Guest Reviews of Sofitel Metropole Hotel Hanoi Based on a 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent) rating system

From the other comments on this website I think this is one of those hotels that excels if you're lucky enough to get an upgrade or have splashed out for a premium room, but the standard experience doesn't necessarily justify the the cost.

TripAdvisor, 04 Jun 2009

the location is phenomenal with a sophisticated interior design and art art nouveau feel to it.

agoda, 19 May 2009

very elegant.

hotels.com, 02 Jan 2009

Each year readers selected the premium hotel of each city in Asia, and base their votes on criteria such as location, room facilities, customer service, food and drink, and technology.

A Luxury Travel Blog, 26 Sep 2007

We would highly recommend this hotel to everyone seeking a sophisticated and quality hotel experience in this wonderful city.

Asiarooms.com, 01 Oct 2006

Staff really helpful, room luxurious, just loved it.

Virtual Tourist, 30 May 2006

Elegant Historic Hotel in the heart of Hanoi

RealTravel, 17 Feb 2006

Little touches like fine chocolates, turn down service, luxury bath products, complimentary shoe shining, premium tea bags, made the experience truly luxurious.

TripAdvisor, 11 May 2009

trully elegant hotel which was so much more than a

agoda, 06 May 2009

Posh hotel but so so service and attentiveness

TripAdvisor, 22 Apr 2009