Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi was named one of Asia’s 20 best city hotels in Travel + Leisure magazine’s annual “World’s Best Awards.”
The prestigious recognition – one of the most coveted in the global hospitality industry – positions the 123-year-old luxury hotel as one of only two hotels in Vietnam to make the list. More than 186,000 T+L readers cast votes in the 2024 survey for their favorite hotels, resorts, cities, cruise lines, and more.
“This award from Travel + Leisure is particularly meaningful this year as we continue to celebrate the opening of a new chapter in our hotel’s storied history with the successful relaunch of our Heritage Wing following an extensive and inspired refurbishment,” said George Koumendakos, general manager of Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi.
Earlier this year, the U.S.-based travel magazine Travel + Leisure also named Metropole Hanoi one of the “World’s 500 Best Hotels” and Forbes Travel Guide awarded the hotel a Five-Star rating, its top level of recognition, for the fifth consecutive year. In addition, DestinAsian magazine also named Metropole Hanoi one of Vietnam’s top city hotels in 2024.
The Metropole Heritage Wing, with 103 guest rooms and suites, was restored and renovated under a 21-month construction project before reopening to guests in December.
The comprehensive reconstruction work was centered on the original wing of the hotel, which was established in 1901 and has played host over the decades to numerous heads of state and royalty, along with world-renowned actors, writers, musicians, and others.
The luxury hotel also launched a new dining series earlier this year that brings together Metropole’s award-winning culinary team with some of the world’s best chefs.
