Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam

This is a lovely property in central Amsterdam complete with a grand circular driveway entrance and nicely appointed rooms — high ceilings, modern furnishings and nice roomy bathrooms — at least at the superior level. Lots of nice treats in the room delivered every night. Breakfast and dinner are quite good. However, the check-​in desk needs better training. The bellhop dropped our luggage. The rooms were not the one we had requested (in writing). Service is slow. The concierge desk is overwhelmed but very good. Wait service in the restaurant is good but very slow. The gym is a few machines in a conference room — though I believe they are working on a gym.
With some improvements I would say that this could be as good as it gets.

Attending a Disaronno event at the Sofitel Grand Hotel courtesy of Super Unilocaler Philippine W.
The venue is very elegant and the music is providing an amazing ambiance for after work mingling.
The service was very quick and friendly and the food was delicious.
The highlight of the night had to be the Amaretto Sours courtesy of Disaronno.
Be sure to stop by sometime.

Very little escapes the attention of the staff at Sofitel Legend.
This upscale hotel has a great deal of class, and it’s a wonderful place to spend a few days. The staff is absolutely superlative, friendly, accommodating, and very warm. You’ll feel like royalty. It’s centrally located to most everything in Centrum — and most of Amsterdam’s best features are within easy walking distance, be it the University, the Diamond district, the flower mart, the museums… everything.
The rooms are masterpieces. Comfortable, quiet, cool, well appointed. Immaculate. Absolutely immaculate. A deep tub that will easily fit two, to luxuriate for hours in a hot bubble bath. Absolutely decadent.
The room service is exceptional (YUM!) and worth writing home about.
Without asking, the staff shined our shoes, ironed my shirts and slacks, pressed a suit that I’d meant to ring up housekeeping to take, and even unpacked a suitcase or two we left open on the bed, hanging up my wife’s dresses and outfits. Where else are you going to find that level of service? I dare you to find it elsewhere!
You have to eat at least once in their dining room. OMG! The service is very attentive without the slightest hint of being fawning.
If you can afford a stay here, you owe it to yourself to get a room here.

A lovely hotel right in the heart of Amsterdam; just a 5 minute walk from Dam Square. You couldn’t ask to be more centrally located yet removed enough to sleep so soundly. I had a 2 night booking in one of their suites but my flight arrived way before check-​in time. However, they were able to accommodate me within a ½ hour, which was so nice! A bubble bath in their deep tub and a snooze in their awesome bed was exactly what was needed after a very long ‘coach’ flight! (even in KLM’s laughable «Comfort» Coach).
I could have just stayed in bed but no… there were sights to be seen. The suite came with our own butler, Mauricio, and he was a dream. I’ve included a few photos of the lobby area which has a nice vibe.

I spent an incredibly unexpected but luxurious evening at The Grand. Definitely upscale and great service.
The penthouse suite is spacious and offers exceptional services. The staff is discreet and helpful.
Room service is expedient and yummy.
Located in the innermost canal in the city just near the Red Light District and other destinations. Every cent you spend here is worth it.

Very attentive and detail orientated. Couldn’t ask for friendlier staff. And gay friendly Hotel. Proven by the event «Cocktail» that they rain on the Friday before Amsterdam Pride.
The food is top class, the rooms are cleaned to a very high standard, the checkin process is seamless.
Staying at the Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam, I really did feel like royalty.

Fabulous hotel and centrally located. Since a back injury, I frequent hotel spas for massages while traveling. Susana at the So Spa was one of the most exceptional masseuses I have encountered. She managed to find and relax every knot and I returned for a second massage the following day… a real find!

