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XO Hotels Blue Square

4.0 star property
Amsterdam hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge, aimed at LGBTQ+ guests

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
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Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Computer station
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television

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About the area

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Slotermeerlaan, 80, Amsterdam, NH, 1064 HD

What's nearby

  • Vondelpark - 8 min drive
  • Anne Frank House - 11 min drive
  • Leidseplein - 11 min drive
  • Van Gogh Museum - 12 min drive
  • Dam Square - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - 18 min drive
  • Amsterdam Lelylaan Station - 6 min drive
  • Halfweg-Zwanenburg Station - 6 min drive
  • Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station - 25 min walk
  • Burgemeester Röellstraat Stop - 4 min walk
  • Plein '40 - '45 Stop - 4 min walk
  • Slotermeerlaan Stop - 5 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Grieks Restaurant Plato - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Café Plein 40/45 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Şerifoğlu Café & Patisserie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Halal Fried Chicken (HFC) BV - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Watersnip Juicebar De - ‬5 min walk

About this property

XO Hotels Blue Square

At XO Hotels Blue Square, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Anne Frank House and Van Gogh Museum. Guests can indulge in massages, and Blue's Bistro serves breakfast and dinner. Also, Vondelpark and The 9 Streets are within a short drive. Public transportation is just a short walk: Burgemeester Röellstraat Stop is 4 minutes and Plein '40 - '45 Stop is 4 minutes.

Languages

Arabic, Dutch, English, Filipino, German, Indonesian, Spanish, Turkish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 175 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests will receive an email with check-in instructions prior to arrival; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
    • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (EUR 15 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • Caters to LGBTQ guests
    • No alcohol served onsite
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Playground
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2008
  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Alarm clock
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Special features

Dining

Blue's Bistro - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 12.50 percent will be charged

Optional extras

  • Breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 12.50 per person
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 50
  • Refrigerators are available for an additional charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional charge

Parking

  • Self parking costs EUR 15 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards.

Also known as

Best Western Blue Hotel
Best Western Blue Square
Best Western Blue Square Amsterdam
XO HOTELS BLUE SQUARE Hotel Amsterdam
Best Western Blue Square Hotel Amsterdam
Best Western Hotel Blue Square
Blue Square Best Western
Blue Square Hotel
Hotel Best Western Blue Square
Hotel Blue Square
Best Western Plus Hotel Blue Square Amsterdam
XO HOTELS BLUE SQUARE Hotel
Best Western Plus Blue Square Amsterdam
Best Western Plus Blue Square
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XO Hotels Blue Square Hotel
XO Hotels Blue Square Amsterdam
XO Hotels Blue Square Hotel Amsterdam

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at XO Hotels Blue Square?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at XO Hotels Blue Square?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 15 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at XO Hotels Blue Square?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 50.
Is there an onsite casino at XO Hotels Blue Square?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Holland Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at XO Hotels Blue Square and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as kayaking.
Are there restaurants at or near XO Hotels Blue Square?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Blue's Bistro.
What's the area around XO Hotels Blue Square like?
XO Hotels Blue Square is a short 4-minute walk from Burgemeester Röellstraat Stop and 9 minutes' walk from Sloterpark and Sloterplas.

XO Hotels Blue Square Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Brainwashed Thai staff member.
Most of the staff were very nice and pleasant. There was one lady from the philopines who spoke a long time with me. very nice. A gentleman at night went out of hes way to get a coke for me late at night when i had work to do needed the caffine. A strange things is I flew in from Thailand , my fav country. I recognized the features, and guessed right that one lady there was Thai. I tried to speak a little Thai with her, i lived there many years. I was excited about the chance to speak with her at least a little. I did ask her to eat with me before she started work but there were to HUGE workers who threatened to Eat Her with the looks in their eyes. Must be against company policy for a worker to interact with a guest and she was esceptionally beautiful. But I was leaving soon and just wanted to talk about thailand with her. I think there is a 'thai pimp' like person controlling her or maybe they want to pay her a smaller rate and have her work the way mexicans are treated in the USA.... I don't know but she seemed worried about getting in trouble i din't Need to meet with outside her work however she seemed worried and I hope the hotel isnt treating her badly. One of the staff did try to sell her to me and I told him that was disgusting the called it a bar fine. She was very professional but I think should have some freedome, she would say she's too busy and walk away , crazy behavior I hope upper staff isnt abuising her.
Verified Orbitz guest review

6/10 Good

The good, the bad and the ugly
The Good: comfortable room, restaurant on sight, moderate rate, close to public transportation, airport shuttle access, generous buffet for breakfast at reasonable price. The Bad: The hotel is quite far from the town center. In-room coffee is two packets of instant coffee, no free coffee service in the lobby (which I would have expected at a Best Western), extra charge for breakfast if not booked the day before. Had some problems with one elevator and with the room key cards that suggest maintenance needs. The Ugly: The entrance to the hotel is a real turn off- cigarette buts all over and unclean front steps on the outside. Our room was a non-smoking room on the second floor. Its windows opened to a grassy balcony ledge which was also littered with cigarette buts and some trash. Not a good sight to see. These areas need to be cleaned up.
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

