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Kai Speth has been general manager of the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi since 2008. Originally from Bad Kreuznach, Germany, he has worked around the world in his 30 years as a hotelier, with long-term stints in the United States and Korea. He favors Apple computers, and if you asked him to choose between The Who and Led Zeppelin, he couldn’t.Featured Video
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We’ve found the bunker’s entrance!
At last, our excavation crews have located the entrance to the Metropole’s bunker. We haven’t gone in yet. We know there’s sand, mud and water within. And what else? This Saturday, we’re going in with a camera. Not sure what we’re going to find. There could be something. Could be nothing. We’ll keep you posted.


































