Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam

At Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam, a courtyard opens in front of the historic façade, among the canals in the centre.

A week here, month by month

At The Grand in central Amsterdam, you can come back for a swim after a day on foot, then dine at Bridges without putting your coat back on. That would bring me here; for a small canal-house hotel, look elsewhere.

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Is it for you?

For two, I’d take a Prestige Suite: the bedroom and sitting room are separate, with the canal outside the windows. Dinner can be downstairs rather than across the city.

I’d ask for
A canal-facing Prestige Suite.
Worth knowing
Bridges offers 5- or 7-course menus as well as à la carte choices.
Prestige suite

Like a regular

The historic mural inside The Grand

9 min readHow we write the guide

  1. An apartment by the canal

    For a longer stay, I’d look at a Canal House Suite with a kitchenette: cook something and eat at your own table. It makes more sense for work trips or several nights in the city.

  2. Bringing a dog?

    Pets cost an additional €100 a night. They can join you on the Garden Terrace, in Library Or and Oriole’s Coupé area; other dining rooms and the spa have different rules.

  3. When to book Bridges

    Bridges takes dinner reservations Friday to Monday from 6.30pm to 10pm, and lunch reservations Friday to Sunday. Book that evening first, then plan the rest of the weekend.

What The Grand is

Before the hotel came convents, from 1411, then lodgings for the city’s distinguished visitors and the Admiralty. In 1808 the city hall moved here: the building on Dam Square had become a royal palace, and the administrators needed somewhere to go.1

You can still follow that history inside, from the Marriage Chamber to the 1949 mural by the restaurants. Hotel guests can put the pieces together on a guided visit every day at 11am.2

The rooms vary considerably. Classics are compact; Prestige Suites separate bedroom and sitting room. Canal House apartments suit longer stays, while suite butlers can help organise the rest of the trip.3

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The 5 things that matter, as guests tell them

What do Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam’s guests say? They write it in their reviews, even those who only came for a drink or dinner: we read every one and tell the 5 things that matter, from the location to the bill.

  1. Location

    9 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Guests value being able to head out on foot and return to the courtyard.

  2. Room

    7 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Guests appreciate the comfort; some find the rooms ready for updating.

  3. Staff and service

    8 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Guests remember the concierge and staff for helping with practical travel needs.

  4. Breakfast

    Guests like the breakfast variety; some describe waits for table service.

  5. Price

    Those who discuss the price often describe expectations that were not met.

How we count
Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam in numbers
WhatGuests’ scoreGuests who mention itHappy
Location8.521794%
Room7.019271%
Staff and service8.235484%
Breakfast7.910584%
Price–3119%

446 guests said so on Google, from 4 November 2024 to 2 November 2026. Google reviews of the hotel, including visits to its bars and restaurants. Peer hotels may cover different periods. The other hotels are the ones weighed for a stay in Amsterdam: for each we read its latest 500 Google reviews with text, or all of them where there are fewer, as of 3 November 2026. The score is the average of what they say, from 0 if they speak of it very badly to 10 if they speak of it very well. Where only a few mention something, the score stays close to the guide’s average: a handful of voices does not make a reputation.

The hotels we weigh it against in Amsterdam:

  • Pulitzer Amsterdam
  • Hotel NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace
  • Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam
  • Tivoli Doelen Amsterdam Hotel

Price: for 2, the night of 5 February 2027, from €275 on Google Hotels on 3 November 2026.

When a night costs less

At The Grand, a night for 2 on 13 December 2026 costs €355. On 22 August 2027 it is €409: before changing season, I’d consider how much time you want outdoors.

PeriodEuros a night
5 November to 30 November 2026351–596
December 2026355–745
January 2027276–489
February 2027275–328
March 2027297–515
April 2027439–853
May 2027535–701
June 2027507–766
July 2027463–673
August 2027409–609
September 2027472–841

One night searched on its own, for 2 adults. The lowest seller may offer different rooms and terms. Check the selected offer for room, meals, taxes and cancellation. Prices from Google Hotels, 3 November 2026.

The courtyard and the canal

An outdoor table and the water just outside, in Sofitel’s film.

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Tables and flowers in the gardenfrom 0:41 · Sofitel · 25 July 2016Watch on YouTube
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A boat trip along the canalsfrom 1:13 · Sofitel · 25 July 2016Watch on YouTube

Good to know before you book

  • Private entrances, balconies, baths and kitchenettes distinguish Canal House Suite variants; do not expect every feature in the same apartment.4

  • VAT on overnight accommodation in the Netherlands is 21% from 1 January 2026; city tax may be included or charged separately, depending on the booking.5

  • Before you choose your dates, see what a night costs in Amsterdam, month by month.

