Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam is celebrated for its exceptional service and prime location. Housed in a historic building, this luxurious hotel provides a seamless blend of traditional charm and modern comforts. It stands out for its elegant rooms, excellent dining experiences, and impeccable staff service. Guests often praise its well-equipped facilities and unique ambiance that combines historic elegance with contemporary luxury.
1/5
Safety index
88 out of 100
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Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam
9.2
(1,879 ratings)
Amsterdam, Netherlands -
280 m Madame Tussauds
350 m Dam Square
560 m Amsterdam Museum
Hotel Overview
Hotel highlights
Location
Food
Atmosphere
- Prime Location - Nestled in the heart of the city, offering easy access to major attractions.
- Exceptional Service - Staff are consistently praised for their professionalism and attentiveness.
- Luxurious Rooms - Beautifully decorated rooms that blend traditional charm with modern amenities.
- Excellent Dining - Provides a variety of gourmet options that cater to all tastes.
- Historic Ambiance - The hotel’s unique character is a blend of its rich history and modern luxury.
Area for improvement
- Pricey - Some guests feel the accommodation and services are overly expensive.
- Room Sizes - A few guests have noted that some room sizes are smaller than expected.
- Noise Levels - Being in a central location, some guests have mentioned noise issues.
- Additional Charges - Extras like parking and certain services can add significantly to the bill.
- Limited Accessibility - Some guests have pointed out challenges for those with mobility issues due to the historic nature of the building.
Amenities
Babysitting
Breakfast available
Parking available
Spa
Pool
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Laundry
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Total 1,879 Reviews
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903 Reviews
9.0 / 10
expedia
976 Reviews
9.4 / 10
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What an absolute gem this place is. Situated in a beautiful building with a long and storied history (top tip: take the historical tour the staff offer, it's genuinely fascinating) the conversion into a hotel has been done in such a way that preserves that heritage while also feeling elegant and contemporary. ||Our bedroom, on the fourth floor, was quiet and overlooked the canal. Though the room itself was modestly sized, the super king-size bed was extremely comfortable. I've rarely slept so well in a hotel, in fact. ||In fact, my only real criticism - more of a plea, perhaps, from those of us with not so great eyesight - is that the lighting in the room was a little too subtle to be practical. It was midwinter when we visited, so rarely very bright outside, and even with all the lights on in the room we both struggled a little to see properly for things like putting on makeup in the morning. Spare a thought for your guests of a more myopic disposition!||We ate at Oriole, the more casual of the two restaurants, which was great. Sadly we didn't get a chance to eat at Bridges, the Michelin-endorsed fine dining restaurant, though it looks very good.||However, having praised this place for its style and comfort, I must say that the highest recommendation must be reserved for the staff. What a charming and professional team you have - and so impressively multi-lingual too! I wish I'd memorised some names, so my apologies to the concierge with the excellent beard, the charming man who took us on the historical tour, the young woman from Argentina who checked us in and made us laugh by telling us we had a lovely view of the sunken boats, and the two ladies who oversee the library bar and serves a mean afternoon tea. All of you will have to go by your descriptions and not your names, more's the pity, but the management should know that you all went that extra distance to make our stay so enjoyable. Dank jullie wel!||
We have stayed in many fine and historic hotels in many cities over the years, but this has become our favourite, primarily because of the efficient, thoughtful and kind service provided by the people working there. ||It feels wrong to single out individuals but Zsa Zsa Zanolie and Niels Essink both go far out of their way to make us feel welcome, and the whole front of house team are exceptional - really far better than in other hotels in which we have stayed. ||We very much appreciate and like the breakfast team with Lilian, Hester, Will, Florian and the whole team. Breakfast is such a difficult meal to get right in a big hotel, with no reservations and the time pressure - this team are brilliant. ||Mauricio and all the butler team could not be more helpful and are also very much appreciated by us. ||I would recommend that anyone thinking of spending any time in beautiful and historic Amsterdam to stay at this hotel, and to speak to the excellent Concierge team, who know the city better than anyone and will help you to make the most of your time. ||And finally, a word for the Housekeeping service. The standards of cleanliness at this hotel are truly exceptional, and the housekeeping service is an important part of what makes the hotel special.||And on top of all of this, the hotel itself is a beautiful historic building situated in the heart of Amsterdam. I heartily recommend it.||
Hotel Quality
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General Info
Total number of rooms 178
Number of floors 5
Year Built 1578
WiFi Quality
Download, Mbps
Upload, Mbps
Ping, ms
Idle
10Download
99Upload
33Wifi Speed Is Good For
web browsing
HD online movies
group video calls
online streaming
4K online movies
online gaming
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Daytime safety
82 out of 100
Very Safe
Nighttime safety
66 out of 100
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Amsterdam safety index
Overall Safety Index
Very Safe
An average rating of the six safety categories
88 out of 100
Women safety
Safe
Likelihood of inappropriate behavior against women.
73
Physical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of injury due to harmful intent.
88
Property safety
Safe
Likelihood of theft.
64
Political safety
Very Safe
Potential for infringement of political rights or political unrest.
100
LGBTQ safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of harm or discrimination against LGBTQ persons or groups and level of caution required at location.
100
Medical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of illness or disease, assessment of water and air quality, and access to reliable medical care.
100
Overall Crime index
Low
An average rating of the crime categories
28 out of 100
Property crime severity
Low
35
Mugging or robbery 25/100
Car theft 20/100
Car break-ins 31/100
Home break-ins 25/100
Violent crime severity
Low
26
Physical attacks 24/100
Racism or religion motivated attacks 20/100
Other crime severity
Low
29
Insult or harassment in public 27/100
Corruption or bribery 19/100
Drug problem 41/100
Prices Around Property
Average Daily Costs Per Person
Bottle of water 1.5L
$0.5 - $1.5
Coffee
$2 - $5
Beer 0.5L
$0.8 - $1.7
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
$7 - $28.7
Public transport, one-way ticket
$3 - $3.7
Taxi 1km (normal tariff)
$2 - $3.9
Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course
$51 - $120
Bottle of mid-range wine
$4.5 - $10
McMeal at McDonalds
$10 - $15
Coke/Pepsi 0.33L
$2 - $4
Public transport, monthly pass
$71 - $120
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.7 - $2.2
Mobile phone monthly plan
$9 - $30
Fitness club, monthly fee
$20 - $72
Weather In Amsterdam
Precipitation In Amsterdam
Air Quality
Good
PM2.513
PM1021
23
Air quality is acceptable and pollution poses no health risk. Enjoy outdoor activities as normal.
Drinkable Water Quality
Poor
Water quality is very low. Consider alternative water drinking options.
Traffic around property
Light
Few vehicles on the road, relaxed and stress-free driving experience.
House Rules
Check in after 15:00
Check out until 12:00
Children welcome
Pets welcome (restrictions apply)