Sofitel Legend The Grand AmsterdamvsLloyd Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by writers. Overall, Lloyd Hotel scores marginally higher than Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam. Lloyd Hotel ranks #10 in Amsterdam with recommendations from 14 reviewers including Condé Nast Traveler, Time Out and Fodor's.
Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam Show All Reviews
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
Oyster
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
Lloyd Hotel Show All Reviews
Oostelijke Handelskade 34, Amsterdam 1019 BN
From $53/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Each of its rooms has a different shape, style, and modern decor, and with rooms of various classes, the hotel straddles all categories except "Very Expensive"." Full review
Concierge
"Some rooms are so inscrutable that visitors seeking old-style luxury may prefer to gawk here but sleep elsewhere."
Insight Guides
"There is nowhere like the Lloyd, which cannot be categorised... it’s cheap, it’s pricey, it’s funky, it’s stylish."
Fodor's
"A former holding-area home for immigrants, this bohemian hotel is well suited to its current quirky incarnation as an offbeat design showcase." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Located in the trendy Eastern Docklands neighborhood, this quirky, design-centric hotel is a mix of 117 accommodations." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This hotel and “cultural embassy” offers everything from one- to five-star accommodation, and all kinds of arts events."
Rough Guide
"Situated in the up-and-coming Oosterdok district, this former workers’ hostel has been renovated to become Amsterdam’s coolest hotel."
Time Out
"This former youth prison has been re-invented as one- to five-star accommodation complete with a new 'cultural embasssy'." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Lunch 15€ - Menu: 30€- 35€ - Carte: 31€-47€"
Not For Tourists
"Beautiful 19th century hotel with a good restaurant and place to work."