Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Unveils a Candlelit Wonderland
Ha Noi, Vietnam, November 25, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, the iconic 123-year-old luxury hotel in Vietnam’s capital, has unveiled an enchanting “Candlelit Wonderland” theme ahead of this year’s festive season.
The hotel invites guests to immerse themselves in a dreamscape of timeless elegance, with the courtyard bathed in golden hues, and shimmering ornaments and sparkling lights casting magic in every corner. In keeping with tradition, a distinctive 15-meter-tall Christmas tree gracing Le Balcon is adorned with ornaments, bringing timeless French sophistication and joie de vivre.
Throughout the festive season, Vietnam’s most storied hotel will host memorable dining events at the award-winning modern French fine-dining restaurant Le Beaulieu, and at Le Club Bar (home to the hotel’s famed Afternoon Tea and evening jazz), angelina (cocktail bar, whisky lounge and rustic European and New World restaurant), and the modern Vietnamese restaurant Spice Garden.
A decadent French afternoon tea specially designed for the holidays, Le Goûter is inspired by Metropole Hanoi Chef Charles Degrendele’s treasured childhood memories. It offers a refined experience that weaves together the art of fine pâtisserie with a choice of premium teas, aromatic coffees or a glass of fine Champagne.
The hotel’s annual Christmas tree-lighting ceremony will be held on Nov. 29, as General Manager George Koumendakos welcomes underprivileged children from Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation and amid festive holiday music performed by a group of blind musicians.
Christmas Eve: Four special Christmas Eve dinners are on offer at the Metropole on Dec. 24, with prices ranging from VND 3.3 million to VND 5.4 million.
o 7-course fine dining Christmas Eve Dinner at Le Beaulieu
o 6-course Christmas Eve Dinner at angelina
o Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner at Le Club
o 5-course Christmas Eve Dinner at Spice Garden
Christmas Day: On Dec. 25 the hotel will host brunch and a series of dinners at its restaurants, ranging in price from VND 2.9 million to 4.8 million.
o 6-course fine dining Christmas Day Dinner at Le Beaulieu
o Christmas Day Brunch at Le Beaulieu
o 4-course Christmas Day Dinner at angelina
o 4-course Christmas Day Dinner at Le Club
o Christmas Day Buffet Lunch at Le Club
o Christmas Day BBQ Buffet Dinner at Spice Garden
New Year’s Eve: With prices ranging from VND 3.5 million to 5.9 million, gala dinners and countdown parties will be the order of the evening as the world prepares to usher in 2025.
o 8-course New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner at Le Beaulieu
o 7-course New Year’s Eve Dinner at angelina
o New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner at Le Club
o New Year’s Eve BBQ Buffet Dinner at Spice Garden
o New Year’s Eve Countdown at Bamboo Bar (from 10.30 pm; table packages from VND 5.8 million)
o New Year’s Eve Countdown at angelina (from 11 pm; table packages from VND 5.8 million)
New Year’s Day (Jan. 1, 2025): Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi’s culinary team helps kick off the New Year with a special brunch and an exclusive New Year’s Day Buffet Dinner.
o New Year’s Day Brunch at Le Beaulieu
o New Year’s Day Buffet Dinner at Le Club
L’Epicerie du Metropole offers an unparalleled array of specialty products and gifts this holiday season, with shelves filled with premium turkey, succulent beef Wellington and a variety of festive treats like Petit Haute Croissanterie, along with an assortment of Christmas hampers. The boutique features an enticing selection of imported delicacies, including caviar Joselito ham, Les Frères Marchand cheeses and more. The Buche de Noel is a true symbol of holiday cheer and L’Epicerie’s pièce de résistance.
Le Spa, the award-winning spa at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, has unveiled an exclusive Festive Spa experience that begins with a 60-minute Silhouette Signature Body Treatment designed to release muscle tension, followed by a 30-minute Express Facial, featuring the finest French techniques to purify and deeply hydrate, leaving skin radiant and refreshed.
La Boutique returns this festive season. The luxury gift shop showcases a curated selection of lacquerware, pottery and exquisite souvenirs, along with hand-tailored clothing, jewelry, accessories and fine linens, all crafted by skilled artisans and renowned Vietnamese designers.
Accor Plus members receive a 10% price reduction for all events. The 10% reduction cannot be used in conjunction with other promotions. All prices exclude 5% service charge and applicable government value added taxes. Children under 6 years of age are complimentary. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 receive a 50% reduction, while children 12 and older will be charged as adults.
Or please contact the Festive desk at +84 24 3826 6919 extension 8215
ABOUT SOFITEL LEGEND METROPOLE HANOI
A prominent fixture in the heart of Hanoi since 1901, the Hotel Metropole Hanoi has a long tradition as a luxury venue for prestigious events and a popular rendezvous for business and leisure travelers such as playwrights, ambassadors and heads of state. The recipient of numerous international awards for its fine service, this legendary landmark has contributed to the richness of local heritage.
The hotel includes 364 rooms that are divided into two wings – the historical Heritage Wing and the neo-classical Opera Wing. There are three legendary suites that are named after famous residents and visitors to the hotel (Graham Greene, Charlie Chaplin, Somerset Maugham).
The Metropole restaurants and bars are all famous dining venues, each offering a different exotic experience: Le Beaulieu has the best French fare in this corner of the world; Spice Garden offers elevated Vietnamese cuisine with a contemporary twist; angelina is Hanoi’s bespoke bar-lounge-restaurant; La Terrasse brings Parisian style to the sidewalks of Hanoi; Le Club Bar treats guests to its famous afternoon high tea and cool jazz performances; and, finally, Bamboo Bar brings poolside lounging to the next level.
ABOUT SOFITEL LEGEND
Sofitel Legend is an illustrious selection of heritage luxury hotels where the best of past and present converge. Set within beautiful and culturally rich destinations, each legendary retreat is both timeless and elegant, delivering lavish settings, renowned restaurants and modern comforts matched with impeccable service for the ultimate luxury experience. Noble, rare and soulful, Sofitel Legend hotels entice worldly travelers who are all drawn to these beloved places of grandeur for their storied past, architectural beauty, sweeping vistas and enchanting ambience. Sofitel Legend is part of Accor, a world-leading hospitality group consisting of approximately 5,500 properties and 10,000 food and beverage venues throughout 110 countries.
