Sofitel Legend The Grand AmsterdamvsCanal House
Both properties are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam scores slightly higher than Canal House. Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam has a TripExpert Score of 86 with approval from 14 reviews including Jetsetter, Star Service and Michelin Guide.
Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam
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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
Tablet19.2
"A dignified old-world exterior, a location in the heart of the historic city center, every imaginable service and amenity, and a guestbook that reads like a social register." 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.
Canal House Michelin Guide
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Keizersgracht 148, Amsterdam 1015 CX, The Netherlands
From $259/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "Luxurious accommodation... The rooms are designed so that their modern character complements the historic setting of the hotel beautifully."
Concierge "The predominant note in the guest rooms is a sensual take on classic meets contemporary Dutch aesthetics."
Fodor's "A collection of 17th-century merchants' houses meets 21st-century style in this boutique newcomer that mixes modern comforts... with design elements that recall Dutch art and history." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Canal House Hotel is a sumptuous 23-room boutique hotel towering above a canal in Amsterdam's Canal Ring district." Full review
Tablet19.2
"It’s a triumph of moderation, a veritable ode to compromise, and a worthy addition to Amsterdam’s high-end hotel scene." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Overlooking the Keizersgracht canal in the Jordaan district, this boutique hotel is comprised of three narrow houses built for Dutch merchants in the 17th century." Full review
DK Eyewitness "An elegant retreat for those who are seeking quiet refuge."
Star Service "Unique residential touches include fine antiques, Dutch artwork, clever lighting, sleek furniture and a lovely garden." Full review
Afar Magazine "Nestled amid the canals of Amsterdam’s hip Jordaan neighborhood, Canal House’s romantic facade promises dark, dust-laden rooms packed with antiques, but such promises will mostly go unfulfilled." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"A cosy 23-bedroom hotel in a former merchant’s house." Full review
