This is certainly one of the top hotels in all of Vietnam. It has incredible charm and a club atmosphere where you are happy to stay on the property. The only other hotel that compares in Hanoi for me is the fairly new Intercontinental. The Metropole certainly has the history and character but the Intercontinental is in a quite high-... more

from airport pick up to drop off the metropole was fine. our suite in the old wing was comfy, the pool was good, service fast and efficient. everything you would expect when paying top dollar in a city hotel. i wont over bullshine the hotel as it is just providing what it should and no more! more

This was the last hotel we stayed in on our honeymoon. We checked in for two nights, then went on a cruise of halong bay and then returned for one more night. On arrival, I was given a lovely bouquet of roses and our return from the cruise, we were upgraded for our final night. We also were given complimentary... more

I booked the club benefits package. The chief butler greeted us once we arrived. We were checked-in in the club lounge while enjoying our high tea. Just before dinner we went to the lounge again for some champagne. (The club benefits also include unlimited local calls from your room, which is definately helpful if one's on business.) We were very... more

I was asked to identify myself from a list of names on arrival. It took a long time to explain how my 18month old son and I were in fact joining my husband, who had arrived earlier. We were ushered across the hotel to a second check in desk. It took another 20minutes before we were shown to the room.... more

The Sofitel Metropole Hotel s one of the best hotels I have ever visited. Never expected such a hotel in Hanoi (which can be quite seedy). It evidently just went though a thorough renovation. The roomas are beautiful. Even though all the guides recommend the old wing I liked the Opera (new) wing better. The spa is superb with very... more

Only a block from the central lake, the Metrpole provides easy access by foot or pedal-powered cyclo to a myriad of sights, including the Old Quarter. Resident cafes and restaurants and bar were all fabulous and the breakfast buffet was over the top. The faucet in my room malfunctioned and there was someone there to fix it immediately. The colonial-era... more

this French colonial hotel, with it's dark woods, white shuttered windows and green trim offers quiet,refuge from the bustling streets of Hanoi. Bargains can be found with careful shopping for rates at this hotel. The daily breakfast buffet is exceptional--the vietnamese rice crepes, the house smoked fish with creme fraiche, the varieties of fruits,french pastries baked in house are a... more

I loved everything about this hotel. The room was the standard room, yet it was still very spacious and luxurious. The service was perfect and the breakfast was DELICIOUS! I love sitting in the cafe watching the busy streets go by. It was the perfect place to stay in Hanoi. more