Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam

Property class: 5 and above

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Meeting facility
Reception
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Suite, 1 King Bed (Opera) | Bathroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Oudezijds Voorburgwal 197, Amsterdam, North Holland, 1012 EX
  • Place, Dam Square
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Palace
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Anne Frank House
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed (Canal House)

  • Canal view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Canal view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Canal view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds, City View (Garden, Courtyard or City View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View (Garden, courtyard or City view)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed (Opera)

  • Garden view
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Imperial,Butler Service,Living Room)

  • Canal view
  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Royal Suite, 1 King Bed (Butler Service,Living & Dining Area)

  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, 1 Double Bed, Connecting Rooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Canal view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View (Garden or City View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Amsterdam

With a stay at Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam, you'll be centrally located in Amsterdam, within a 10-minute walk of New Church and Kalverstraat. .This family-friendly hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Hortus Botanicus and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Theater Tuschinski.

What's nearby

  • Dam Square - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • New Church - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Royal Palace - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kalverstraat - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Anne Frank House - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Rokin Station - 5 min walk
  • Dam Stop - 5 min walk
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oriental City - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Coffeecompany - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant De Palmboom - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Argentinos Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wok to Walk - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam

Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam offers 178 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Sofitel Spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic. The spa is equipped with a sauna and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 178 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy international cuisine at Bridges, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Amsterdam? This hotel has 15069 square feet (1400 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 11:30 AM.
Bridges - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Oriole - Overlooking the garden, this bistro specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
The Flying Dutchman - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Library 'Or' - Onsite lobby lounge. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of the World.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured, covered parking on site (EUR 100 per night)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (EUR 100 per night)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM on weekends; EUR 55 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Bridges
  • Library 'Or'
  • Oriole
  • The Flying Dutchman

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (15,069 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (104 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (74 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 5 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1578
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 100 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 120.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.50 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 55 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 100 per night
  • Covered valet parking fee: EUR 100 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 100 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 120.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Netherlands. This property is rated 5 stars.

Property is also known as

Amsterdam Grand Sofitel
Sofitel Amsterdam Grand
Sofitel Legend
Sofitel Legend Grand Amsterdam
Sofitel Legend Hotel
Sofitel Legend Hotel Amsterdam Grand
Accor The Grand Amsterdam
Amsterdam Sofitel
Sofitel Amsterdam
Sofitel The Grand Amsterdam Hotel Amsterdam
Sofitel Legend Grand Amsterdam Hotel
Sofitel Legend Grand Hotel
Sofitel Legend Grand
Sofitel Legend The Amsterdam
Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam Hotel
Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam Amsterdam
Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam Hotel Amsterdam

Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 814 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Entrance of the hôtel
The bar
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Fernando H, Blufield

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From arrival to leaving the stay and staff were exceptional . Ideally located near Dam Square
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No flexibility. It was a prepaid booking and we could not get their due to Eurostar shutting. No ideas, no deferral - nothing. Sad as good brand but don't care about clients.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attendant and accommodating staff. Very welcoming and helpful with all our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Despina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really beautiful central historic hotel with fantastic customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A+
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gurpreet Kaur

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael Courtney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing and the service was impeccable. I never had to lift a finger or want for anything. Beautiful accommodations.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, exceptional staff and very family friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous experience
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s such a grey location! So close and walkable to so many sights and extremely bike-able. The hotel is so beautiful and everyone I spoke with was so friendly. So important for this solo traveler. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff and location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Minho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
overall great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Safet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

CE

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location couldnt be better. The staff were incredible and couldnt do anything more for you. The room was spotless and the bed was like laying on a cloud!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rishi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, attention to guest experience. Turn down service. Comfortable bed. Good room temperature. Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roseline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing stay for my birthday weekend. The staff Nico, Jerina and Germaine went the extra mile and this was much appreciated. When I am next in Amsterdam I will be back there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Elena

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is amazing from beginning to end! The hospitality is fast, efficient, and everyone’s kindness was genuine. We loved our stay , and would love to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025