Amsterdam

Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam

Rialto Score 9+

A Sofitel Legend hotel. Rialto is a Accor Preferred agency and can provide VIP access and offers.

Guests at Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam are promised a divine stay – and not simply because the building was formerly a 15th-century convent. Tucked in the city center, along two of Amsterdam’s finest canals – Oudezijds Achterburgwal and Oudezijds Voorburgwal – this legendary hotel has been sleekly redesigned with 21st-century sensibilities. Each of the 178 spacious guest rooms possesses its own style, with exposed brick, bold damask, and vibrant prints. Suites offer butler service; Award-winning restaurant Bridges serves local cuisine with a French twist; and in nice weather, the private garden terrace is a must.

Oudezijds Voorburgwal 197, 1012 EX Amsterdam, Netherlands
Three offers
3rd Night Free
Stays until Sep 11, 2026 · Book by Sep 8
4th Night Free
Stays Sep 11 to Oct 25, 2026
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All of 2026

About Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam

Insider tip

The urban rooftop garden features several garden beds and two beehives that house 30,000 honey bees producing real Amsterdam honey. The honey, vegetables, and herbs from the garden are used on-site.

In the hotel’s own words

About Us

Welcome to Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam, an historical site. In quite a unique manner, the history of Amsterdam is reflected in the past and present of this building.

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Accommodations Legendary Suites - Since 1578 The Grand has welcomed celebrated authors, actors, ambassadors and heads of state.

Opera Suites & Suite Apartments - The three Opera Suites and sixteen Suite Appartments blend timeless elegance with the latest comfort and offer tasteful furnishing and modern amenities.

Rooms & Suites - The rich history is, as naturally, incorporated into the new architectural details in many ways.

Room for people with a disability - The hotel has 1 room on the third floor of the main building specially designed for the requirements and comfort of disabled guests.

Bars & Restaurant

Bridges - Award-winning restaurant Bridges focuses mainly on fish, with a surprising à la carte menu and Chef's menu. Chef de Cuisine Raoul Meuwese describes his dishes as "classic traditional French dishes, but with international influences and a modern twist".

The Grand Beach (until September, 2021) - Inspired by the sunny Caribbean, serving fruits de mer combinations, summer cocktails, and the best rosé in town! Due to safety measures, guests can also order via their smartphones! Reservations at: thegrandbeach.nl

Oriole - Oriole is a casual, laid-back bistro, celebrating the most loved and recognized cuisines in the world, Mediterranean food. The seasonally rotating menu features recognizable Mediterranean dishes that encompass simplicity, personality and flavour health.

Library 'Or' - The Library 'Or' is situated in the beautiful lobby, located directly by the entrance to the hotel. Sybille de Margerie drew inspiration from the colours of typically Dutch elements, such as the dark-grey street stones known as 'klinkers' and the deep, rich colours of the Amsterdam flower market.

The Flying Dutchman - A traditional Dutch brown café, serving an assortment of Dutch beers and snacks, alongside an extensive collection of whiskeys and spirits.

Garden Terrace - The Garden Terrace can be found in the beautiful and completely re-landscaped courtyard garden. An oasis of peace and tranquility, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Spa & Relaxation - Set over two floors Sofitel SPA offers a range of services including several treatment rooms, an indoor heated swimming pool with jet stream and jacuzzi, a wet zone with Turkish steam bath (hamman), sauna and showers, a relaxation room and the Sofitel FITNESS exercise room.

Meetings & Events - Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam boasts no fewer than 17 meeting rooms and banqueting halls in total (covering 1400square meters).

Legendary Services

Afternoon Tea

Butler Service

Daily Hotel Tour

Floral Boutique

Horse Carriage

Room Service

Royal Breakfast

The Grand Bike Tours

The Grand Boat Tours

Valet Service

VIP Hotel Program · Invitation-only

Accor Preferred benefits, included

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Accor Preferred is Accor's invitation-only VIP program, open to a small group of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include the amenities below. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns Accor Live Limitless (ALL) points and elite-night credit, and Accor Live Limitless (ALL) elite status benefits apply.

  • Daily breakfast for two
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability
  • Welcome amenity
  • Accor Live Limitless (ALL) points, elite nights and status benefits, as this is a direct hotel booking

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Rooms and suites

12 room types.
Rooms
Bed options
1Classic Room
Garden or city views.
1 Double
2Superior Room, 1 Queen, Garden/Courtyard/City View
1 Queen
3Superior Room, 2 Twins, Garden/Courtyard/City View
2 Twins
4Superior Room, 1 Queen, Canal View
1 Queen
5Luxury Room
1 King
6Junior Suite
Garden, city, or courtyard views.
1 King
7Family Room
Suites
Bed options
8Prestige Suite
Butler service with a separate living room and canal view.
1 King
9Canal House Suite
Butler service with courtyard or canal views.
1 King
10Opera Suite
Butler service with a separate living room and garden or courtyard views.
1 King
11Imperial Suite, 2 Bedrooms
12Royal Suite
Butler service with a separate living and dining room.
1 King

Frequently Asked Questions

Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under Accor Preferred always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

Do I earn Accor Live Limitless (ALL) points and keep my elite benefits? Is this considered a direct booking or a third-party booking?

Yes. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns Accor Live Limitless (ALL) points and elite-night credit, and Accor Live Limitless (ALL) elite status benefits apply.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

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