Metropole Hanoi Introduces Unique Mooncake Flavours Ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival

Six exquisite flavours and intricately illustrated mooncake boxes available in 2024

HANOI, Vietnam (July 29, 2024) – Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has unveiled six exquisite mooncake flavours ahead of the Mid-Autumn Festival 2024, in addition to artfully designed mooncake boxes featuring intricate illustrations inspired by lifestyle photographs of early 20th-century Hanoians.

This year’s mooncake collection, known as “A Heritage Tapestry,” embodies the iconic luxury hotel’s century-long legacy of history and culture, infused with poignant memories and experiences that define the Metropole’s legendary identity. The collection captures the classical elegance of the Indochine era and the quintessential charm of old Hanoi.

Distinctive flavours this year include Lotus Seeds & Macadamia Nuts; Matcha with Sunflower Seeds; Orange & Grand-Marnier; Traditional Mix; Black Sesame & Sunflower Seeds; and Green Bean, Apricot & Salted Egg. The preservative-free, hand-baked mooncakes are produced using authentic recipes infused with the Metropole’s gourmet touch.

Mooncakes are available in several elegant box options. A four-piece box (each piece is 200g) is priced at VND 2,980,000 and a six-piece box (each piece is 100g) is priced at VND 3,130,000. A six-piece VIP box (each piece is 100g) with a bottle of Vieux Saint Andre St Emilion 2019 is priced at VND 6,600,000 net. Six-piece VVIP lacquer boxes (each piece is 100g) with Emperor Lotus tea and Jasmine tea are priced from VND 8,600,000 to VND 9,290,000. Finally, a limited Super VIP box with Emperor Lotus tea and Hanoia lacquer tea box is priced at VND 19,900,000 net.

For orders placed before Aug. 24, receive a 5% discount for 5 boxes or more. Orders of 10 or more boxes receive a 10% discount. Orders of 20 or more boxes receive a 15% discount. Orders of 30 or more boxes receive a 20% discount. Accor Plus members and agencies receive an additional 10% discount.

For orders made from Aug. 25 until Sept. 9, receive a 5% discount for orders of 10 or more boxes. Orders of 20 or more boxes receive a 10% discount. Orders of 30 or more boxes receive a 20% discount. Accor Plus members and agencies receive an additional 10% discount.

For orders made after Sept. 9, Accor Plus members and agencies receive a 10% discount.

Promotions only apply to a single invoice, not multiple invoices. Orders must be completed and paid for when placing the order to avail of these offers. VVIP lacquer and Super VIP boxes are excluded from these promotions.

The Mid-Autumn Festival, celebrated annually on the 15th day of the 8th month in the East Asian lunar calendar, is a time for families to come together to enjoy delicious teas and mooncakes, while giving thanks and praying for good fortune in the year ahead. Known as Tet Trung Thu in Vietnam, the festival traditionally signifies the end of the harvest season.

To place an order for Metropole Mooncakes, please call L’Epicerie du Metropole at 024 39335224, email Bang.Au@sofitel.com, or visit the hotel online here: www.sofitel-legend-metropole-hanoi.com.



ABOUT SOFITEL LEGEND METROPOLE HANOI

A prominent fixture in the heart of Hanoi since 1901, the Hotel Metropole Hanoi has a long tradition as a luxury venue for prestigious events and a popular rendezvous for business and leisure travelers such as playwrights, ambassadors and heads of state. The recipient of numerous international awards for its fine service, this legendary landmark has contributed to the richness of local heritage.

The hotel includes 358 rooms that are divided into two wings – the historical Heritage Wing and the neo-classical Opera Wing. There are three legendary suites that are named after famous residents and visitors to the hotel (Graham Greene, Charlie Chaplin, Somerset Maugham).

The Metropole restaurants and bars are all famous dining venues, each offering a different exotic experience: Le Beaulieu has the best French fare in this corner of the world; Spice Garden offers elevated Vietnamese cuisine with a contemporary twist; angelina is Hanoi’s bespoke bar-lounge-restaurant; La Terrasse brings Parisian-style to the sidewalks of Hanoi; Le Club Bar treats guests to its famous afternoon high tea and cool jazz performances; and, finally, Bamboo Bar brings poolside lounging to the next level.

ABOUT SOFITEL LEGEND

A pioneer of French luxury hospitality since 1964, Sofitel today embodies heartfelt and committed luxury, with a French zest. Alongside its 120 elegant and unique properties, the brand inaugurated in 2009 a collection of emblematic hotels under the Sofitel Legend banner: unrivalled luxury addresses with a legendary heritage and highly personalised service. Each stay is timeless, offering sumptuous surroundings, renowned restaurants and modern comforts for an inspiring luxury experience. Noble, rare and soulful, Sofitel Legend hotels captivate with their architectural beauty, breathtaking views and mesmerizing ambience.

Sofitel Legend now comprises 6 hotels, each more magnificent than the last, set within beautiful and culturally-rich destinations around the world: Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam, Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo, Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena, Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi and Sofitel Legend People's Grand Hotel Xi'an.

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