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Sofitel Legend The Grand AmsterdamvsHotel van Onna
Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam and Hotel van Onna are both rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam ranks significantly better than Hotel van Onna. Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam scores 86 with endorsements from 14 reviews like Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and Time Out.
Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam
Frommer's
Insight Guides
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
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Michelin Guide
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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
OysterLuxury
"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
Hotel van Onna DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Let's Go Oyster
The Telegraph Frommer's
Bloemgracht 102-104 and 108, Amsterdam 1015 TN, The Netherlands
From $74/night
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
DK Eyewitness "On the most scenic canal in Amsterdam, this hotel spread over three canal houses from the 17th to 20th centuries is a few minutes’ walk from the Westerkerk."
Rough Guide "A quiet, well-maintained place on a tranquil canal."
Let's Go "The rooms on the top floor of this hotel are truly remarkable, with slanted ceilings, exposed wood beams, and views over the rooftops of the whole Jordaan." Full review
OysterBudget
"The nine-room Hotel van Onna is a no-frills budget hotel well-located in central Amsterdam, a six-minute walk from the Anne Frank House." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"Hotel van Onna is a no-nonsense place, fine for a short stay, especially if you’re likely to spend most of your time out and about anyway." Full review
Frommer's "Even the oldest, plainest rooms have character, and all are both neatly furnished and clean." Full review
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Whichever building you wind up in, request a front room overlooking the canal.
