Prestigious honor acknowledges Hot List, Gold List and Readers’ Choice wins
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, the enduring luxurious lodge in Vietnam’s capital, has earned Condé Nast Traveler’s coveted “Triple Crown,” an elite distinction the publication describes as “the most definitive collection of the best hotels in the world.”
The achievement, featured within the journal’s June 2026 version, celebrates resorts which have secured all three main honors from Condé Nast Traveler: the Hot List (finest new resorts), Gold List (editor favorites) and Readers’ Choice Awards (reader-voted). Only 396 resorts worldwide have achieved this uncommon trifecta.
“Those who appreciate the finer things from a hotel stay – impeccable service, rich history, and, in this instance, beautiful spaces showcasing a seamless blend of classic French sophistication and Vietnamese heritage – will relish stepping into a bygone era of elegance at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi,” Condé Nast Traveler notes.
Editors praised the lodge’s service as “superb across the board” and its visitor rooms as “opulent.” Rooms within the authentic three-story Heritage Wing “channel 1920s French and Indochine glamor with dark hardwood floors, vintage illustrations and art-deco marble bathrooms,” whereas these within the seven-story neo-classical Opera Wing are “equally luxurious but slightly more modern, making them popular with families and business travelers.”
Le Spa du Metropole, lately named Vietnam’s Best Hotel Spa within the Tatler Best of Vietnam 2026 awards, was described as “an elegant sanctuary overlooking the garden courtyard with eight treatment rooms, including two themed couple suites, where a Kansu bowl massage promises to banish jet lag and coveted French skincare lines SOTHYS and Anne Semonin feature in wraps and facials.”
George Koumendakos, General Manager of Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, stated: “Receiving the Triple Crown from Condé Nast Traveler is a profound honor for our entire team as we celebrate the hotel’s 125th anniversary this year. This recognition validates our unwavering commitment to excellence – honoring our historic legacy while delivering the highest standards of personalized service, authentic cultural experiences and timeless elegance that our guests have cherished for more than a century.”
Earlier this 12 months, the Metropole was additionally named one of many world’s “500 Best Hotels” by Travel + Leisure journal—its sixth consecutive 12 months on the distinguished checklist.
Since first opening its doorways in 1901, the Grande Dame of Vietnamese hospitality has witnessed – and formed – over a century of historical past. To commemorate this exceptional milestone, the lodge will host a sequence of unique occasions underneath the theme “125 Years of a Legend” all year long to honor its extraordinary heritage whereas embracing a vibrant future as considered one of Southeast Asia’s most legendary luxurious locations.
For extra data or reservations, please contact Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi at +84 24 3826 6919, electronic mail [email protected] or go to www.sofitel-legend-metropole-hanoi.com/.
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