Name: Luxury 5 star hotel Amsterdam - Sofitel Legend The Grand - ALL
Address: Oudezijds Voorburgwal 197, AMSTERDAM, 1012 EX, NL
Telephone: +31205553111
Rating: 4.8

Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam

Iconic hotel, where heritage meets modernity

Located between two gentle canals in the heart of the city, The Grand boasts a rich history, from a 15th-century convent to royal lodgings, to the headquarters of the Admiralty to the City Hall of Amsterdam. The hotel offers five-star luxury in a unique ambiance, furnished with French elegance and grandeur. The spacious accommodations, the exceptional food and beverage proposition, the historic meeting and event venues and the indulgent Sofitel SPA captivate and seduce everyone into visiting this hotel.

The Grand is based in the heart of the historical city centre. Many attractions are just a short walk from the hotel, including Dam Square, Madame Tussauds and de Bijenkorf. Just a short tram ride away, you'll find the Anne Frank House and iconic museums such as the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum. A boat trip on the Amsterdam canals is highly recommended.

The hotel is easily reachable by public transport and Amsterdam's central train station is just a 10-minute walk.

Welcome to Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam, where history meets five-star luxury. Experience French elegance with an Amsterdam spirit, refined dining, wellness, and iconic landmarks just steps away in the heart of the city.

Stefan Melcherts, Hotel Management

Hotel extras

Relaxing Sofitel Spa and Sofitel Fitness
Peaceful Garden Terrace, our hidden gem!
44 suites, including Butler Service
19 meeting rooms, including 5 listed as historical monuments
Located in the city center, enjoy our legendary historical tour

Our accommodation(s)

Room

SUPERIOR ROOM - 1 Queen Size Bed - Canal View

2 pers. max
30 m² / 322 sq ft

Bedding 1 x Queen size bed(s)
Views: City View

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Room

CLASSIC ROOM - 1 Double bed - GARDEN OR CITY VIEW

1 pers. max
25 m² / 269 sq ft

Bedding 1 x Queen size bed(s)
Views: City View or Garden View

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Room

SUPERIOR ROOM - 1 Queen bed - GARDEN, COURTYARD OR CITY VIEW

2 pers. max
30 m² / 322 sq ft

Bedding 1 x Queen size bed(s)
Views: City View or Courtyard View or Garden View
Accessible room

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Room

SUPERIOR ROOM - 2 Single beds - GARDEN, COURTYARD OR CITY VIEW

2 pers. max
30 m² / 322 sq ft

Bedding 2 x Single bed(s)
Views: City View or Courtyard View or Garden View

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Room

LUXURY ROOM - 1 King Size Bed - Canal View

3 pers. max
35 m² / 376 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: City View

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Room

FAMILY ROOM - TWO INTERCONNECTING ROOMS

4 pers. max
60 m² / 645 sq ft

Bedding 1 x Queen size bed(s) and 1 x Twin bed(s)
Views: City View or Courtyard View or Garden View

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Suite

Junior Suite - 1 King size bed, Garden, City or Courtyard View

3 pers. max
45 m² / 484 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: City View or Courtyard View or Garden View

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Suite

PRESTIGE SUITE - 1 King Size Bed - Butler Service - Canal View - Separate Living Room

3 pers. max
55 m² / 592 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: City View

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Suite

OPERA SUITE - 1 King bed - BUTLER SERVICE; GARDEN OR COURTYARD VIEW; SEPARATE LIVING ROOM

3 pers. max
75 m² / 807 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: Courtyard View or Garden View

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Suite

IMPERIAL SUITE - 2 Bedroom Suite - Butler Service - Canal View - Separate Living Room

5 pers. max
100 m² / 1076 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s) and 2 x Single bed(s)
Views: City View

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Suite

ROYAL SUITE - 1 King Size Bed - Butler service - Separate Living and Dining Room - Unique

4 pers. max
100 m² / 1076 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: Courtyard View
Most of the accommodation: Balcony

