27 minutes from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) by car
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Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam
5-star · Amsterdam · the Netherlands
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Location
Ideally located in the heart of Amsterdam's historical centre, this city hotel is set between 2 picturesque canals, just a stone's throw away from the key financial institutions and famous Dam Square. There is a bus station and links to the public transport network just 50 metres from the hotel and Schiphol International Airport is 20 minutes away.
Rooms
The air-conditioned hotel comprises a total of 131 rooms. Each room features:
- Air conditioning
- A bathroom with a shower and a bathtub
- A double bed for a good night's sleep
- A safe and a minibar
- A mini fridge and a tea/coffee station
- Internet access, a telephone, a TV, a radio, a stereo system and WiFi
- Slippers, a hairdryer and bathrobes
Family rooms and non-smoking rooms are also available, and extra beds can be requested.
Food and drink
Among the culinary options available at Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam are:
- A restaurant
- A dining area
- A café
- A bar
Bed and breakfast is bookable, and guests can choose to book options such as breakfast or dinner.
Facilities
The hotel offers a range of facilities, including:
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour reception and check-in/check-out service
- Hotel Safe
- Foyer and lifts
- Internet access and WLAN access
- Room service and laundry service
- Bicycle hire and car park
- A garden
- A terrace
- A pool and an indoor pool
- A hot tub
- A gym, spa, sauna, steam bath, hammam and massage treatments
Good to know
The following credit cards are accepted at the establishment: American Express, VISA and MasterCard.
Hotel amenities.
Air conditioning24-hour reception24-hour check-inHotel SafeFoyerLiftsCaféBar(s)Restaurant(s)Conference RoomInternet accessWLAN accessRoom ServiceLaundry ServiceBicycle HireCar Park
Hotel location.
Airport distance.
64 minutes from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) by car
Typical city climate.
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