Good quality, comfortable
Hotel is in a residential neighborhood, a 20 or so minute tram ride to downtown Amsterdam; we liked the feeling of staying in a real neighborhood. Room was clean and comfortable, with the only caveat being that we were cold at night and hotel staff were unable to provide an extra blanket until the 3rd night out of our 4-night stay. Aside from the difficulties of getting a blanket, staff were pretty helpful. The lobby could be nicer and there is not much in the way of common areas outside of the room, and there are some signs of wear and tear on the facilities. On the plus side, there are two computers and a printer in the lobby that guests can use for free. Bikes are available for rental.
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was good overall staff was good. Breakfast was rubbish
Verified Ebookers guest review

6/10 Good

Just far from the city centre. However easy to go by public transport.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Hotel distant from center.
25 Euro taxi to city center. Enjoyed visit. Public transit was available but rained entire trip so taxis were required.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

BW Blue Square
I have been staying at this hotel for over 7 years and for a period of 8 days per stay. last week was the worst of all. When I started staying at this hotel, everything was great. Now, everything is going backward. 1- The hotel is nice and located near some great Turkish and other north African restaurants. 2- The lobby and the front desk people are nice 3- the restaurant and the breakfast are good 4- rooms are nice size and well divided 5- here are the latest problems; this hotel is in a dire need of update, maintenance. the closets are old and without handles, the carpet is old. some of the lights are off base or worn out 6- Housekeeping: absolutely terrible, I checked in the room and had two small bars of soaps and that was it. never got another set even when I complained. I purposely dropped the empty shampoo bottles on the floor of the shower and never got these removed for the whole 8 days I stayed there. I left other minor stuff on the floor for testing and nothing was cleaned. do not look under the bad as it is a scary view. all the housekeeping did is change towels and fix the bed.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Wonderful place to stay. Nice location and near to a bus stop.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Convenient, clean, friendly.
Room was equivalent to US standards in terms of size and amenities. The room was very clean and a tram station was nearby. If you use UBER, it's approx. €20 to dam square. I would stay here again.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Friendly staff who were always willing to help, the room was a good size and beds nice and comfortable.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

best money can buy
cool
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Convenient & clean.
Room average, location good with public transport, breakfast average, reception front average.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

my friend has no legs. he had to wash in the communal toilet room. we where in the only disabled use room. he could get into and out of the hotel room fine the bathroom did not allow a wheel chair. for a twin room the beds where put together very heavy to move but the bed itself was fantastic and the pillows to sleep on. the staff are helpful and friendly. take taxi money,as the trams end at midnight.a basic hotel room but nothing else needed.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Convenient and clean hotel
We used the hotel as a base for a three day trip into Amsterdam city. There was a convenient tram to and from which was just a short walk away from the hotel. Room was extremely clean. Overall great hotel.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel but bad location
Good hotel but a little too far out of central Amsterdam to make it convenient
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great trip to Amsterdam
Was a great stay, upgraded to a larger room as we had booked and paid for 4 nights, hotel itself a little dated however, remains comfortable. Staff were very friendly, helpful and informative. Breakfast was excellent value.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Ac worked well...one of the few hotel rooms with good ac...however, it took several rooms we rejected before getting this one. Kind of far from town center, but bus 69 stops nearby ( easy to get to airport ), easy tram connection ( #7 ) to metro line 50 to city center ( with change to tram 51 ) , and easy to get to local train station for connection to Leiden, Haarlem.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Not a pleasant experience
When we first arrived, it was approximately 10:30 am and therefore, our room wasn’t yet available. That is perfectly understandable. So, with the help of a “pleasant” young man and young lady working the front desk, we placed our luggage in a secure room and went on with our day. When we returned around 17:00 we were greeted by a young lady who insisted we only had the room for “one night” instead of two nights. She was not very nice to us when we insisted we had paid for two nights. We told her we had confirmations and showed them to her. She continued to insist we only prepaid for one night and would have to call the booking agent. She was quite rude. When we were “finally” able to convince her she had us confused with someone else, she offered no apology. She still showed signs of anger toward us. As far as the room goes, there was far too much furniture for a room that size, causing us to stub our toes several times walking around the bed. There also were several long dark hairs in the bathroom on the floor. We both have blonde hair, so they weren’t ours. Also the seal on the shower door needs repair, causing water to puddle outside the shower around the commode. On our day of departure, we had to ask the front desk to follow up with the van driver to see why he was late. He said he got pulled over by the police. On the way to the airport, he was texting. I saw him doing it. That puts the lives of his passengers at risk.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Decent
Booked a last minute trip for my partners birthday. After reading other reviews, we found that we was able to pay 2.90 euros to get to the hotel from the Airport, rather than the average 30-50 euros via a taxi. The hotel seemed to be in a Turkish area, and people are friendly. The is a local outdoor market which sell fresh fruit and veg. Also located next to the hotel is a indoor shopping mall, which you can find a very nice supermarket, bank, chemist and drugstore similar to boots or superdrug along with other shops. The hotel is OK. that's all. The maids are very friendly, and the beds are very comfortable. Looking closely you can see there is could do with a little paint and new mirrors etc. But a decent hotel for the price. The shower is AMAZING! The bus to central Amsterdam is about 15-20 mins. They run about every 10 minutes. You can also get the Tram. The last bus from Central Amsterdam is just after midnight. This was OK for us, as by this time we had enough and just wanted to get back. The hotel staff are very friendly. You can order a takeaway via them, they also give you a lot of information as a tourist too! Would I stay there again? 50/50... I would if needs be, but would prefer to stay closer to central Amsterdam.
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10/10 Exceptional

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6/10 Good

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