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Sofitel Legend The Grand AmsterdamvsThe Toren
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam scores slightly better than The Toren. Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam scores 86 with accolades from 14 reviewers like Insight Guides, Afar Magazine and Travel + Leisure.
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
The Toren Michelin Guide Frommer's Fodor's Oyster DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide Star Service Time Out Lonely Planet
The Telegraph Show All Reviews
Keizersgracht 164, Amsterdam 1015 CZ, The Netherlands
From $168/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Michelin Guide "A charming hotel... Neo-baroque bedrooms, elegant breakfast room."
Frommer's "This relatively small family-run boutique hotel... is justifiably considered one of Amsterdam's "hidden treasures"." Full review
Fodor's "A baroque vibe prevails in these two 17th-century canalside buildings, with red, purple, and gold color schemes." Full review
OysterUpscale
"This romantic boutique hotel near the Anne Frank House has historical significance: It was once used as a safe house in WWII." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A stylish place decorated in old golds and baroque reds, The Toren boasts a fascinating history."
Rough Guide "Retro-chic boutique hotel, converted from two elegant canal houses."
Star Service "The lovely public areas include an oak-paneled library with an original fireplace that warms spirits and toes in the winter months. " Full review
Time Out "Now it's a family-run hotel, and comes with all the usual upmarket trappings: opulent fabrics, grand public rooms, attentive staff." Full review
Lonely Planet "A title-holder for price, room size and personal service." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Lush, at times gloriously over-the-top décor, in two 17th-century canal houses, convenient for shopping, dining and sightseeing." Full review
