Industry-leading honor comes as Vietnam’s Grande Dame marks its 125-year anniversary
HANOI, Vietnam – The iconic Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has once again been named one of the world’s “500 Best Hotels” by Travel + Leisure magazine, securing a place among the most elite properties in global hospitality for the sixth consecutive year.
Celebrating its landmark 125th anniversary this year, the legendary Metropole Hanoi was one of only 12 hotels in Vietnam to appear on the 2026 list – and one of only two in the capital. The annual “World’s Best” awards, published in Travel + Leisure’s May 2026 issue, are among the most respected benchmarks in the international travel industry.
“Being recognized in Travel + Leisure’s ‘500 Best Hotels’ is a tremendous honor. As we celebrate 125 years of legendary hospitality rooted in our extraordinary past, this award inspires us to continue crafting even more remarkable experiences for our esteemed guests and the Metropole,” said Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi General Manager George Koumendakos.
The recognition comes on the heels of several other major international accolades for the luxury hotel. Metropole Hanoi was recently named one of the “100 Most Incredible Hotels in the World” for 2026 by Fodor’s, a leading international travel authority for more than 80 years.
Last year, Metropole was awarded a coveted MICHELIN Key in the MICHELIN Guide’s inaugural edition in Vietnam. Business Traveller magazine named Metropole Hanoi one of the “Best Business Hotels in Asia-Pacific” for 2025, and Robb Report Hong Kong spotlighted Metropole in its “Best of the Best” for 2026.
In June, the Metropole was named the best city hotel in Vietnam in the annual Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2025. Condé Nast Traveler also recognized Metropole as one of the 72 best hotels and resorts in the world in the magazine’s prestigious Gold List 2025.
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