Sofitel Legend The Grand AmsterdamvsJan Luyken Amsterdam
Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam and Bilderberg Hotel Jan Luyken are both highly recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam is preferred by most writers compared to Bilderberg Hotel Jan Luyken. Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam comes in at #12 in Amsterdam with accolades from 14 reviews such as Gayot, Jetsetter and Travel + Leisure.
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Oudezijds Voorburgwal 197, Amsterdam 1012 EX, The Netherlands
From $221/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Individually styled and furnished rooms reflect the different phases of the building's past and are the last word in plush." Full review
Insight Guides
"It’s seriously swish, with an indoor pool, sauna, spa, rooms with perfect canal views and a gourmet French restaurant."
Fodor's
"Beyond the neoclassical courtyard and carved marble pediments is a haven of style and luxury, a stunning symphony of color and chic furniture." Full review
Lonely Planet
"You may feel a bit royal yourself as you wander through the cavernous lobby, grandiose public spaces and stained-glassed stairwells." Full review
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Luxury
"The Sofitel is an upscale property in the heart of the Old Center." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This historic Amsterdam building dates back to 1578 and served as a convent and City Hall before becoming the Grand hotel, and then Sofitel Legend in 2010." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Once inside the courtyard, guests are cocooned in luxury. Everything you expect from a deluxe hotel is here: marble bathrooms, spacious rooms and discreet service."
Michelin Guide
"Maria de Medici once stayed in this superb historic building, formerly Amsterdam's town hall. Stylish, refurbished guestrooms, lounges and a beautiful courtyard."
Star Service
"It certainly has the provenance to impress." Full review
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Superiors are the standard category, but many face the canal so be sure to request these in advance.
Time Out
"Steeped in centuries of history, this hotel began life as a staging post for royals in the Golden Age, and has also been Amsterdam's town hall." Full review
Jan Luyken Amsterdam
Jan Luykenstraat 58, Amsterdam 1071 CS, The Netherlands
From $233/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Michelin Guide
"Modern bedrooms, designer bar with a few period touches and small courtyard terrace."
Frommer's
"The Jan Luyken is a small boutique hotel with many of the amenities and facilities of a large one." Full review
Fodor's
"This stylish trio of quaint 19th-century town houses offers a peaceful sanctuary, complete with a serene garden and restrained Wallpaper-worthy design." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This Art Nouveau delight is in top form, with a crisp white and caramel colour scheme and sleek, contemporary designer furniture." Full review
Rough Guide
"Good-sized, nicely refurbished rooms mark out this decent stab at a mini four-star, full-service hotel."
Star Service
"It is popular with knowledgeable travelers seeking a distinctive alternative to the more established boutique offerings or the big beehives. " Full review
Time Out
"One of the city's most stylish secrets, this place - complete with spa and a wine bar - is just a kitten-heeled skip away from the designer shops of PC Hooftstraat." Full review
Jetsetter
"A stylish boutique hotel in central Amsterdam, with traditional Dutch architecture and modern interiors." Full review