Sofitel Amsterdam The Grand

With its enchanting courtyard and relaxing spa, this grand 5-star hotel offers a peaceful retreat in the centre of bustling Amsterdam.

Just a few minutes from Dam Square, The Grand Amsterdam is located in between 2 canals which link the port to the Amstel River. While retaining the soul of a historical monument, The Grand - converted into a hotel only in 1992 - offers you the highest standard of modern facilities.

Taste refined cuisine in The Grand Restaurant and unwind in the elegant bar. The spa provides you with a heated swimming pool, sauna and Turkish bath. The luxurious rooms and suites offer first-class elegance and comfort for your pleasant city trip.

The Grand Amsterdam building has a very rich history. It has been a convent in the 15th century, a Royal Inn during the 16th century and the headquarters for the Dutch Admiralty in the 17th century (the Golden Age of the Netherlands). In 1966 it was the setting for the wedding of Her Majesty the Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands. The Grand has certainly left its mark on the history of Amsterdam.

The guest rooms have their own unique style, dictated in part by the original layout of the building that has been respected wherever possible. High ceilings and huge windows are a feature of almost all the rooms giving an additional sense of light and space to what are already some of the largest hotel rooms in Amsterdam. Decorated in a chic Anglo-French style in colours of salmon or blue with bold stripes or floral prints, each guest room has beautiful heavy drapery with custom made light wood inlaid furniture.

3 of the main presidential suites, which are named after 3 former mayors of Amsterdam, the Van Thijn, Polak and Samkalden suites, were inaugurated by their namesakes on 20 May 1992. There are also 3 2-bedroom royal suites featuring stunning curved windows overlooking the encircling canals. Named in honour of 3 famous former guests - William V, Maria de Medici and William of Orange - all offer a separate dressing area, marble bathrooms and a dining area seating from 4 to 6 people.

Fine cuisine is essential to all Sofitel hotels and The Grand Amsterdam is no exception. Whether you require an informal business lunch, an intimate private lunch, dinner or gala event, you can be sure to enjoy a combination of the finest cuisine in the most historical setting.

The Grand Restaurant has a unique Art Deco interior, complemented by a mural by Karel Appel and elegant windows looking directly onto the canal. The restaurant is open 7 days a week for breakfast from 06:30 to 10:30, for lunch from 12:30 to 14:30 and for dinner from 18:30 to 22:30. The Grand Restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy a fabulous meal.

Culinary guides, such as Michelin and GaultMillau, have awarded Euro-Toques Executive Chef Aurelien Poirot and his creative team for their variety of beautifully prepared dishes. They are inspired by French cuisine and its tradition, using the freshest ingredients.

The wine list consists of over 400 wines, acknowledged with the 'Award of Excellence', to complete your gastronomic experience in The Grand Restaurant. Our Chef-Sommelier Hans Tuin is happy to assist with your choice of wine.

Our personal and informal service team, lead by Maitre d'Hotel Jos van Hunen, will provide a relaxed and luxurious dinner or lunch.

The lounge bar, connected to the hotel lobby, is open between 09:00 and 01:00. Here you can enjoy afternoon tea, a drink after a busy day or a snack all day long.

The Grand Amsterdam is located in the heart of Amsterdam's historic, shopping and financial district. The hotel is just one block from Dam Square where the Royal Palace stands, the Euronext and the Amsterdam Stock Exchange. The hotel is just 20 minutes by taxi from Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport and 5 minutes from the Central Station.

By public transportation: From Central Station you can take the following tram numbers: 4, 9, 16, 20, 24 or 25. Get off at the first stop near Dam Square and walk from Dam Square heading east through the Damstraat. Cross the first bridge and turn right to Oudezijds Voorburgwal. Hotel The Grand is just a few metres ahead.

You can also board the subway and disembark at the Nieuwmarkt. Take the exit marked Hoogstraat, head west and turn left on the third bridge.