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Apartment

CANAL HOUSE SUITE - 1 King Size Bed - Butler Service - Courtyard or Canal View

3 pers. max
65 m² / 699 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: City View

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Room

SUPERIOR ROOM - 1 Queen bed - GARDEN, COURTYARD OR CITY VIEW

2 pers. max
30 m² / 322 sq ft

Bedding 1 x Queen size bed(s)
Views: City View or Courtyard View or Garden View
Accessible room

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Hotel location

Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam

Oudezijds Voorburgwal 197
1012 EX AMSTERDAM
Netherlands

GPS:52.371132, 4.89531

+31 20 555 3111

Koninklijk Paleis Amsterdam

Historic monument

Access: 400 m / 0.25 mi 5 min walk / 2 min drive

Dam Square

Historic monument

Access: 400 m / 0.25 mi 4 min walk / 3 min drive

Rijksmuseum

Historic monument

Access: 650 m / 0.4 mi 18 min walk / 8 min drive

Anne Frank House

Museums

Access: 4 km / 2.48 mi 15 min walk / 16 min drive

Fashion & Museum District

Museums

Access: 4.8 km / 2.98 mi 27 min walk / 19 min drive

Westerpark

Park

Access: 3.8 km / 2.36 mi 19 min walk / 32 min drive

Vondelpark

Park

Access: 5.3 km / 3.29 mi 33 min walk / 23 min drive

Keukenhof

Park

Access: 47.7 km / 29.62 mi 48 min drive

Bijenkorf

Shopping centre/mall

Access: 450 m / 0.28 mi 6 min walk / 3 min drive

The Nine Little Streets

Shopping district

Access: 690 m / 0.43 mi 8 min walk / 17 min drive

Taxi

90 EUR 90 EUR

Pieter Corneisz (P.C.) Hoofstraa

Shopping district

Access: 2 km / 1.24 mi 25 min walk / 18 min drive

Hotel services

Check-in from 03:00 PM - Check out up to 12:00 PM

On site

Swimming pool
Car park
Pets welcome
Restaurant
Wheelchair accessible
Fitness center
Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Breakfast
Bar
Meeting rooms
100% Non Smoking Property
Room service

Restaurant Bridges

Experience exceptional gastronomic quality in the accessible atmosphere of restaurant Bridges and enjoy a five, six or seven course Menu du Chef in the heart of Amsterdam. Take a seat at the Chefs Table and experience Bridges in an extraordinary way.

Oriole Garden Bistro

Oriole Garden Bistro breaths the feeling of a Mediterranean garden, with its lush greenery that brings the beautiful outside garden indoors. Discover the pure flavours of the seasonal menu, including a Bib Gourmand offer.

THE FLYING DUTCHMAN

Overlooking the beautiful inner garden of the hotel, everybody feels truly at home at this traditional Dutch brown café. A wide variety of Dutch and local Amsterdam beers and snacks are served, alongside an extensive collection of whiskies and spirits.

LIBRARY OR

Indulging Afternoon Tea, a coffee and croissant in a deep armchair, books spanning local culture and French design, Library Or has it all. This library, designed by Sybille de Margerie, is the ideal place to relax in peaceful surroundings.

THE GARDEN TERRACE

The Garden Terrace can be found in the beautiful inner garden of The Grand. It is one of Amsterdam best kept secrets; an oasis of peace and tranquility, situated in the heart of the city. The location lends itself perfectly for a relaxing drink, coffee

Pool

The swimming pool is located in the Sofitel SPA. The Sofitel SPA also offers two treatment rooms, a Turkish steam bath, sauna and showers, a relaxation room, hallway and reception area.

Fitness center

The Sofitel FITNESS offers the most advanced fitness and wellness equipment from Technogym that features cutting-edge technology and design. Facilities include a Technogym Kinesis that allows you to perform an infinite variety of exercises and movements.

Spa

At the Sofitel SPA, everything is dedicated to wellness, ideal for replenishing body and soul. It offers a range of services including treatment rooms, an heated indoor swimming pool with Turkish steam bath, sauna and the Sofitel FITNESS.

