Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam Hotel

$$$$||View on mapAmsterdam, NetherlandsOudezijds Voorburgwal 197, Amsterdam, Netherlands|
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Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam Hotel
Oudezijds Voorburgwal 197, Amsterdam, Netherlands·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Location9.5
Comfort9.3
Staff9.3
Cleanliness9.2
Facilities8.9
Who stays here
Couples43%
Families29%
Solo13%
Groups9%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.9Great
Location9.5
Comfort9.3
Staff9.3
Cleanliness9.2
Facilities8.9
Who stays here
Couples43%
Families29%
Solo13%
Groups9%

5-star luxury hotel in a historic Amsterdam landmark between two canals

Dining

The hotel offers fine dining at Bridges restaurant, where Chef de Cuisine Raoul Meuwese focuses on seafood with seasonal menus. Oriole Garden Bistro provides Mediterranean-influenced dishes in a setting overlooking the hotel's serene garden. For a classic experience, Library 'Or' serves The Grand Afternoon Tea, a daily tradition in a wood-paneled room.

Rooms & Suites

Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam offers 178 well-kept rooms and suites with rain showers and Diptyque bath products. Guests staying in 30 spacious suites, including Prestige Suites and above, receive exclusive Butler Service that starts before arrival with a personalized form. The Butler Service arranges wishes like pillow menus and dining reservations, though some guests report varying responsiveness.

Wellness & Spa

The on-site Sofitel SPA features a heated indoor pool, sauna, hammam, and steam room for relaxation. Fitness facilities include a gym, yoga classes, and personal training sessions. The spa also offers massage treatments and spa packages, with a relaxation area and locker rooms for guest use.

Meetings & Events

Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam provides 19 meeting rooms and event spaces, including historical venues like the St. Cecilia Chamber. The hotel received the Netherlands' Best MICE Hotel 2023 award from the World MICE Awards, recognizing its business facilities. These spaces can accommodate conferences, private dinners, and corporate events with full audiovisual support.

Location

The hotel sits in central Amsterdam between two historical canals, less than 5 minutes from Dam Square and the Nine Streets. Major landmarks such as the Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank House, and Amsterdam Central Station are within walking distance. Tram stops at Dam Square provide easy access to the entire city, while the hotel's courtyard garden offers a quiet retreat.

  • Dining: Bridges seafood restaurant & Oriole Garden Bistro
  • Rooms: 30 suites with exclusive Butler Service
  • Wellness: Sofitel SPA with heated indoor pool, hammam, sauna
  • Business: 19 meeting rooms, Netherlands' Best MICE Hotel 2023
  • Location: Between two canals, walk to Dam Square
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs EUR 55.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese
Building
Year renovated:2012
Number of floors:5
Number of rooms:178
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Rooms and availability

Junior King Suite
  • Room size:

    45 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
Canal House Suite Butler Service
  • Room size:

    65 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
Superior Queen Room Canal view
  • Room size:

    30 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 Queen-size bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

On-site car park

Luggage storage

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Massage

Beauty treatment

Steam room

Turkish bath

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Cycling
  • Golf course
  • Yoga class
  • Sports trainer

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's buffet

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath
  • Steam room
  • Beauty treatment
  • Massage

Room view

  • Garden view
  • City view
  • Courtyard view
  • River view
  • Water view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 754 £
📏 Distance to centre 300 m
✈️ Distance to airport 19.1 km
🧳 Nearest airport Schiphol, AMS

Location

Oudezijds Voorburgwal 197, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Oudezijds Voorburgwal 197, Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
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Red Light District
380 m
Museum
Madame Tussauds Amsterdam
370 m
Museum
Our Lord in the Attic Museum
570 m
The Amsterdam Dungeon
the Amsterdam Dungeon
520 m
Church
The Oude Church
430 m
Monument
National Monument
300 m
Museum
Museum Het Rembrandthuis
560 m
Muntplein
Munttoren
590 m
Gedempte Begijnensloot
Begijn
580 m
Museum
Body Worlds
580 m
Restaurant
Bridges
30 m
Restaurant
Green House Coffeeshop
60 m
Restaurant
San Thomas
180 m
Restaurant
Oriental City
110 m
Restaurant
FuLu Mandarijn Amsterdam
430 m
Restaurant
Ramen-Ya Amsterdam
140 m
Restaurant
Argentinos
160 m
Restaurant
Ricks Cafe
160 m
Restaurant
Burger Zaken
180 m

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Guests of Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam Hotel hotel can visit Madame Tussauds Amsterdam (just a short stroll from the accommodation), or Red Light District placed 5 minutes' walk away.
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Shuttle is one of the services offered by this perfect hotel. Please inform the hotel staff about your estimated arrival time.
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Guests of the perfect Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam Hotel will be able to use a private parking lot on site available for EUR 100 per day.
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Guests of the hotel can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-8/10 according to reviews-bar Cafe Stopera offering European cuisine.
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Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the perfect Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam Hotel hotel.
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Guests of the perfect Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam Hotel can check in from 15:00 to 23:59 and check out from 12:00 to 12:00. Late check-out is also available upon request.
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At the hotel, you can pay using American Express, Visa, and Mastercard.
What room types are available at the perfect Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam Hotel hotel?
Suite Apartment, Royal King Suite, and Opera Suite are among the room types available at the perfect Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam Hotel hotel.
Which amenities are included in the rooms at the perfect Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam Hotel?
All rooms of the perfect Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam Hotel feature a mini fridge bar and tea/coffee making equipment as well as a safe box, some of them boast private bathrooms along with a hairdryer and dressing gowns.
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Yes, rooms with accessible facilities and wheelchair access are provided at the hotel for guests with special needs.
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Pampering amenities in the perfect Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam Hotel include a Turkish steam bath, a Turkish steam room, and an indoor pool.
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Yes, the perfect Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam Hotel hotel features an indoor heated swimming pool.
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