitchen, after which participants enjoy a meal together at Spices Garden restaurant. The Concierge can also arrange guided tours around Hanoi. To be discovered: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and museum, the 11th century temple of literature, Tran Quoc pagoda, Hanoi old quarter housing traditional-style shops and handicrafts, Bat Trang village.

Property Amenities

• 24 Hour Room Service
• Baby Sitting Facilities
• Bar
• Broadband Internet
• Business Centre
• Car Rental Facilities
• Concierge
• Doctor / Medical Services
• Executive Club Lounge
• Laundry & Dry Cleaning
• Money Exchange
• Restaurant
• Satellite TV
• Sauna / Steam Room
• Swimming Pool
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