Meetings & Events

Number of Meeting Room: 19
Surface of the largest room: 295 m² / 3175 sq ft
Maximum seats capacity: 320
Maximum capacity for banquets: 200

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Weddings

Follow the footsteps of the former Dutch Queen, Princess Beatrix and get married in the Council Chamber. The Marriage Chamber, along with the Bridal Suite and the option of arriving by boat at the hotel, are the perfect ingredients for a fairytale wedding

Our guest reviews

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ALL Rating 4.8/5 2,566 reviews

Douglas W. K. Couples - 6/27/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Wonderful service and a nice upgrade.

Judith T. Couples - 6/27/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Only one night but we could have stayed much longer . We loved Amsterdam

Mariska C. Business - 6/26/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

Overall, the staff were very friendly and helpful. The bed was quite soft—while I didn’t have any complaints after the night, I personally prefer a firmer mattress.

Dear Ms C., Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent stay at Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your stay with us and appreciated our central location, as well as the warm and helpful service provided by our team. It is also wonderful to receive your excellent ratings for your arrival experience, breakfast, and departure, all of which are a great source of encouragement for our colleagues. We also appreciate your constructive feedback regarding the accessibility of the hotel by car and your preference for a firmer mattress. Comments such as yours are invaluable as they help us continue to refine the guest experience we strive to provide. Thank you once again for your generous recommendation and for choosing Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam. We very much look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Amsterdam. Sincerely, Stefan Melcherts General Manager

Masoud T. Business - 6/26/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

This was my 8th stay at Sofitel Legend The Grand. It was also the very first time I requested a complimentary room upgrade—a standard benefit for my Accor ALL Gold status, and a reasonable expectation for a regular guest. Instead of seamless service, I was refused three separate times: once via email prior to arrival, once in the morning when dropping off luggage, and a third time when checking in that evening. Each time, I was told no higher category rooms were available. I know this was untrue because rooms were actively bookable online that same day. At the Hotel Imperial in Vienna—the management proactively flags my profile as a repeat guest. I am upgraded seamlessly before I even arrive at the desk, without ever having to ask. At Four Seasons Prague, my specific room is locked the moment I book a stay (if not available, it is immediately upgraded to a suite). That is standard 5-star service. At Berlin Ritz-Carlton, automatic upgrade comes with champagne. At The Grand, it was only after I firmly reminded the receptionist of my status and history that a room "magically" become available. I should not have to fight through three rounds of refusal to receive a basic benefit. To make matters worse, basic housekeeping requests were completely ignored during this stay. I requested turndown service for 7:00 PM, which occurred only once in three nights. I also requested two extra bottles of water for the room each evening, which never materialized. Please review my profile and confirm how these operational failures will be handled for my future bookings. Expecting a guaranteed room upgrade and a bit of attention to housekeeping are not unjustified, given the fact that I stay at the property on a regular basis. Otherwise, the Waldorf Astoria and the InterContinental Amstel will be more than happy to accommodate these very simple expectations.

Niels V. D. Couples - 6/25/2026 Confirmed reviews ALL

From the moment we entered till the moment we checked out, we felt pampered in every single way!! A great thank you to all the teams for the personal service and creating a amazing atmosphere for all guests.

Dear Mr v. D., Thank you very much for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback regarding your recent stay at Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam. We are truly delighted to know that your visit was an unforgettable one. Reading that you felt pampered from the moment you arrived until your departure is one of the greatest compliments we could receive and perfectly reflects the experience we strive to create for every guest. Your heartfelt appreciation for the personal service and the warm atmosphere created by our teams means a great deal to all of us. We will proudly share your kind words with our colleagues, who will be delighted to know they helped make your stay so memorable. We would also like to sincerely thank you for your loyalty as an ALL Silver member. Receiving perfect scores across every aspect of your stay, together with your generous recommendation, is incredibly rewarding and serves as wonderful motivation for our entire team. Thank you once again for choosing Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam. We very much look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable stay in the near future. Sincerely, Stefan Melcherts General Manager