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Sofitel Metropole Hanoi

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Legendary Tour

A sanctuary of tenacity and timelessness

Join our historians on daily tours delving into the hotel's past, from hosting renowned guests like Graham Greene to serving as a 1960s bomb shelter.

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The Grand Dame of Hanoi has borne witness to the triumphs and tragedies of 20th-century Vietnam. Discover its history as a destination of choice in French Indochina, and listen to stories of courage forged during its time as an air-raid shelter.

Tours with our historians are offered exclusively for hotel guests daily at 5pm and 6pm. Please book in advance with our Concierge teams in either lobby.

Shelter during a time of need

From 1964 to 1973, the Metropole’s underground bomb shelter was a safe haven for guests, including celebrities Joan Baez and Jane Fonda. The bunker was sealed after the war ended, and only rediscovered by chance during renovations in 2011. Today, it serves as a reminder of the tragedy of war and a memorial to the courage and perseverance of the hotel employees.

An illustrious guest list

The Metropole has hosted famous guests for decades, including British writers W. Somerset Maugham and Graham Greene and actor Charlie Chaplin; the three Legendary Suites are named in their honour. Follow in their footsteps on our Path of History tour, and taste a signature Graham Greene martini at the Bamboo Bar.

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