Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Wins Condé Nast Traveler’s ‘Triple Crown’

Prestigious honor recognizes Hot List, Gold List and Readers’ Choice wins

HANOI, Vietnam (June , 2026) – Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, the iconic luxury hotel 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 in the magazine’s June 2026 edition, celebrates hotels that have secured all three major honors from Condé Nast Traveler: the Hot List (best new hotels), Gold List (editor favorites) and Readers’ Choice Awards (reader-voted). Only 396 hotels worldwide have achieved this rare 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 hotel’s service as “superb across the board” and its guest rooms as “opulent.” Rooms in the original three-story Heritage Wing “channel 1920s French and Indochine glamor with dark hardwood floors, vintage illustrations and art-deco marble bathrooms,” while those in 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, recently named Vietnam’s Best Hotel Spa in 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, said: “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 year, the Metropole was also named one of the world’s “500 Best Hotels” by Travel + Leisure magazine—its sixth consecutive year on the prestigious list.

Since first opening its doors in 1901, the Grande Dame of Vietnamese hospitality has witnessed – and shaped – over a century of history. To commemorate this remarkable milestone, the hotel will host a series of exclusive events under the theme “125 Years of a Legend” throughout the year to honor its extraordinary heritage while embracing a vibrant future as one of Southeast Asia’s most legendary luxury destinations.