Rooms at Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam

Canal House SuiteCanal House Suite65 m²View the room Imperial suiteImperial suite100 m²View the room Junior suiteJunior suite45 m²A king bed, lounge area and butler service.View the room Opera suiteOpera suite75 m²A king bedroom, sitting room and bathroom with separate bath and shower.View the room Prestige suitePrestige suite55 m²View the room Royal suiteRoyal suite100 m²A suite under wooden beams, with a sitting room and courtyard views.View the room

Getting here

AddressOudezijds Voorburgwal 197, 1012 EX Amsterdam

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Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam reviews

Google rating and review count as at 3 November 2026.

Google2,914 reviews4.7/5

Guest voices

658 acquired reviews, 446 with text. Window: 4 November 2024–3 November 2026.

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Taking the stairs gladly

A guest is so taken with the main staircase and stained-glass windows that they gladly climb 3 flights. They appreciate the building’s character alongside modern comforts.

Google · 2026-10-13Read the reviews
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An upgrade to a renovated room

Guests receive an upgrade to a newly renovated room, which they find beautiful and comfortable. The arrival surprise and breakfast make the stay particularly enjoyable.

Google · 2026-08-20Read the reviews
Google

3 nights without a room move

A guest reports a bad smell in the room and asks to move, but gets no solution during the 3-night stay. They praise breakfast and the pleasant staff, yet find sleeping there unpleasant.

Google · 2026-10-28Read the reviews

Before you ask

Are the pool and gym included?

Room categories in the catalogue include access to Sofitel SPA and Sofitel FITNESS. The indoor pool is heated, with a sauna and hammam too. Treatments are booked separately.6

Which room is adapted for reduced mobility?

The Accessible Room is near the lift, with a roll-in shower, lowered basin and handrails on both sides of the toilet. Twin beds can be requested.7

Is room service available?

Room service is available 24 hours, with breakfast, lunch and dinner choices.2

Is parking available?

Valet parking operates 24 hours, every day. Park & Stay includes parking, breakfast and late check-out; check the offer’s conditions for your dates.2

How much does a night cost?

For one night for 2 adults, €351 on 8 November 2026, €275 on 5 February 2027 and €535 on 2 May 2027. Prices from Google Hotels, 3 November 2026.

Is there a spa and lunch option?

Spa & Lunch includes a massage, access to the indoor pool and a 3-course Mediterranean lunch at Oriole Garden Bistro. It costs €200 per person, Monday to Friday; massage appointments are subject to availability and can be booked until 3pm. 13

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Le facciate dell’NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace

NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace

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L’Anantara Krasnapolsky affacciato su piazza Dam

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Le facciate del Pulitzer lungo il canale

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Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon

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La piscina sul tetto dell’EPIC SANA Lisboa

EPIC SANA Lisboa

At EPIC SANA Lisboa, the day can end in a rooftop pool with Lisbon ahead: I’d come between May and September. You’re in Amoreiras; if you want Alfama’s lanes immediately outside, choose a base closer to them.

La Cúpula beneath the restored glass dome

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Breakfast at the Palace comes with a distraction overhead. I would come for the dome and days between the Prado and Thyssen; when booking, I would choose the view before counting square metres.

The Club Lounge sitting area

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The outdoor pool among the trees

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La piscina esterna del The One Palácio da Anunciada

The One Palácio da Anunciada

At The One, head towards Restauradores, then return beneath the palace’s restored ceilings. I’d choose it for a few days away together, leaving an afternoon for the garden and its century-old dragon tree.

Portrait Milano's Piazza

Portrait Milano

A piazza open to Milan, then the former seminary’s loggias and the room you choose for quiet.

Palazzo Parigi's monumental lobby

Palazzo Parigi

A theatrical staircase in Brera, a hidden garden and a room view you choose for yourself.

Ca’ di Dio seen from the water, with its long facade on Riva Ca’ di Dio and the bridge over the canal

Ca’ di Dio

From the Castello waterfront into a sheltered court, with the Arsenale on foot and San Giorgio at dinner.

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Canal House Suite
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Classic room
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Family room
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Imperial suite
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Junior suite
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Luxury room
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Opera suite
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Prestige suite
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Accessible Room
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Royal suite
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Superior room
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L’ingresso del Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam
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La spa del Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam
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Il ristorante Bridges
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Gli interni storici del The Grand
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