“A grand five-star hotel located in the heart of the city. Despite being set in a 17th -century building, interiors are modern and stylish. Spacious rooms and suites have plenty of light, retro furniture, and most have bathtubs. With fine dining, a spa, and butler service - this is luxury defined.”
“A grand five-star hotel located in the heart of the city. Despite being set in a 17th -century building, interiors are modern and stylish. Spacious rooms and suites have plenty of light, retro furniture, and most have bathtubs. With fine dining, a spa, and butler service - this is luxury defined.”
Hotel Review
The best bet amongst Amsterdam’s clutch of traditional luxury hotels, if more glacial than characterful, The Grand benefitted from a complete refurbishment in 2010. It has a rich history, having been both headquarters of the Dutch Admiralty during the ‘Golden Age’ and city hall. With The 177 luxury rooms, 52 of which are suites, the hotel now combines the latest technology with traditional detailing. Unsurprisingly, you can expect a charge to use the wireless internet. The ‘Bridges’ restaurant serves fresh fish and organic vegetables and chef Aurélien Poirot, prepares his dishes with a French touch. The hotel also features a tranquil inner garden, gymnasium, indoor heated pool, hot tub, sauna and massage therapists.
Written by Leonie Glass
Recommended For
- 5* Luxury
- With chic contemporary design, a butler service, a spa, and even a horse-drawn carriage — you'll wish for nothing here
- Families
- Infant beds and cots are free and there is a babysitting and childcare service making this an easy choice for families
- Historic
- The hotel is housed in an erstwhile Admiralty building (dating from the 17th century)
- Local exploring
- Right in the heart of town, on the edge of the Red Light District
- Hotel Entertainment
- The hotel has its own salon boat and horse-drawn carriage for city sightseeing
- Museums
- A few stops on the tram or a twenty minute walk to Museumplein
- Designer Shopping
- Shop till you drop in Nine Streets shopping district
- Close to nightlife
- Cycling
- Sights nearby
- Restaurant
- Fine dining in Bridges restaurant and more casual fare in the garden bistro
- Spa
- Several treatment rooms, an indoor heated swimming pool, hamman and sauna
- Conference facilities
- 17 meeting rooms and banqueting halls
- Downtown
- Lively
- Wedding license
- Sit-out Terrace
- Townhouse
- Riverside
- Gym
- Child friendly
- Views
- Disabled access
- Contemporary
- Luxury
Facilities
- Restaurant
- Fine dining in Bridges restaurant and more casual fare in the garden bistro
- Spa
- Several treatment rooms, an indoor heated swimming pool, hamman and sauna
- Conference facilities
- 17 meeting rooms and banqueting halls
- Bar
- Vinotheque, cigar lounge and bistro
- Swimming Pool
- Indoor pool
- Safe
- Bath robes
- Parking
- Wedding license
- Private chef / butler
- Airport transfer
- Walking distance restaurants
- Internet
- Sauna/Steam
- Meeting Room
- Cots available
- Massage
- Sit-out Terrace
- Room service
- Garden
- Gym
- Child friendly
- Sitting Room
- Business Centre
- 24 Hour room service
- Disabled access
- Suites
- Concierge
- Satellite / Cable TV
- Air conditioning
- Wifi
- Views
Activities
- Hotel Entertainment
- The hotel has its own salon boat and horse-drawn carriage for city sightseeing
- Museums
- A few stops on the tram or a twenty minute walk to Museumplein
- Designer Shopping
- Shop till you drop in Nine Streets shopping district
- Cycling
- Sights nearby
- Close to nightlife
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Sofitel Legend Amsterdam the Grand
A place of elegance and repose in the heart of town, housed in an erstwhile Admiralty building (dating from the 17th century) and one-time City Hall (in the 1930s), with a calm contemporary design touch. There's an excellent restaurant and beautiful garden courtyard. Staff are relaxed, gracious and quietly efficient.
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