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| Simply stunning! From every angle.. and in such pristine condition.. well done to all the staff who keep her appearance so immaculate - its such a pleasure staying at the Metropole Hanoi.. |
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| Everything sparkles.. great attention to detail |
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| Little bits of decor make it feel very homely, yet not mumsy!! |
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| No place for dirty windows, spiders webs or decay on this grand ol' lady! |
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| The conservatory is a marvelous spot for that G n T or I had my breakfast one morning here.. I so enjoyed it! |
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| A camera's delight you are Metropole.. |
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| Gleaming marble floors.. |
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| Entrance to Spicers Garden Restaurant - Chef Hai and team prepare local specialties using a wide range of spices, herbs and seasons, resulting in distinctive flavors that have made Spicers Gardens the discerning choice for Vietnamese cuisine. .meet the Manager, Madame Nhung, who has been working here since 1978 - she'll introduce you the authentic tastes of Hanoi.. |
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| Bamboo trellis.. around a bland wall.. |
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| From within the Conservatory looking out.. |
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| The Le Club - part of the ongoing jazz series.. Metropole is proud to present the sultry and very distinctive vocals of for instance, Kate Bowen, one of the most sought after vocalists in her hometown of Toronto, Canada. Ps.. she's here until end of February 2012.. |
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| Tea anyone?... |
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| Bar counters waiting for that ultimate Graham Greene cocktail to be enjoyed.. |
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| Delicious - thank you mr. Graham Greene for leaving such an indelible stamp all over Vietnam |
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| Peep through open doors.. just perfect! |
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| Even the cyclo looks like its a prop.. but its a working Cyclo.. and this is a great thing to do in Hanoi as well, through the Old Quarters of Hanoi.. around the Turtle Lake.. ooh Metropole you're leave a spot in my heart! |
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| Where friends gather to sit and chat.. or sit and enjoy.. or simply just sit! Le Beaulieu Restaurant - special dishes made by Chef Denis Groison, with wines chosen by Head Sommelier. |
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| Newly laid carpets in the Old Wing.. intriguing pattern.. and so soft underfoot! |
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| Breakfast.. the BEST meal of the day |
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| Flowers look fake but they are so real and so perfect! Gosh.. just amazing! |
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Hotel Metropole Hanoi - an award wining French Colonial style hotel, in the heart of Hanoi, near Hoan Kiem Lake and the magnificent Opera House. She boasts a classical white facade, green shutters, original wrought iron detail, wood paneling and a lush couryard lawn, the hotel is one of the region's few remaining hotels of its era.
Built in 1901 by two private French investors, the hotel quickly became the rendezvous point for colonial high society in the first half of the century. Following French's independence in the 1950's, the new national government opted to maintain it as the official hotel for visiting VIP's.
The hotel guest list over the past years has included the Presidents of France, Chile, the Hellenic Republic, the King of Morocco, Queen of Denmark, Queen Noor of Jordan, The Foreign Ministers from Russia, the Kingdom of Bahrain, Prime Ministers from France, Canada, Luxembourge, Vietnam, and the King of Cambodia.
As well as famous people like Catherine Deneuve, Charlie Chaplin, Jane Fonda, Mike Jagger, Sir Roger Moore and to this day, the Hotel's bars remain a haunt for international and local journalists wanting to pick up the latest business news.
Stay there if you can.. you won't be disappointed. Ps.. my small group use this as our Hanoi Hotel
ALWAYS!.. there is no other option in Hanoi if you ask me!
