Ozo Hotel

Ozo Hotel is a buttoned-up modern property whose location and features are geared toward business travelers. It occupies a building made of glass and stone, situated in a quiet area filled with offices. Inside, decor and design are sleek and contemporary, though not very comfortable and welcoming. The lobby has glossy white floors, a wooden front desk, and a single bench for seating. Some guests have complained of unwelcoming front desk staff, which doesn't help to warm up the stark space. Things feel a little more inviting in the restaurant, or at the least livelier, thanks to parquet floors, soft-gray chairs at clean-lined wooden tables, and floor-to-ceiling windows allowing for natural light. Though couples are the main clientele, business travelers make up a significant portion too and can be seen enjoying a meal or drink in the restaurant or bar in the evenings. Travelers looking for a more relaxed setting might prefer the Hotel V Frederiksplein, where the lobby features a wraparound leather couch surrounding a contemporary fireplace. 

For tourists, the main downside of this hotel is its location in the commercial area of Amsterdam, Zuid-Oost. Though bustling with workers during the day, the area is quiet in the evening. There’s not much going on, and only a few dining options (and an IKEA) within walking distance. The only tourist-type attractions nearby are the Heineken Music Hall (15-minute walk) and the Amsterdam ArenA, a football stadium that also hosts big-name concerts (22-minute walk). Business travelers, however, will find the Ozo convenient to the many local offices and the Amsterdam World Trade Center (15-minute drive). The city center is a bit of a trek, at 20 to 25 minutes away by car or metro. On the plus side, Bullewijk metro station is only a five-minute walk from the hotel, and there's a bus stop within a couple minutes' walk. It’s around a 20-minute drive, or 30 minutes by bus, to Amsterdam Schipol Airport. 

Guest rooms have a contemporary boutique look and feel a bit warmer than the rest of the hotel. The soft gray-and-brown color scheme incorporates statement walls with flock-patterned wallpaper, and cozy, nubby-textured pillows and bed runners. It’s a modern design, with clean lines, light wooden floors, and trendy padded headboards. Wall-mounted bedside lamps lend soft light, and there are built-in wooden desks, and flat-screen TVs. All rooms are air-conditioned and come with kettles for tea and coffee, mini-fridges, safes, and free Wi-Fi. They lack irons, but those can be found in the hallway of each floor. Room size varies and some, like the Family Rooms, have multiple beds and space for up to three or four people. 

Not everyone is a fan of the frosted bathroom walls, which may not suit guests who want a bit more privacy. Still, bathrooms are clean and attractive with tan tile, glass walk-in showers with waterfall showerheads, back-lit mirrors, and hairdryers. There’s not much counter space and the toiletries are in wall dispensers. Some guests have complained of minor housekeeping issues, such as older towels. 

Ozo Hotel has no pool or sauna, but it does offer dining and business features. Each morning, the hotel serves a free basic breakfast buffet with eggs, pastries, toast, juice, yogurt, and coffee. Guests can also opt to pay a bit extra for a full English breakfast or specialty pastries. The Grand Cafe Savoy is the on-site restaurant that offers international dishes for three meals daily, while the Savoy Bar serves light bites, drinks, and afternoon tea. No room service is available. The hotel provides a small, modern gym with a few cardio machines and free weights. For business guests, there are three fully equipped meeting rooms and free Wi-Fi. A public computer can be used in one of the meeting rooms, and the airy lounge is stocked with magazines and books which makes for a nice spot to work or relax. Parking is available at no cost.