Sofitel Legend The Grand AmsterdamvscitizenM Amsterdam South
Both properties are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam scores marginally better than citizenM Amsterdam. Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam has a TripExpert Score of 86 with praise from 14 reviews such as Afar Magazine, 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
citizenM Amsterdam South Show All Reviews
Prinses Irenestraat 30, Amsterdam 1077WX, The Netherlands
From $71/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
- Business Center
Frommer's
"If you consider yourself a mobile citizen... of the world, this hotel could be the perfect Amsterdam node for you." Full review
Fodor's
"Trendy travelers on a budget will enjoy the cosmopolitan vibe, lavish public spaces, and airy guest rooms with their high-tech gadgetry." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The starship Enterprise meets fun boutique hotel. Check-in and -out is self-service (‘ambassadors’ are on hand to help) in the Vitra-designed lobby." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Across from Beatrix Park, CitizenM blends cutting-edge design and technology in 215 luxury rooms by the award-winning Dutch agency Concrete." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Budget, luxury and gadgets come together in this fun and futuristic hotel."
Michelin Guide
"The M in Citizen M stands for mobile: this slightly eccentric hotel focuses on independent travellers open to new concepts."
Not For Tourists
"The first design hotel where you feel at home!"
Jetsetter
"Style-savvy crash pad with buzzy lounges, conceived by Amsterdam's trailblazing Concrete design agency." Full review
Gayot
"A high-tech concept hotel that delivers affordable modern luxury."
The Telegraph
7.0
"Designer chic meets capsule-hotel, though with ample space, classier fittings and a hipper atmosphere than you’d expect, attracting budget-conscious people with an eye for style." Full review