A renovated French colonial hotel dating back to 1901, the Sofitel Metropole Hotel boasts a rich history and a century-long tradition of hospitality for ambassadors, statesmen and writers (with a few suites named after them such as Graham Greene and Charlie Chaplin).

Following extensive renovations in the early 1990s, visitors today can enjoy the charm of an impeccably restored turn-of-the-century hotel in the heart of the capital. All 363 rooms and suites, both in the original Metropole wing and the new Opera wing, provide guests with extensive international services and facilities befitting Vietnam's first officially accredited five-star hotel. The elegant Spices Garden Restaurant offers superb Asian cuisine with a local flavour while Le Beaulieu, a long-time favourite venue for fine dining in the capital, serves up the best of French cuisine and fine wines. Le Club Bar is the perfect venue for drinks and its afternoon chocolate buffet has become a Hanoi tradition. The Met Pub is unrivalled as the city's most popular bar with live jazz, great food and a well-stocked bar.

There are two wings in the Sofitel—the Historical Metropole Wing is from another era, literally, but has been upgraded to modern, while retaining its dark woods and Colonial prints, while the newer Opera Wing dazzles with its art-nouveau style. Both wings have a lobby, although the Metropole wing is where guests will want to spend time, with comfy sofas and papers, two restaurants and a wine bar within sight. The Opera Wing Lobby underwent an upgrade in early 2008.

Classic Wing:
60 Classic rooms, 32m2 (Upon request only, these rooms are small without views)
46 Classic Deluxe, 37m2 (Note: We books this type of room, as the Classic rooms are a little too small)
3 Metropole Suites, 70m2 (one living room and one bedroom) Formerly the Chaplin , Somerset Maugham, and Graham Greene Suites.

Opera Wing (newer):
163 Opera rooms, 32m2 (elegant rooms in New Wing with city view; double bed or 2 single beds)
73 Club rooms, 48m2 (queen size or twin bed)
11 Opera Suites, 64m2 (one living room and one bedroom in New Wing with balcony, 2m queen-size bed)
6 Club Suites, 64m2 (living room and one bedroom with balcony, 2.2m king-size bed)
1 Imperial or Presidential Suite, 176m2

Note: The Metropole allows up to a maximum of 3 people in each room (including suites). For families of 4, there are the Opera Suites with connecting access with an Opera twin, and Club Suite connecting with Club twin room.

The classic or historic wing provides an old, colonial feel and matching decor including hardwood floors, faded pictures and four poster beds combining to evoke the grandeur of a bygone age. The Charlie Chaplin Suite here is the biggest and nicest of the hotel. The Opera Wing is more hip, with modern flair and Danish furniture design. The rooms here are noticeably brighter, airier and more contemporary than their cousins over in the Historic Wing.

*Since November 2007 the room confirguration at the Metropole has changed. There are no longer Classic Suite and Deluxe Suite rooms, and all Charlie Chaplin Suite, Somerset Maugham, Graham Greene in the Classic Wing are now called Metropole Suites.

All 363 guest rooms and suites equipped with A/C (H/C), satellite TV, LCD, and DVD player, IDD phone, Security peephole, personal safety-box, mini-bar, radio/music system, RJ 11 outlet , voice mail, data port, coffee/tea making facilities, bathtub, specially with Sofitel's MyBed and broadband Internet.

Facilities
Banquet & Catering Facilities
Business Center
Fitness Center
Lounge/Bar Meeting / Conference Rooms
Restaurant(s)
Swimming Pool - Outdoor, unheated (and thus rarely used)
Baby sitting service
Baggage storage (while on Halong Bay or trekking in Sapa)

Dining

* Le Beaulieu Restaurant serving the best of French cuisine. Le Beaulieu Restaurant is the hotel's breakfast location and serving French cuisine during lunch and dinner. * The Spices Garden serving authentic Asian dishes from the region * Le Club Bar: A light airy lounge bar with large windows overlooking the courtyard garden, Le Club Bar has always been the perfect venue for drinks with friends and colleagues and the afternoon tea at Le Club is not to be missed, complete with its absolutely decadent chocolate buffet. * The Met Pub: The city's most popular bar with wonderful live music, great food and a large selection of beers, spirits and whiskies. * The Bamboo Bar: The Bamboo Bar by the pool offers snacks and lunch for those loathe to leave the pool, and also a cool place to enjoy an evening cocktail. * La Terrasse du Metropole successfully brings the ambiance and coffee of Parisian street cafes to Hanoi's streets

Address
15 Ngo Quyen Street,  10000 HANOI, Viet Nam
Tel: (84)4/8266919 - (84)4/8266920
Email: sofitelhanoi@hn.vnn.vn

Website: http://www.sofitel.com/sofitel/fichehotel/gb/sof/1555/fiche_hotel.shtml