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 | Sofitel Metropole Hotel: Best hotel I've ever stayed in
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I stayed in the Metropole for 9 days in May 2005 for a conference, and it is the nicest place I've ever stayed in. Admittedly, I've not been in many 5 star places, but compared to, for example, the Melia, where the conference is, the Metropole is miles better. Decor classy, service impeccable (they bring you two papers a day and chocolates in the evening) and facilities marvellous. Staff really helpful, room luxurious, just loved it. Cost $113 dollars a night for a double room, which in England would get you a very nasty hotel.
Pool nice, Le Beaulieu restaurant stunning, building very attractive, must be the best place in Hanoi. If you are going to splash out anywhere you will really get your money's worth here!
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| Sofitel Metropole Hotel: French colonial touch
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If you are on business travel, and your boss is kind with you (or he does not know about Hanoi), this is the hotel where to settle down for a week, enjoying luxury in the centre of the city, five minutes walk from the Hanoi old quarter, two minutes from the Hoan Kiem Lake; there is no more convenient place, close to many museums, shopping areas, restaurants, opera and other places to visit.
Hotel Metropole is an old French establishment (and still is run by French), with just what is needed as colonial charm, very nice rooms, (all usual luxury amenities, in an old fashion way), decorated with discerning taste, as are the nice halls and good cafes and restaurants; it fits exactly with what many hotels promise in their brochures (and are very far from holding), about comfort, exotism, cuisine, very good and helpful staff. . . In a few words: exotic old fashioned luxury. But this has a price, and better be sure your budget meets high standards or your boss will pay. . . . . . .200 U.S. per night which is expensive for Asian standards, but after all in Europe when you pay that price you have half the comfort and service. . . if not less. Theme: HotelPrice: US$180 and up » Currency ConverterComparison: most expensivePhone: 84-4-8266919Directions: 300 meters East of the southern end of Hoan Kiem Lake
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| Sofitel Metropole Hotel: A Grand Old Hotel
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This was my second time staying there, the last time it was years ago in 1998. Back then it was the only luxury hotel in Hanoi. There is competition now (2005), but not much has changed. Over-all, it is a very good hotel, I would rate it 4-star, not 5-star. The rooms were large, modern, and clean, but a bit dark. Service was not bad, but also not spectacular. The location is excellent, right downtown. I would stay there again. Theme: HotelPrice: US$180 and up » Currency ConverterComparison: most expensivePhone: 8266919Directions: Very close to the south-east corner of Hoan Kiem Lake.
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This French colonial-style building has stood proudly in the heart of Hanoi since 1901. The hotel boast a rich history and a century-long tradition of welcoming abassadors, writers, heads of state and entrepreneurs. 232 rooms and suites with a beautifulinterior garden and Swimming pool .
Good French cuisine at the "Le Beaulieu" and refined Hanoi specialites at the "Spices Garden".
I liked the Fitness centre (for long term travellers to Hanoi) and the Pool. On the weekends I somtimes had breakfast here, too.
The whole colonial atmosphere is very nice. Theme: HotelComparison: more expensive than averagePhone: (+84)4/8266919Directions: town centre, near the Haon Kiem lakeWebsite: www.sofitel.com/sofitel
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| Sofitel Metropole Hotel: pretty charming hotel
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 welcome fruit! by Audrey118
The location is OK - it was convenient for us as it was closed to the Press Club where the Emeraude Cruise Office was - just a hop over!! It was closed enough for me to walk to the Opera House (which btw Hilton faces), it is also close to one end of the lake where you can go take a nice stroll.
Service I would say is excellent. The concierge staff is ultra nice. I spent some time chatting with them, asking all kinds of question, pertaining to opera tickets, water puppet tickets, taxi pricing, where to eat, whether is safe or not to walk in the dark etc...best bit is they were so upfront, frank and honest.
On one occassion I left my hat after checking out, and when I returned to the hotel days later, I asked them if they ever saw a hat which i had lost, I was so so grateful to have them back.
The food at the hotel is quite sumptuos.
Breakast was great - although if you stayed there for more than a couple of days you freak out of the same fare = same spread. I enjoyed their simple pho - Vietnamese noodles, and also some thing which looked liked a bologna to me...and also noodle roll, and would you fancy creme caramel for breakfast!!!
We also managed to sample their famous Sunday brunch, which btw the restaurant is famous for its French fare, so I especially enjoyed the well cooked, and well timed main dishes such as duck stuffed with foie grass, salmon with sorrel sauce, veal with morrel sauce...and yum - squid ink risotto. What I can say is the chef has excellent skill in preparing sauces, and also he is also very very good in presenting French food left in buffet food warmers and still not over cooked.
Of course there was a huge array of international food to tempt others - i did not bother too much - stuff like sashimi, sushis, and also lots of cold seafood etc.
Rooms - the one horror i have in Hanoi is the lack of proper airconditioning. It was pretty stuff and irritating. The bed was tiny for twin room, and it moves on rollers I think!!! But I was too tired and had a deep slumber. All rooms faces into the pool. They have new wing and old wing - i think it was cooler at the old wing. Theme: HotelPrice: US$120-180 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averagePhone: 8266919
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