A 15th-century convent turned palace, between canals and Red Light District, where Dutch history is read in the panelling.
Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam
From
482 €
“Indoor pool under 15th-century vaults, remnant of the Convent of the Sisters of Saint Agnes.”
Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam occupies a 15th-century convent on the Oudezijds Voorburgwal, two minutes from the Red Light District and Nieuwmarkt. We cross paved courtyards, vaulted galleries, panelled salons where William of Orange signed treaties. The rooms blend original beams and contemporary furniture, some overlook the interior garden, others the canal. The pool under the medieval vaults justifies the detour on its own. The Soin de Soi spa offers Carita treatments and hammam, open until 10pm. From 482 € a night, we pay as much for the historic address as for the modern comfort ✨
Who is it for?
Who we recommend it to
We recommend the Grand to travellers seeking a historic palace without forgoing contemporary comfort. It's an address for couples in their thirties and up, cultural weekends, discreet anniversaries, high-end business trips. Families find their place here thanks to interconnecting rooms and the garden, but the clientele remains mostly adult.
The building
Architecture and interiors
The building was the Convent of the Sisters of Saint Agnes (1425), then town hall, council of the Dutch Admiralty, finally palace in 1992. The Gothic vaults, carved beams, blue stone fireplaces are original. Sofitel restored the whole in 2012: solid oak parquet, crystal chandeliers, Roche Bobois furniture. The 177 rooms range from 28 to 90 m², arranged around five interior courtyards.
At the table
Restaurants, bar, service
Two tables at the Grand: Bridges, gourmet restaurant directed by chef Raoul Meuwese, French cuisine reinterpreted with Dutch produce, open lunch and dinner. The Oriole Bar serves signature cocktails and tapas until midnight, intimate vibe under coffered ceiling. Buffet breakfast served in the former council chamber, garden view. Room service 24/7, simplified menu after 11pm.
Highlights
- Listed historic monument building, convent founded in 1425
- Heated indoor pool under 15th-century Gothic vaults
- 177 rooms and suites, some with period fireplaces
- Soin de Soi spa with hammam, sauna, Carita treatments
- 800 m² interior garden, rare in central Amsterdam
Location & access
Where the hotel sits in Amsterdam
The Grand stands on the Oudezijds Voorburgwal, historic canal between the Dam and Nieuwmarkt. Red Light District 200 metres away, Hermitage Museum five minutes on foot, Rijksmuseum twenty minutes by tram. Nieuwmarkt metro station 300 metres, central station ten minutes on foot. The district mixes tourists, students, residents, constant buzz until late evening.
Good to know
Before you book
- Pets
- Accepted, 35 € / night, basket and bowls provided.
- Parking
- Private on-site parking, 65 € / day, reservation required.
- Pool
- Heated indoor, open 7am–10pm, 15 m long.
- Spa
- Open 10am–10pm, treatments by appointment, hammam and sauna included.
- Wi-Fi
- Free throughout the hotel, fibre optic.
- Accessibility
- PMR-adapted rooms, lifts, access ramps.
Facilities
1 pool
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness centre
Facilities for disabled guests
Room service
Wi-Fi available throughout
Restaurant
Spa and wellness centre
Private parking
On-site parking
Family rooms
Free Wi-Fi
Pets allowed
Location
Where Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam is located
Exact address
Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam
Address
Oudezijds Voorburgwal 197
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