Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam in Amsterdam, Netherlands

This 5-star hotel in the heart of Amsterdam offers luxurious rooms and facilities only 5 minutes from Dam Square. It features a top-level restaurant, and a spa with an indoor pool area. Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam offers well-kept rooms and suites with modern bathrooms and a rain shower. Dressing gowns and slippers are provided for extra comfort. Free Wi-Fi is available, there is also high speed wireless internet available for an extra charge. Their Michelin star Bridges restaurant focuses on organic seafood. You can complement each dish with quality wines from the vinotheque. For a bite of caviar and lobster with a cocktail, you can visit the raw food or cocktail bar. After a busy day you can regain energy in the spa with its heated indoor pool, sauna, hammam and fitness area. There is also a charming garden and terrace for sunny days. From The Grand most important landmarks are within walking distance, including the Van Gogh Museum, the Anne Frank House and Amsterdam Central Station. Trams stop at Dam Square and offer easy access to the entire city.

Rooms: 220
Address: Oudezijds Voorburgwal 197, Amsterdam 1012 EX Show on map

What people say

It's right in the city center. Hotel has bikes to rent for customers and cycling is the best option for sight seeing. Everything, the staff were very friendly and the rooms have most comfortable beds. Excellent Staff.Excellance.

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Fabulous hotel, great loctaion between two canals. staff very friendly and accomadating for our group which included 7 children.So close to everything, yet perfectly tucked away for excellent privacy. I enjoy everything at the hotel, the view and the comfort, the staff!. I had a wonderful room and I was extremely pleased with it.Everything is always first class....An outstanding establishment. Never ever lets you down, just perfect!. the service was good and the staff as helpful as always, and the breakfast was delicious if a little over-priced. I like the design of the hotel, the art pieces, the beautiful courtyard, the soft bed.Atmosphere; courtyard; outside dining room; proximity to shops etc. Location, room.the bar and restaraunt. Staff are friendly.Centraal location, very good staff. Location, staff were excellent.I think breakfast was a little expensive!. I didn't like the fact that everything the staff did, they expected a tip.No. the hotel is currently undergoing renovation and, although it is as discreet as possible, it reduced the beauty of the hotel. There wasn't coffee/tea making facility within the room.Not really, however the taxi driver (from the airport) dropped us off at the other Sofitel which led to an inconvenience. Your receptioniste was very hospitable.Price.There's few stains on the sheet.Hotel was under renevation and there was no bar and poor restaurant facilities. Spar was very average.Decor was far too old-school, and overpriced. It was also rotting in places.

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Guests & rooms

Transportation

Secured parking, Parking garage, Electric vehicle charging station, Car Rental, Bicycle Rental, Bicycle rental, Accessible parking

Services

Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Trouser Press, Tour Desk, Special Diet Menus (on request), Room Service, Private Check-in/-out, Packed Lunches, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Lockers, Laundry, Ironing Service, Internet Services, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access, Fax/Photocopying, Dry Cleaning, Daily maid service, Currency Exchange, Concierge Service, Communal lounge/TV room, Car Rental, Business Centre, Breakfast in the Room, Barber/Beauty Shop, Babysitting/Child Services, ATM/Cash Machine on site

Safety features

First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals

Pools and wellness

Yoga classes, Turkish/Steam Bath, Swimming pool, Swimming pool, Steam room, Spa/wellness packages, Spa lounge/relaxation area, Spa facilities, Spa & Wellness Centre, Sauna, Personal trainer, Massage, Jacuzzi, Indoor Swimming Pool, Fitness/spa locker rooms, Fitness classes, Fitness Centre, Fitness, Beauty services

Physical distancing

Mobile app for room service, Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available

Miscellaneous

Wheelchair accessible, VIP Room Facilities, Soundproofed Rooms, Smoke alarms, Security alarm, Pet bowls, Pet basket, Non-Smoking Rooms, Key card access, Key access, Heating, Fire extinguishers, Elevator, CCTV outside property, CCTV in common areas, Bridal Suite, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, Airconditioning, 24-hour security

General

WiFi everywhere, Valet Parking, Terrace, Soundproofed Rooms, Safety Deposit Box, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Restaurant, Private parking, Pets Allowed, Parking on-site, Parking , Non-Smoking Rooms, Luggage Storage, Heating, Garden, Family Rooms, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Elevator, Bar, Airconditioning, 24-Hour Front Desk

