Located a 20-minute drive from Schiphol airport and within walking distance of the city’s main transportation links, BEST WESTERN PLUS Hotel Blue Square offers an urban break amid the famous galleries, iconic canals and cultural sites of Amsterdam. For a leisurely walk in a verdant spot, visitors may head to Sloter Park, a mere five-minute drive away, or to Vondel Park, the largest park in Amsterdam. Cultural spots such as the Rijksmuseum, dedicated to arts and local history, or Concertgebouw, a music performance venue, beckon travellers from about 30-minute drive away.

• Four star comforts make this hotel a convenient retreat with its 175 en suite rooms, some featuring views of the Erasmus canal, and all fitted with air conditioning, drink-making facilities and complimentary Wi-Fi.

• The Blue’s Bistro restaurant serves a daily buffet breakfast and a la carte dinner, pairing up authentic fare with French and Chinese flavours.

• With LED lighting, rental bikes, paper recycling and water-saving measures, this abode has been granted the Green Key eco-label.
  

Groupon’s Guide To Amsterdam

Sitting on the south bank of IJ Lake, Amsterdam is a port city connected to the North Sea, with Amstel River flowing through from south to north. Mixing vibrant nightlife and many diverse festivals with Renaissance architecture and cultural events, Amsterdam is a convenient spot for exploration and relaxation.

Guests can get a breath of fresh air with a stroll through the Erasmus Park, where ponds, gardens and local attractions make for a nice day of adventure or lazing in the sunshine. Moving inside, travellers can visit the Van Gogh Museum, which exhibits the works of the great master alongside pieces painted by his contemporaries. In this city of many tastes, tourists may enjoy Asian or Indonesian cuisine at one of the city’s restaurants or have dessert in one of the famous pancake houses, before renting a bicycle for a refreshing ride along the canals. Amsterdam also boasts shopping streets, filled with a wide range of stores and street markets selling food and clothes. Starting from mid-September, autumn is a rainy and wet period, with October having an average of 13°C and November one of 9°C. Amsterdam rarely sees the temperatures drop below 0°C in winter, with the average high around of 5°C. The level of sunshine drops to one hour per day in December, but this improves as the season progresses. In the spring, the weather starts to heat up.

The Deal

Included in all options: Stay for two in a standard double or twin room with Manchester flights

Option 1: standard

• £159 for 2 nights arriving between 1-29 September 2014
• £139 for 2 nights arriving between 5-31 October 2014
• £119 for 2 nights arriving between 1-29 November 2014
• £119 for 2 nights arriving between 1-18 December 2014
• £119 for 2 nights arriving between 5-30 January 2015
• £129 for 2 nights arriving between 1-28 February 2015
• £139 for 2 nights arriving between 1-25 March 2015
• £199 for 3 nights arriving between 1-29 September 2014
• £179 for 3 nights arriving between 5-31 October 2014
• £139 for 3 nights arriving between 1-29 November 2014
• £149 for 3 nights arriving between 1-18 December 2014
• £139 for 3 nights arriving between 5-30 January 2015
• £159 for 3 nights arriving between 1-28 February 2015
• £159 for 3 nights arriving between 1-25 March 2015
  

Option 2: with tour

• £194 for 2 nights arriving between 1-29 September 2014
• £174 for 2 nights arriving between 5-31 October 2014
• £154 for 2 nights arriving between 1-29 November 2014
• £154 for 2 nights arriving between 1-18 December 2014
• £154 for 2 nights arriving between 5-30 January 2015
• £164 for 2 nights arriving between 1-28 February 2015
• £174 for 2 nights arriving between 1-25 March 2015
• £234 for 3 nights arriving between 1-29 September 2014
• £214 for 3 nights arriving between 5-31 October 2014
• £174 for 3 nights arriving between 1-29 November 2014
• £184 for 3 nights arriving between 1-18 December 2014
• £174 for 3 nights arriving between 5-30 January 2015
• £194 for 3 nights arriving between 1-28 February 2015
• £194 for 3 nights arriving between 1-25 March 2015
  

*Per Person Offer
Customers must purchase two vouchers to complete booking.

Hotel Details

• Check-in from 2pm; check-out by midday.
• Pets not permitted.
  

Hotel Address

BEST WESTERN PLUS Hotel Blue Square, Slotermeerlaan 80, Amsterdam 1064 HD, The Netherlands.

Flight Details

Schipol airport is approx. 16km from the hotel, reachable in about a 17-minute drive.

##Tour Details Guests opting for this tour will have the opportunity to get around Amsterdam on its alluring waterways. The boats operate daily on 3 routes with 14 stops, revealing the city’s main attractions. While on the cruise, visitors can listen to on-board commentary and information about Amsterdam. It includes discounts and special offers for museums, restaurants and shops. A visit to the Heineken Experience is another highlight of this tour. There travellers will discover the brewing process and will receive a souvenir. * Visitors must exchange the voucher for a pass at the Canal Company Ticket Shop opposite the Rijksmuseum (Stadhouderskade 42, Amsterdam) or Canal Company Ticket Shop opposite the Central Station (Stationplein 10, Amsterdam). * The pass is valid until 12pm the next day, from the start of the tour. * The Heineken Museum is open daily (except Mondays) from 10am to 6pm.

Reviews

BEST WESTERN PLUS Hotel Blue Square has an average score of 4 out of 5 on TripAdvisor. This hotel also boasts over 1400 likes on Facebook and 336 followers on Twitter.

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1. When will I receive a confirmation email? Customers will receive a booking confirmation within 48 hours from the time of booking.

2. How do I find out if my preferred travel dates are available? All dates are subject to availability. The dates available are listed on each option or alternatively, if customers have specific dates in mind, they can call the agent to check.

3. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available? Weekender Breaks will do everything to ensure that customers will get their preferred travel dates. If specific travel dates are not available anymore, the agent will propose alternative departure dates within the same validity period.

4. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal? The departure airports included will be advised at the time of booking based on availability. The supplemental fee to depart from a specific airport that is not included is subject to departure date and availability at the time of booking.

5. Do I have to buy 2 vouchers if I am travelling alone? Customers can just buy 1 voucher and pay the single supplement to Weekender Breaks at the time of booking.

6. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room? Children aged 2 and older will need a Groupon for travel. Children aged under 12 may be eligible for a discount. Contact Weekender Breaks at the time of booking.

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