Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam
Oudezijds Voorburgwal 197, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1012 EX Original Property Opened in 1578 Historic Hotels Worldwide member since 2018- The 2026 Top 25 Historic Hotels Worldwide® Most Magnificent Gardens List Is Announced
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Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam possesses a rich history that dates back to the 1500s. Over the centuries, the buildings that now constitute the hotel have been at different times convents, Royal Family residences, and military headquarters. The complex was even the Amsterdam City Hall for nearly two centuries. But in 1988, city officials decided to relocate City Hall back to Dam Square, leaving the buildings completely vacant. Sofitel acquired the abandoned site several years later, converting the location into The Grand Amsterdam. Since 1992, Sofitel has owned and operated the hotel, elevating it to its prestigious Legend brand in 2011. The Grand celebrated its 25th anniversary during 2017, in which the hotel had won a record number of awards for its extraordinary hospitality.
Discover
- Go on a private tour of the Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam to learn about the building’s amazing history. Gaze upon its ancient architecture and see how this historic treasure evolved over the last six centuries.
- Discover the tympanum of the main building. Designed in the style of Dutch Classicism, it features famous sculptures from the 17th century that symbolize the historical power of the Netherlands’ Admiralty.
- Visit the Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam’s glorious Council Chamber. It is within this magnificent space that Queen Beatrix married Claus von Amsberg in 1966, back when the building served as the former Amsterdam City Hall.
Explore
- Explore the Royal Palace Amsterdam at Dam Square nearby. This marvelous landmark spent time as the Amsterdam City Hall, as well as the former residence for King Louis Napoleon during the Napoleonic Wars.
- Walk to the De Nieuwe Kerk (The New Church) right down the road. Constructed during the early 15th century, the structure is still used today as a site of royal investiture ceremonies.
- Visit some of Amsterdam’s most celebrated museums and art galleries nearby. The hotel is mere minutes from such renowned cultural institutions as the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, and the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam.
Experience
- Cycle through the Vondelpark, the most famous public park in Amsterdam. Designed by architect L.D. Zocher during the 19th century, it features a wealth of outdoor attractions to experience, such as restaurants, rare artwork, and an open-air theater.
- Tour the famous canals of Amsterdam by way of an exciting canal cruise. Start with the nearby waterways of the surrounding Amsterdam Canal District, which UNESCO declared a World Heritage Site in 2010.
- Experience some of the finest shopping in Europe in the De Negen Straatjes. Composed of nine historic streets at the center of Amsterdam, this quaint neighborhood is replete with countless boutique storefronts to visit.
Taste
- Taste a delicious stroopwafel—one of Amsterdam’s most iconic pastries. There are dozens of fantastic eateries nearby that serve this mouthwatering treat, such as Original Stroopwafels, Lanskroon, and van Wonderen Stroopwafels.
- Savor some wonderfully cooked Dutch herring. A culinary pastime in the Netherlands, herring is served all over Amsterdam. Come try this delicious local fare at such renowned street-side vendors like Stubbe’s Haring and Jonk Volendammer Haringhandel.
- Delight in the cuisine featured at Bridges inside the Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam. Led by Michelin-star chef Andrès Delpeut, this fantastic restaurant offers a delectable à la carte menu, as well as one prepared by the chef himself. Guests may even watch Chef Delpeut in action at the exclusive Chef’s Table.
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