Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam

Set between two canals in Amsterdam's old town, Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam is a 5-star hotel that preserves a building whose history stretches from a 15th-century convent to a former city hall. With French elegance layered over Amsterdam's history, it's the kind of place that comes to mind when you want to spend a special night.

What guests like

• Within walking distance of Dam Square

  Dam Square is 0.4 km away and Nieuwmarkt is also 0.4 km away, so most old-town landmarks are within walking distance.

• Sofitel Spa

  You can shake off travel fatigue at the spa, which has an indoor heated pool, a sauna, and even a hammam.

• 2 restaurants & 2 bars

  You can enjoy a range of dining options at two restaurants and two bars, including Bridges, known for its world cuisine.

• Premium bedding

  The down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets show real attention to bedding quality.

• 19 meeting & event spaces

  With 19 meeting and event spaces, including 5 historic buildings, it's also great for planning a special occasion.

Recommended for

• Walking trips through Amsterdam's old town
• Special anniversary trips
• Fine dining & afternoon tea

Explore the property

Set between two canals in Amsterdam's old town, this building started as a 15th-century convent, later served as a town hall, and is now a hotel. It's just 0.4 km to Dam Square, making it easy to walk anywhere in the city center.

All 178 rooms and suites are furnished with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets, and 52 of the suites even include butler service.

The bathrooms have a modern design with a rain shower, along with upscale toiletries and a hair dryer.

At Bridges, you can enjoy a chef's tasting menu with 5–7 courses, while Oriole Garden Bistro serves Mediterranean-style dishes. The garden terrace in the inner courtyard is also a lovely spot to rest for a while.

At Library 'Or' you can enjoy afternoon tea, and at the Flying Deer pop-up bar you can pair your evening with Glenfiddich whisky — so you can fill your evening however you like.

Key information

Location & nearby

Dam Square, Nieuwmarkt, Madame Tussauds, and other major Amsterdam landmarks are all within about 0.4 km, making this a location you can easily explore on foot.

Hortus Botanicus is 2.3 km away and Tuschinski Theatre is 2.5 km away, so it also works fine for excursions a bit further afield.

Facilities & services