The Restaurant at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

"Dine in at one of the in-house restaurants: Spices Garden serves upmarket Vietnamese fare, and Le Beaulieu specializes in classic French cuisine"

"Of the six restaurants and bars, Le Beaulieu is a standout, thanks to authentic haute French cuisine and brasserie-style digs, while the sidewalk café-inspired La Terrasse offers abundant people watching and live sax music on weekends"

"A historic hotel and a supremely refined place to stay, the Metropole boasts an immaculately restored colonial facade, mahogany-panelled reception rooms and two well-regarded restaurants"

"In-house services include a business centre, a small open-air swimming pool, fitness centre and a choice of bars and restaurants, notably Spices Garden, serving upmarket Vietnamese fare"

"Le Beaulieu is arguably the best French restaurant in Hanoi"

"Apart from its historic appel (guests are welcome to join guided tours of a bomb shelter under the building that was re-discovered in 2011), the service is of the highest order and its restaurants and bars, such as Spices Garden and Angelina, promise culinary treats and memorable nightlife"

"A casual international restaurant extends from the Metropole lobby to the pool area, where high tea and a chocolate fondue are served daily, in addition to a few Vietnamese specialties"

"Three bars and three restaurants, ranging from French, Vietnamese, and Italian cuisine, are available"