Front-desk/reception area services

Valet Parking, Tour Desk, Safety Deposit Box, Newspapers, Luggage Storage, Invoice provided, Currency Exchange, Concierge Service, 24-Hour Front Desk

Food & drink safety

Delivered food is securely covered, Breakfast takeaway containers

Food & Drink

Wine/champagne, Special Diet Menus (on request), Room Service, Restaurant (à la carte), Restaurant, On-site coffee shop, Kid meals (free/paid), Fruits, Child friendly buffet , Breakfast in the Room, Breakfast details, Bottle of water, Bar

Entertainment and children services

Babysitting/Child Services

Common areas

Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Library, Garden

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Cleaning services

Shoe Shine, Laundry, Ironing Service, Dry Cleaning

Business facilities

Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Fax/Photocopying, Business Centre

Activities

Walking tours, Turkish/Steam Bath, Temporary art galleries, Spa & Wellness Centre, Sauna, Movie nights, Massage, Indoor Swimming Pool (all year), Indoor Swimming Pool, Happy hour, Golf Course (within 3 km), Fitness Centre, Cycling, Bike tours

Fine cuisine is essential to all Sofitel hotels and The Grand Amsterdam is no exception. Whether you require an informal business lunch, an intimate private lunch, dinner or gala event, you can be sure to enjoy a combination of the finest cuisine in the most historical setting.

The Grand Restaurant has a unique Art Deco interior, complemented by a mural by Karel Appel and elegant windows looking directly onto the canal. The restaurant is open 7 days a week for breakfast from 06:30 to 10:30, for lunch from 12:30 to 14:30 and for dinner from 18:30 to 22:30. The Grand Restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy a fabulous meal.

Culinary guides, such as Michelin and GaultMillau, have awarded Euro-Toques Executive Chef Aurelien Poirot and his creative team for their variety of beautifully prepared dishes. They are inspired by French cuisine and its tradition, using the freshest ingredients.

The wine list consists of over 400 wines, acknowledged with the ‘Award of Excellence’, to complete your gastronomic experience in The Grand Restaurant. Our Chef-Sommelier Hans Tuin is happy to assist with your choice of wine.

Our personal and informal service team, lead by Maitre d'Hotel Jos van Hunen, will provide a relaxed and luxurious dinner or lunch.

The lounge bar, connected to the hotel lobby, is open between 09:00 and 01:00. Here you can enjoy afternoon tea, a drink after a busy day or a snack all day long.

The Grand Amsterdam building has a very rich history. It has been a convent in the 15th century, a Royal Inn during the 16th century and the headquarters for the Dutch Admiralty in the 17th century (the Golden Age of the Netherlands). In 1966 it was the setting for the wedding of Her Majesty the Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands. The Grand has certainly left its mark on the history of Amsterdam.

Please inform Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. Please note, a road barrier with an automatic rising bollard is activated near the property. This bollard will only be up between 22h00 and 06h00 on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Guests arriving at this time can contact the property to free the way to the hotel. Please note that it is not possible to accommodate an extra guest in the Superior Rooms or Classic Rooms. No extra beds/children's cots can be placed in these room types. Please note that guests are required to show the credit card which has been used to make the booking, upon arrival. If this is not possible, guests should have an authorization form, signed by the credit card holder if he/she is not travelling along.

This 5-star luxury hotel in the heart of Amsterdam offers luxurious rooms in an unique historical ambiance with French elegance. A blend of Dutch history and French luxurious contemporary design. It features a fine dining restaurant, bar and spa with an indoor pool area. The hotel is located in the historical city centre, less than 5 minutes distance from the Nine Streets and Dam Square. Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam offers 178 well-kept rooms and suites with modern bathrooms and a rain shower. Guests staying in one of our 30 spacious suites, including Prestige Suites and above, enjoy the exclusive Butler Service, offering a truly elevated and personalized experience. Dressing gowns and slippers are provided for extra comfort. Free WiFi is available, there is also high speed wireless internet available for an extra charge. Their fine-dining Bridges restaurant focuses on seafood created by Chef de Cuisine Raoul Meuwese. You can complement each dish with quality wines. For an all-day menu with Mediterranean influences you can visit Oriole Garden Bistro. Additionally, you can enjoy a coffee or a cocktail at the lively bar or at the Dutch brown café The Flying Dutchman. In Library ‘Or’ you can enjoy The Grand Afternoon Tea. Besides the excellent food & beverage facilities, The Grand holds several historical meeting- and event facilities and an unwinding Sofitel SPA with heated indoor pool, sauna, hammam and fitness area in which after a busy day you can regain energy. There is also a charming garden and terrace for sunny days. From The Grand most important landmarks are within walking distance, including the Van Gogh Museum, P.C Hooftstraat, the Anne Frank House and Amsterdam Central Station. Trams stop at Dam Square and offer easy access to the entire city.

