An elegant and sophisticated hotel along two of Amsterdam鈥檚 central canals, Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam offers a stylish place to stay near many of the city鈥檚 highlights. The grand stone building dates back to the 15th century, and the entrance is in a secluded courtyard, offering a quiet haven in the middle of the city.聽
The historical lobby is chic, with arched cream walls, dark furnishings and a bright marble reception desk, while stained-glass windows along the marble staircase recall the building鈥檚 past as a convent. The rooms combine French elegance with a contemporary feel, mixing muted shades of pink, red or green with original features like wooden beams.
The hotel is home to two restaurants: Bridges, which offers international cuisine, and Oriole, which serves a menu of Mediterranean cuisine. The Flying Dutchman bar offers pub food and snacks with a large drink menu, while Library 鈥極r鈥� serves a fireside afternoon tea alongside shelves of books. There鈥檚 also a canal-side garden terrace where you can enjoy lunch, dinner or drinks.
OUR OPINION:
We love this elegant hotel for its effortless blend of contemporary design and historic structure. Its courtyard entrance makes it a serene spot in the heart of the city.
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Rooms
The hotel has 179 rooms, including 52 suites. The rooms and suites are divided among Classic rooms, Superior rooms, Luxury rooms, Junior suites, Prestige suites, Canal House suites, Opera suites, Imperial suites and the singular Royal Suite. Even the smallest rooms are spacious, and all have a chic style with details like velvet armchairs, exposed brick and feature walls with patterned wallpaper.
Wi-Fi, air conditioning and en suite bathrooms come as standard in all the rooms and suites.聽All the suites come with butler service.聽
Location
Sofitel Legend The Grand is located in central Amsterdam, nestled between two canals. The hotel is within a short walk of many shops, restaurants, bars, museums and city highlights, including De Oude Kerk, or the old church, the oldest building in the city.
Food and drink
- Bridges is a fish restaurant, with both 脿 la carte options and a special chef鈥檚 menu. It offers a view out onto the canal.
- Oriole is a more casual bistro, serving a Mediterranean menu that rotates seasonally.
- The Flying Dutchman is a bar that offers a drinks menu and quick bites.
- Afternoon tea is served in Library 鈥極r鈥�, located off the hotel lobby.
- You can enjoy afternoon tea or the services of Bridges and The Flying Dutchman out on the garden terrace during warmer months.
Facilities and activities
- Wellness spa.
- Sauna.
- Indoor pool.
- Gym.
Accessibility
A fully accessible room is available.
Tour ideas in Amsterdam
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Sofitel Legend The Grand as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
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Experiences while staying here
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Amsterdam and nearby places
- Utrecht 21 miles away
- The Hague 34 miles away
- Rotterdam 37 miles away
- Maastricht 111 miles away