Description:
In a courtly building that was a 15th-century convent, a 16th-century royal guesthouse, the 17th-century headquarters of the Amsterdam Admiralty, and the 19th-century Town Hall, the Grand is grand indeed. To reach the lobby, walk through a courtyard with a fountain, then pass through a brass-and-wood revolving door. Enjoy afternoon tea in the lounge area amidst Art Deco and stained-glass windows; Oriental rugs grace black-and-white marble floors. All this elegance, and only a vigorous stone's throw from the Red Light District. Individually styled and furnished rooms reflect the different phases of the building's past and are about the last word in plush. Most have couches and armchairs. Views are of 17th-century canals, the hotel garden, or the courtyard. You can have a tolerably priced lunch or dinner at the Art Deco-inspired modern French brasserie The Grand, run by star chef Andrew Gaskell. This jacket-and-tie joint sports an abstract expressionist mural, Inquisitive Children (1949), by Cobra-movement artist Karel Appel.
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Chic Bedrooms but...
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Stayed at Sofitel for two nights. The bedroom is modern and chic. Their concept of a king size bed is actually two individual beds put together. We were originally put off by...
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- posted on 05.22.12
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The best hotel in Amsterdam
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I've expirienced many hotels in Ams, but this the best And one of the best in the world It was second stay, and last time was better then first But just one thing i didnt like...
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- posted on 05.22.12
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Grand, Grand Hotel
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Spending 6 nights at this hotel was a fine experience. Do not hesitate to book your room here.
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- posted on 05.21.12
- by bagbagbag
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A beautiful hotel, great location
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The hotel is well appointed and the staff are top notch and very helpful....you do feel special. The restaurant is good but expensive, there are lots of good restaurants nearby. The...
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Awards:
Frommer's
- Highly Recommended 2009
- Highly Recommended 2010
Other features:
The Spa at The Grand features a heated swimming pool, as well as a steam bath, sauna and massage facilities. Café Roux is The Grand's stylish canal-front restaurant, with a beautiful secluded inner garden to enjoy lunch or dinner during the summer.
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: 800/515-5679 in the U.S. and Canada
- fax: 020/555-3222
- send email
Address:
- Oudezijds Voorburgwal 197
- Off Damstraat
- Amsterdam, NH 1012 EX
Amenities:
- air-conditioning
- bar
- business-facilities
- car-hire
- fitness-club
- handicap-accessible
- internet-available
- non-smoking
- parking
- pets-allowed
- more
Brand name:
- Sofitel Hotels & Resorts
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