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Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Named Among the World’s 100 Best Hotels

The Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, one of the most historic and luxurious hotels in Vietnam’s capital, has been honored in Fodor’s list of “The 100 Most Incredible Hotels in the World in 2026.” This recognition reaffirms the hotel’s status as a timeless symbol of elegance and sophistication in Asia’s hospitality scene.

A Historic Landmark of Refined Elegance
Metropole Hanoi is one of only fifteen Asian hotels featured in this prestigious global ranking and the only property from Vietnam to be included. According to Fodor’s, the hotel’s 358 guest rooms are divided into two distinct wings: the recently renovated Heritage Wing, which retains its original charm and blends French colonial architecture with Vietnamese grace, and the Opera Wing, designed in a striking neoclassical style with a palette of black, white, and red.

The publication also praised Metropole Hanoi’s outstanding dining experiences. Le Beaulieu, the celebrated French fine-dining restaurant recognized in the MICHELIN Selected list, continues to represent the pinnacle of culinary craftsmanship. Spice Garden, the hotel’s signature Vietnamese restaurant, offers an elevated interpretation of local cuisine that balances authenticity with sophistication.

A Living Legend of Global Hospitality
There are over 765,000 hotels and resorts worldwide, yet few have achieved the same level of enduring legacy as Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi. Earlier this October, the MICHELIN Guide introduced its first-ever MICHELIN Key selection in Vietnam, emphasizing that not every hotel truly deserves the title “legend.” The guide noted that Metropole Hanoi stands out as a rare exception, one that transports guests back through time with its living heritage and timeless beauty.

Recognition of Excellence Across Decades
Over the years, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has earned numerous accolades from international organizations in the travel and hospitality industry. These include being named among the “Best Business Hotels in Asia-Pacific 2025,” “Iconic Historic Hotels,” “Leading City Hotels in Vietnam,” and the “500 Best Hotels in the World.”

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi remains not just a hotel, but a cultural landmark where history, luxury, and artistry intertwine, continuing to define the spirit of Hanoi and Vietnam’s place on the global luxury travel map.