Our 3^rd time here. Nothing else compares. Here for 4 nights in an apartment, special thanks to Bart Kool, butler extraordinaire! Dave and Jessica

I can only agree with all the other reviewers. Stayed here for a week and enjoyed every minute of it. Service is ever present but non obtrusive. Staff is genuinely interested and always available for a chat or recommendation. Stayed here many times before pre renovation. Was nice then, but is o so many times better now. Rooms are very well appointed with great amenities like the little espresso maker that gets topped up multiple times a day. Stroopwafels in the room on arrival (being a somewhat homesick Dutchman living in the US I cannot begin to tell you how happy that made me), no fee for normal Internet, no fee for bottled water (even though tap is perfectly drinkable). Small things but they annoy me in other so called 5 star hotels.
Great ‘hole in the wall’ dinner recommendations if you ask for them, very personal service all around. Sitting in the courtyard now typing up my review I am almost sad to leave… Coming back next year with Mrs V for a friend’s wedding and definitely staying here.

Clean room, great service, concierges are too be trusted. Im a very finicky traveler. They met expectations.

Ich kann leider nicht viel hierzu sagen, da ich nur einen Tag dort zu einem Meeting war.
Ich fand das Ambiente sehr angenehm, sehr edel und freundlich eingerichtet.
Empfangen vom Portier gelang ich über das Foyer mit Empfang und diversen Sitzmögichkeiten über eine große helle Marmortreppe in den ersten Stock wo wir im großen Saal das Meeting abhielten.
Mir wurde sofort meine Jacke abgenommen und was zum trinken angeboten. Die Mitarbeiter sind wirklich sehr zuvorkommend.
Das kleine Frühstücksbuffet war liebevoll dekoriert und es hat an nichts gefehlt.
Der große Saal ist mit allem Ausgestattet was man hierfür braucht. Einer großen Leinwand die fast schon an eine Kinoleinwand erinnert, ein Rednertribüné samt Mikrofonen in allen erdenklichen Ausführungen.
Mittags gab es Häppchen zum essen und hier herrschte Qualität über Quantität, man wurde zwar nicht unbedingt satt aber es war ein absoluter Gaumen schmaus.
Wer das nötige Kleingeld hat und Amsterdam besucht sollte sich hier niederlassen.
Vom Hauptbahnhof geht man ca. 10 Minuten zu Fuß und ist eher am Rand des Rotlichviertels.

Stayed in the William van Orange suite which was just fabulous. Massive lounge and dining area, large bathroom with freestanding bath and separate rain shower and steam room also 2 x WCs — his n hers, meant I could leave the seat up! :-)
Had a butler for the duration which was great, met us on checkin and at departure to say good bye. During our stay did everything to make it comfortable and enjoyable from printing emails, ironing clothes to having a bath ready for when we came back!
Highly recommended, one of the best service experiences in a hotel anywhere…

When in Amsterdam, one MUST stay here.
Sofitel Hotel chain has an acclaimed reputation internationally. The Los Angeles Sofitel is located a stone’s throw from Robertson Blvd, Melrose & Beverly Center. Sofitel in Amsterdam is quite conveniently located close to Red Light District. Quiet and discrete.
— Rooms and Beds are comfortable and spacious, a nice break from the tiny little cots and low pressure showers that are the norm in Europe
— Service is prompt & competent. Front Desk/​Operator fluent in English and cater to the client
— Comfortable and luxurious
* side note: my former employer asked me to assist him with his European hotel booking. After a disappointing night at the Hilton, I suggested the Sofitel and he was over joyed. Job well done.

I will put the disclaimer that I didn’t stay here, but instead partied here as a part of a conference I was attending.
Quite posh, the party room was stacked with lounge chairs, a bar, and pool tables. They also did quite well with the gouda cheese cubes, bitterballen, and a few other treats they brought out through the night. Definitely let us get plenty pissed before moving on to another after party. If I do get a chance in the future, I just may stay here as a guest. But, that’s another trip!

