Tour overview
This original building lives up to its name; a large blue square designed by Frans van Gool. Behind the blue facade you will find a lovely 3 star hotel.
On one side of the hotel it overlooks the Erasmus Canal, and on the other side you can catch the tram to the city center.
XO Hotels Blue Square is located in Amsterdam-West, in the part that is also called Western Garden Cities. Around one corner you will find Plein ’40 -’45, with a shopping center and a daily market (Tue-Sat), and around the other corner you can walk to the Sloterplas. Take a stroll, go for a run or rent a boat. There is so much more to see than just the center of Amsterdam!
General Description
This hotel is located close to a shopping centre and a local market which is open every day for business. Just five minutes' walk from the hotel, guests will find restaurants and bars, while the city centre and Dam Square are 5 kilometres away. Guests can also find the lake Sloterplas nearby where they can enjoy fishing and sailing. Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport is 15 kilomentres away.
180 rooms are located on 3 storeys and can be reached by lift. Multilingual staff at the reception desk in the lobby are happy to answer any questions. Amenities include a cloakroom, a baggage storage service and a safe. Wireless internet access (no extra charge) is provided in public areas. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. Children can enjoy the playground. Additional amenities include a TV room and a library. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (for a fee) or in the car park (for a fee). Further services and facilities include room service (limited hours), a laundry service and a coin-operated laundry. Active guests who wish to explore the surrounding area by bike will appreciate the bicycle hire service (for a fee). Bicycle storage is also available.
Rooms
Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. An extra bed is available for a fee. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. Other features include a direct dial telephone, a flatscreen television and WiFi (no extra charge). Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.
Sports / Entertainment
The sports and entertainment facilities at the hotel ensure that guests have plenty of activities to choose from during their stay. Those who prefer to stay active while on holiday can enjoy the on-site a spa or, for a fee, cycling/mountain biking and a gym. Third-party operators also offer a gym. Children are well looked after in the kids' club. Copyright GIATA 2004 - 2022. Multilingual, powered by www.giata.com for client no. 124815
