Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

Whilst staying at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi you can’t help but realise that you are walking in the footsteps of legends. Since opening in 1901, an impressive array of heads of state, actors, playwrights and ambassadors from all over the world have been guests at this truly legendary hotel. Our stay was during the celebratory 125th anniversary year, which honours the storied past whilst at the same time imagining the stories yet to be told. The Heritage Wing was reopened in 2024 after a complete renovation and redesign, ensuring that these future stories continue to be told by the esteemed travellers who choose Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi when they are in town. The staff team were always there to help during our stay and this always felt genuine, clearly showing that they are proud to be part of the story too. They are a credit to the hotel and most certainly made our stay memorable.

Our room at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

Our Luxury Room in the Heritage Wing featured a wonderful marble bathroom, hardwood floors and hand painted artwork. The French colonial Indochina style was clear to see and has most certainly not been lost during the recent renovation. Instead, these meticulously renovated rooms ensure this historic hotel has been brought into the 21st century with modern technology and functionality, whilst at the same time allowing guests to appreciate that they are very much staying in a hotel full of character and charm.

The vegan food at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

Breakfast was served daily in two locations, but we enjoyed our experience at Le Club Bar on day one so much that we decided to eat there on both days of our stay. The international buffet has a few vegan items that are labelled and others such as fruit, salad, breads and juices that were also suitable for vegans. After speaking with the helpful restaurant manager and chef, we were also offered a selection of vegan options. On day one we shared fresh spring rolls, stir fried pho and plain congee, whilst on the second day we enjoyed traditional vegan noodle soup (pho an chay), mushroom rice noodle rolls (banh cuon chay) and a vibrant avocado and tomato salad, which we enjoyed with freshly baked toasted baguettes. In total, they offered around ten vegan dishes to select from during breakfast, which would be ideal if you were staying for a few days. As our food was all prepared off menu, it was easy for us to make small changes to the vegan dishes available to suit our taste. Once we had connected with the friendly staff team, our breakfast at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi was a very vegan friendly affair that we enjoyed during our stay.

Vegan fine dining at Le Beaulieu

Michelin rated Le Beaulieu is the French fine dining restaurant at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, where since 1901 diners have been served classic French cuisine in the heart of Hanoi. The service is attentive and the ambience elegant. Chef de Cuisine Charles Degrendele has led the restaurant since 2023, bringing creativity shaped in kitchens worldwide, including three Michelin starred Quintessence. French cuisine is not known for being vegan friendly, so when we saw a vegetarian tasting menu we were intrigued. The team confirmed it could be adapted to be fully vegan, so we made a reservation with genuine anticipation.

Our canapés set the tone, beginning with a refreshing tomato gazpacho and a delicate cauliflower tartlet. A standout dish followed, an avocado cream with black garlic, pomelo and yuzu pearls, full of balanced flavour. The main courses focused on tomato, carrot and cauliflower, each thoughtfully presented, with highlights including miniature carrots with bamboo shoot and tofu cream, and cauliflower with braised lentils. Dessert was a triumph, proving that vegan fine dining can still feel indulgent. A chocolate creation with ganache, strawberry elements and a sablé delivered both flavour and texture, and was the perfect end to our experience at Le Beaulieu.

The vegan essentials at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

From the garden pool in the central courtyard to the recently updated Metropole Fitness gym, there is plenty of scope to keep active during your stay at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi. Those who prefer to relax can head to Le Spa du Metropole, where a range of treatments and massages that fuse Vietnamese and Thai therapies are available. We appreciated that our bedding was changed to a fully feather free option upon request, and it was also good to see refillable glass bottles rather than single use plastic water bottles in our room. We were unable to confirm whether the Diptyque shower gel, shampoo and conditioner were suitable for vegans, but the locally made Lecka vegan energy bars certainly were, and they were delicious.

The Vegan Food Quest Verdict

Esteemed guests have been choosing to stay at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi for 125 years and that history was omnipresent during our stay in the original and recently restored Heritage Wing. We loved playing a small part in this century old story, whilst at the same time enjoying the modern fixtures, fittings and amenities that are clearly writing the next chapter. The kind and helpful staff team ensured we had an excellent selection of vegan options during breakfast, whilst Chef Charles and his team certainly took on the challenge of adapting their vegetarian tasting menu for us. All of this, combined with the excellent location in the heart of the French Quarter, makes it an excellent choice for a trip to Hanoi.

We were guests of Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi but please rest assured that their generosity in hosting us didn’t influence our views.

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
15 Ngo Quyen Street
Hoan Kiem Ward
Hanoi
Vietnam

Telephone: +84 24 3826 6919
Email: metropolehanoi.info@sofitel.com
Cost From: £300 / $380 (April 2026)