This was the final place we stayed on a two week travelganza around Europe. The 5 stars this place is getting is absolutely well earned in many ways.
First, everyone is extremely polite and helpful. You may be thinking, well for the money it better be! But I have found that there are high end places that aren’t so polite, helpful and/​or friendly so when they are I like to make sure to let everyone know.
My Husband and I were not exactly dressed to the nines like most of the hotel guests (meaning we were not in suites and gowns etc but rather in our jeans and walking shoes or for me my lululemon attire). This did not stop the concierge from making perfect recommendations for food the entire time we were there. Our request was simple. five star dining but casual atmosphere. He got it right EVERY time and we didn’t try the same genre of food once. FABULOUS!!!
The room was amazing. Let’s start with the bed… This bed was bigger than a king or CA king. I think they called it a SUPER KING. And on top of that it was sooooo comfortable. Soft yet firm fluffy yet not too hot… OMG I was certainly happy to lay down and take a load off when we were in the room.
The Bathroom was like a miniature spa day. nuff said about that!
The Hotel itself was clean and comforting all at the same time. It was certainly high end without feeling prestigious or pompous. I would absolutely recommend staying here when you are in Amsterdam. it is a wonderful location as well as a fabulous retreat away from all of the sightseeing, museum, food, herbs, red lights, etc you may be enjoying while away.

I don’t usually write reviews for any of the places I visit internationally but I had to write one for this place because it’s the BEST hotel I’ve ever stayed in… ever! The room I stayed in was like a reverse loft where the entry way, closet, bathroom, etc. were elevated with steps down into the living area/​bedroom with high ceilings and a dramatic window looking out to the central courtyard. Apparently several dignitaries and celebrities stay at this place so that gives it a little more mystique. The amenities are fantastic and just the old, European building, itself, is quite impressive. I enjoyed the onsite restaurant as well as the indoor pool and spa. I wish I could have spent more time here. Finally, the service was what you would/​should expect at a place like this… I asked them to polish my shoes and they did it in 10 minutes at no charge. I will stay here again if I ever get back to Amsterdam!

WOWSERS!!! Best hotel I have ever stayed at!!!
We stayed at the Sofitel Amsterdam The Grand during a recent trip to Amsterdam (October 2010) and have not stopped talking about it since!!!
We found a great deal on a suite at this hotel via
and were super psyched about arriving. Once we arrived (Friday late in the evening), we were escorted to a beautiful suite by one of the bellman and shown all of the amenities of the room. We began unpacking our luggage and noticed that the air conditioner was not turning on (I know… stupid Americans and their air conditioning!!!). We called down to the front desk and were told they would send someone up. The same bellman showed up and fumbled around and then sadly told us that since it was night time they would not be able to get someone to fix it until morning or possibly Monday, but he would be happy to call down and have another suite prepared for us. Kind of frustrating because we had already started unpacking, but not a big deal. He called down and all of a sudden the most exhilarating look came over his face and we heard him ask «Are you sure?».
The bellman clapped his hands together in excitement and whisked us and our bags to the other side of the hotel without telling us much other than «You are going to be VERY happy!». We arrived outside of the Willem Van Oranje Suite. Wow… a suite with its own name… Sweet!!! He opened the door and OMG!!! This place was ginormous!!! The bellman skipped around and showed us all of the great amenities of this suite. We had a living room, a dining room, an office area, a HUGE bathroom complete with a steam sauna, 2 toilet rooms (not sure what those are called), a GINORMOUS bedroom with a separate sitting area and a ridiculous walk in closet. All of the toiletries were Hermes. The bellman told us the room usually goes for EUR2,500-EUR3,500 per night. I assure you we paid nowhere near that!!!
We thought for sure they were only going to let us stay here for one night and then move us to another room in the morning. We only unpacked the needed toiletries and clothes and waited. No one ever called or came the next morning!!! They let us stay there for the remainder of our stay… and even called to ask if we were satisfied… HELLZ YEH!!!
Everyone that worked there was super nice. We didn’t eat at the hotel (other than room service which was really good), but did venture to the bar area one night. They have a cute little bar area and the bartender was super cool. The location couldn’t be better… right in/​by the Red Light District. We were able to quickly and easily walk to everything we wanted to see.
I would HIGHLY recommend this hotel to anyone travelling to Amsterdam and this will be our hotel of choice when visiting Amsterdam in the future!!!