Sofitel Legend The Grand Hotel
5 star hotelHotelOudezijds Voorburgwal 197, Amsterdam, 1012 EX, NetherlandsNestled between two canals in the heart of the city lies a hotel layered in Dutch history; The Grand Amsterdam. It started as a 15th-century convent before becoming royal lodgings and even the city hall of Amsterdam.
Today it is an immaculate five-star Sofitel with a distinctly pan-European style. After a busy day of sightseeing, head to the spa to unwind with its heated indoor pool, sauna and fitness area. There's also a garden and terrace to soak up the sun.
The Michelin-starred Bridges restaurant is not to be missed. It specialises in organic seafood and boasts a varied and intriguing wine list. For an indulgent treat of caviar and lobster with your drink, head to the raw food and cocktail bar.
Eco-friendly: This hotel participates to Planet 21 and is acting in favour of Positive Hospitality.
Arriving in Amsterdam
0.6 mi from Amsterdam CS
While you are in Amsterdam
0.2 mi from Dam Square
Excellent
Good to know
- Professional service
- Friendly service
Excellent boutique hotel. Awesome rooms and service in a great location. Great pool.
Hotel facilities
- Air conditioning
- Bar
- Business services
- Car parking
- Cash machine
- Concierge and porterage facilities
- Accessible facilities
- Gym
- Internet access
- Laundry facilities
- Lift/Elevator
- Restaurant(s)
- Room service
- Safe
- Spa facilities
- Swimming pool(s)
- Tour and Activities desk
Rooms
The luxurious rooms offer walk-in rain showers, HD TVs, dressing gowns and slippers, free standard wi-fi (high-speed is chargeable) and Hermès toiletries, as well as a Nespresso machine.
Location
From The Grand, most of the key landmarks to visit are within easy walking distance, including the Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank House and Amsterdam Centraal Station. Trams stop at Dam Square, just five minutes from the hotel, offer easy access to the entire city.
Our hints & tips
Few hotels are steeped in history as much as this one, dating back to the 16th-century. Amble through the charming garden, complete with a private outside terrace, or take some time out to relax in the spa. Explore the hotels’ culinary creations, from Le Petit Bistro with its Parisien charm, to the famous Bridges fish restaurant or afternoon tea in the library.
Arriving in Amsterdam
0.6 mi from Amsterdam CS
While you are in Amsterdam
0.2 mi from Dam Square
Excellent
Review breakdown
Good to know
- Professional service
- Friendly service
Rated by
Couple –
50%
Family –
25%
Business –
17%
Solo –
8%
Rated 4.8/5 based on reviews from all travellers
Excellent boutique hotel. Awesome rooms and service in a great location. Great pool.
Excellent Overall Ranking
Excellent Romantic Hotel
Review Highlights
Great location
- Positive: 96% liked the proximity to sightseeing.
- Positive: City centre within easy reach, said 100%.
- Positive: 100% enjoyed the restaurants & bars nearby.
- Positive: 100% liked the proximity to shopping.
- Positive: Great parking, according to 77%.
- Positive: 100% thought it was easy to get to the train station.
- Negative: Difficult to access by car, said 56%.
Fantastic service
- Positive: 98% found the staff to be very friendly.
- Positive: 87% said the reception staff was great.
- Positive: 90% thought the service was very professional.
- Positive: 98% said the concierge service was amazing.
- Positive: 83% found the restaurant service to be one of the best.
- Positive: 78% were happy with the room service.
- Positive: Lovely bar service, according to 97%.
- Positive: Management was excellent, said 92%.
- Positive: 92% were impressed by the valet service.
- Positive: 73% said the booking process went smoothly.
- Positive: 100% said the recreation staff was great.
- Positive: Hotel security was great, thought 100%.
- Neutral: Housekeeping was ok, according to 68%.
Bar is awesome
- Positive: Delicious alcoholic drinks, according to 94%.
- Positive: Lovely bar service, according to 97%.
- Positive: 97% thought the hotel was luxurious.
- Positive: 94% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Positive: Housekeeping was great, according to 78%.
- Positive: Management was excellent, said 94%.
- Positive: 94% were impressed by the valet service.
- Positive: Lovely bar service, according to 97%.
- Positive: 100% said the recreation staff was great.
- Positive: Hotel security was great, thought 100%.
- Neutral: Only 54% thought, the hotel was modern.
- Neutral: 64% found the room service acceptable.
- Neutral: Only 63% were satisfied with the booking process.
Tasty breakfast
- Positive: Lovely bar service, according to 97%.
- Positive: 97% thought the hotel was luxurious.
- Positive: 94% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Neutral: Breakfast prices were ok, according to 60%.
- Neutral: Only 54% thought, the hotel was modern.
Great amenities
- Positive: 91% thought the building was wonderful.
- Positive: 96% found the grounds to be nice.
- Positive: 96% thought the architecture was beautiful.
- Positive: 94% enjoyed the lobby entrance.
- Neutral: 60% thought the snacks were adequate.
- Negative: 69% thought the facilities needed updating.
Delicious food
- Positive: 79% loved the menu selection.
- Positive: Yummy desserts, said 70%.
- Neutral: 69% thought the dining experience was appropriate.
- Neutral: 60% thought the snacks were adequate.
- Neutral: 60% thought the snacks were adequate.
- Negative: 62% found the side dishes unedible.
Great room
- Positive: 88% said the beds were comfortable.
- Positive: 83% thought rooms were spacious.
- Positive: 79% said rooms were clean.
- Positive: 94% thought the view was good.
- Positive: 96% liked the big bathroom.
- Neutral: For only 65%, the bathroom was ok.
- Neutral: Only 67% thought the shower was ok.
- Negative: 69% thought they were poorly maintained.
- Negative: 64% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: For 62%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: 71% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 89%.
- Negative: 56% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 57% were unsatisfied with the kitchenette.
- Negative: 83% were disappointed with the minibar.
Very comfortable
- Positive: 88% said the beds were comfortable.
- Positive: 83% thought rooms were spacious.
- Positive: 78% thought it was pleasantly quiet.
- Positive: 96% liked the big bathroom.
- Positive: 95% liked the big bathroom.
- Neutral: Only 66% thought the shower was ok.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 89%.
- Negative: 62% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: For 58%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: 73% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 89%.
- Negative: 56% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: 57% were unsatisfied with the kitchenette.
- Negative: 83% were disappointed with the minibar.
Clean
- Positive: 79% said rooms were clean.
- Positive: 86% thought it was clean.
- Positive: 95% liked the big bathroom.
- Positive: 90% thought the view was good.
- Positive: 94% liked the big bathroom.
- Neutral: Cleanliness of the bathroom was average, said 62%.
- Negative: 56% said the bathroom was dirty.
- Negative: Unclean dining area, according to 60%.
- Negative: 61% found problems with the furniture.
- Negative: For 52%, the rooms looked old.
- Negative: 84% thought the tv was sub-standard.
- Negative: Air conditioning was criticized by 91%.
- Negative: 90% were disappointed with the minibar.
- Negative: 67% were unsatisfied with the kitchenette.
Great pool
- Positive: 81% said rooms were clean.
- Positive: 81% thought it was clean.
- Neutral: Cleanliness of the bathroom was average, said 64%.
- Negative: Unclean dining area, according to 60%.
Regular internet service
Regular internet service
Value for money could be better
- Neutral: Breakfast prices were ok, according to 50%.
