We are delighted to welcome you to Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam. Please find below important information regarding access to the hotel by car.
Important: Temporary Road Restrictions
A road barrier (automatic rising bollard) is currently in operation on Rusland Street. The barrier is active daily (except Sundays) from 1:00 PM onwards. This measure has been implemented by the Municipality of Amsterdam and is not operated by the hotel.
Navigation Instructions
Please do not navigate directly to The Grand using Google Maps or other navigation systems, as they may not provide the correct route due to the current road closures.
Instead, please navigate to:
De Staalmeesters B.V.
Groenburgwal 6, Amsterdam
Once you arrive at De Staalmeesters B.V.:
1. Turn left and cross the second bridge (Oost-Indische Huisbrug).
2. Continue straight onto Rusland Street.
3. Follow the road to the end, where you will reach the traffic barrier.
4. After passing the barrier, cross the bridge onto Sint Agnietenstraat.
5. At the end of the street, turn right onto Oudezijds Voorburgwal.
6. After approximately 100 metres, turn right into The Grand Courtyard.
Access Through the Barrier
To facilitate access, we recommend sharing your vehicle's license plate number with us prior to arrival. We can register your vehicle in the plate-recognition system, allowing the barrier to open automatically.
Alternatively, if your vehicle has not been registered, please call the hotel when you are the first car waiting at the barrier:
+31 (0)20 555 3111
Guests with a Reservation
Guests staying at the hotel are encouraged to provide their license plate number before arrival. Upon reaching the barrier, access can be granted automatically or remotely by our team
Visitors
Visitors who are not staying at the hotel and require vehicle access are kindly requested to contact the hotel in advance with:
- The purpose of their visit
- Expected arrival time
- Vehicle license plate number
Access requests will be reviewed and facilitated where possible.
Need Assistance?
Should you have any questions or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at +31 20 555 3111.
More about Accessibility Driving Directions
From Schiphol Airport
The easiest way to come to our hotel from Schiphol Airport is by taking a taxi or a limo. The taxi drivers wait in front of the airport and will bring you straight to the hotel. The charge will be around €90. If you prefer travelling by limo, one of our limo drivers picks you up after customs at the airport with your name stated on a sign. Travel in style to the hotel in a Mercedes S-Class (maximum of 3 persons for €190) or a Mercedes V-Class (maximum of 6 persons for €205).
However, you can also decide on travelling by public transport and take the train to Amsterdam. Please be informed that the train leaves from Schiphol Airport and arrives at Amsterdam Central Station. From here it is only a 10 to 15-minute walk to the hotel, or you could take the tram or metro.
From Amsterdam Central Station
From Amsterdam Central Station you can easily take a tram to Dam Square or the metro to Rokin. From there it is only a 5-minute walk to the hotel.
Of course, you can also choose to take a taxi to the hotel. Taxis wait at the back of Amsterdam Central Station and can bring you to the hotel. The fare would be approximately €40 one way. However, please note that it is not possible to prearrange a taxi for your pick-up from the station. For your departure from the hotel we can of course arrange a taxi for you.
You can also choose for a limo transfer from Amsterdam Central Station. One of our limo drivers waits for you at the back of Amsterdam Central Station. This is at a charge of €125 per transfer.
Surroundings
Only a few minutes away from The Grand, there is a great range of sightseeing possibilities. Dam Square, a frequent stage for historical drama, is now the city’s favourite meeting place. Nearby you can find, amongst others, the magnificent Royal Palace, the 15th century Nieuwe Kerk (New Church), the picturesque shopping area the `Negen Straatjes’ (Nine Streets) and de Bijenkorf, Amsterdam’s cutting-edge department store.
Within a few more minutes many other wonderful places worth a visit can be found, such as the floating flower market with its brilliant colours and intoxicating scents, the unforgettable Anne Frank House and the famous antique area “Het Spiegelkwartier”.
Also situated close to the hotel is the Fashion & Museum District, where you can visit world-famous museums such as the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh museum and the Stedelijk Museum. Also, the Concertgebouw, the House of Bols Cocktail & Genever Experience and Amsterdam’s most exclusive shopping street, the P.C. Hooftstraat, are located in this area.
