Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

15 Ngo Quyen / Hoan Kiem / 3826 6919 / sofitel-legend.com Lovingly restored colonial icon and the top inn in town. Choose from the charming old wing or stylised new. Sweet Bamboo Bar and rooftop garden Le Balcon, French at Le Beaulieu, Italian Angelina, Spices Garden for Viet, fab Sun brunch and cooking school, and dapper Le Spa.