LOCATION: Hotel Sofitel Metropole Hanoi is located right in the heart of the capital, within walking distance of the administrative business and retail centres and close to the prestigious Opera House and the most beautiful lake of Hanoi city. Restaurants, art galleries and handicraft shops can be found within easy reach and only 35 km from the airport.

ACCOMMODATION: The Hotel has 244 rooms and 22 Suites. All rooms have a private bathroom, individually controlled air-conditioning, double glazing, IDD telephone, satellite TV with 8 channels, in-house video, safety deposit box, mini-bar, tea & coffee maker, hairdryer and 24 hour power back-up.

DINING FACILITIES: The elegant Spices Garden restaurant offers superb Asian and Vietnamese food, with three private dining rooms and an attractive terrac outlook. Le Beaulieu Restaurant, a long-time favorite venue for fine dining and official functions in the capital, continues to serve up fine French food and wines for which it has earned its reputation for excellence since the turn of the century.

RECREATION: For the health conscious, the Clark hatch Fitness Centre has a well equipped international-standard gym, as well as qualified instructors, massage therapists, exercise classes, a sauna and a Jacuzzi.

MEETING FACILITIES: A range of function rooms include the Thang Long Hall which can accommodate up to 250 people for international conferences or elegant cocktail receptions. The Business Centre, located between the Metropole wing and the Opera wing, provides business people with a fully equipped office away from the office.