Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has opened a new chapter in its 123-year history with the relaunch of its Heritage Wing following an extensive refurbishment. The comprehensive reconstruction work was centered on the original wing of the hotel, which was built in 1901.
The Metropole Heritage Wing, with 103 guestrooms and suites, was restored and renovated as part of a 21-month project. The newly renovated wing has been reopened for guests. Guestroom layouts remain mostly the same, but six pairs of connecting rooms have been transformed into new suites, inclusive of a primary bedroom, a parlor area and a living room with a sofa bed. Technological enhancements include all-new IPTV, sound bars, mood lighting and air-conditioning units and control systems, along with new Wi-Fi routers in each guestroom and in the corridors.
The Heritage Wing lobby has been partially refurbished and restored, as well, and sports a new artisanal antique mirrored ceiling situated over the reception area, along with silver leaf-gilded, hand-painted artwork adorning the elevator car. Other additions include new reception desks, furniture and mood lighting. The updated interior design of the lobby and guestrooms in the Heritage Wing was completed by the Singapore-based David Grace Designs International.
The Heritage Wing comprises 54 Luxury rooms, 40 Grand Luxury rooms, six Metropole suites and three Legendary suites named after former guests of the hotel: Graham Greene, Somerset Maugham and Charlie Chaplin. The wing has demonstrated its durability throughout the years and previously underwent major renovations in 1992 and 2004. It is complemented by the hotel’s contemporary Opera Wing, which totals 236 guestrooms, 18 suites and one Grand Prestige Suite, as well as the Club Lounge.
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