The guest rooms have their own unique style, dictated in part by the original layout of the building that has been respected wherever possible. High ceilings and huge windows are a feature of almost all the rooms giving an additional sense of light and space to what are already some of the largest hotel rooms in Amsterdam. Decorated in a chic Anglo-French style in colours of salmon or blue with bold stripes or floral prints, each guest room has beautiful heavy drapery with custom made light wood inlaid furniture.

3 of the main presidential suites, which are named after 3 former mayors of Amsterdam, the Van Thijn, Polak and Samkalden suites, were inaugurated by their namesakes on 20 May 1992. There are also 3 2-bedroom royal suites featuring stunning curved windows overlooking the encircling canals. Named in honour of 3 famous former guests - William V, Maria de Medici and William of Orange - all offer a separate dressing area, marble bathrooms and a dining area seating from 4 to 6 people.

By public transportation: From Central Station you can take the following tram numbers: 4, 9, 16, 20, 24 or 25. Get off at the first stop near Dam Square and walk from Dam Square heading east through the Damstraat. Cross the first bridge and turn right to Oudezijds Voorburgwal. Hotel The Grand is just a few metres ahead.

You can also board the subway and disembark at the Nieuwmarkt. Take the exit marked Hoogstraat, head west and turn left on the third bridge.

Travelling by car, From Schiphol or The Hague: Near Amsterdam follow RING WEST Take exit OSDORP CENTRUM (S106). Driving in the direction of CENTRUM you will come to a square, the Surinameplein. Go straight and then take the left lane to turn left after the bridge. Continue on this road, the Overtoom, to the end and turn right to the Stadhouderskade. Drive along the Rijksmuseum and turn left at the second traffic lights (just before the Heineken brewery). Continue straight at the roundabout, reaching Vijzelgracht, further on called Vijzelstraat. At the Munt Tower keep to the right along the river 'Amstel' and turn left over the first bridge to the Kloveniersburgwal. Turn left over the second bridge to the Rusland and go straight over the bridge at the end to the St. Agnietenstraat. Turning right at the end, at Oudezijds Voorburgwal, you will find the entrance of Hotel The Grand within just a few metres.

Travelling by car; From Utrecht: Near Amsterdam follow RING OOST Take exit DUIVENDRECHT (S1 12). Turning left in the direction of CENTRUM (51 72), you will reach a set of traffic lights at the roundabout near Amstel Station. Turn right (S1 12) to the four-lane road Wibautstraat, further on called Weesperstraat. Where the road divides into separate lanes, take the right and turn three-quarters left at the roundabout, Mr. Visserplein, following the sign CENTRUM. Pass the Stopera building and turn right after the bridge, along the river 'Amstel'. Turn right at the first bridge to cross the river 'Amstel' again, in order to reach the Kloveniersburgwal. Turn left over the second bridge to the Rusland and go straight to the end, over the bridge to the St. Agnietenstraat. Turning right at the end at Oudezijds Voorburgwal, you will find the entrance of Hotel The Grand within a few metres.

Travelling by car, From Amersfoort: Near Amsterdam follow RING WEST: Take exit DUIVENDRECHT (51 72). From here follow the directions from Utrecht as above.

Check-in

14:00 -

Check-out

- 12:00

Accepted CreditCards at Hotel

The hotel reserves the right to preauthorise credit cards prior to arrival.
American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club, JCB, PIN, MasterCard, MasterCard

Children and Extra Bed Policy

All children are welcome.
All children under 11 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
All older children or adults are charged EUR 90 per night per person for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of total guests in a room is 3.

Deposit Policy

No deposit will be charged.

VAT and city/tourist taxes

6 % VAT is included.
Service charge is not applicable.
5 % city/tourist tax per room per night is not included.

Internet

Wired internet is available in the hotel rooms and costs EUR 12.50 per hour.

Meal Plan

Buffet breakfast costs EUR 32 per person per night.

Parking

Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs EUR 50 per day.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Canal House Suites at Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam