Marcel's Creative Exchange - Boutique Hotel Ammsterdam

Marcels Creative Exchange - Boutique Hotel is a great, unconventional getaway in the very center of Amsterdam. We provide you a personal second home where you can feel safe and relax. From base there are a lot of different ways to discover Amsterdam. Take the blue trams, hop-on hop-off canal boats or just walk, or bike. Everything is close by.

The experience you are about to take is unlike any stay at a hotel or bed and breakfast. When you stay in one of Marcels quarters, you get something more personal, profound, beautifully furnished and decorated with art. The pleasant atmosphere will make you feel comfortable.
Marcels Creative Exchange is the longest existing private accommodation in Amsterdam
(since 1970) and is directly connected to the oldest Dutch cinema "De Uitkijk" (free admission for guests).

Throughout these many years Marcel was honored to host all kinds of individuals: artists to surgeons and lawyers to teachers. Senior management teams from Cirque du Soleil (Canada) and Eyon movie software (Los Angeles) visit annually.

Style Room	Patio Garden Suite
	Patio Garden Suite
A nice quiet room in the authentic 1970s style with a wonderful open fireplace. The Style Room has a view over the patio garden. The room has a double bed, the best shower facilities in the house, a table with chairs and is decorated with very exclusive Art objects. The toilet is opposite the entrance of your room. TV and WIFI included. Marcel’s kitchen: make your own coffee or tea. Use the refrigerator and microwave.
Balcony Barcelona Apartment
	The authentic 1700th century Suite with private facilities, remote from any city noise, is overlooking two inner gardens and has exclusive access to the patio garden. The large bedroom has a Kingsize bed or twins, design furniture and a table with chairs. The smaller, but very nice bedroom is for one person and has a large twin bed. TV (large bedroom) and WIFI included. Marcel’s kitchen: make your own coffe and tea. Use the refrigerator and microwave.
A large two room apartment in authentic Victorian style for 2 to 4 guests. A sliding door in the apartment can divide the two rooms in a sitting and a sleeping room or two bedrooms . One room is overlooking the outside Prinsen Canal. The other room overlooks the quiet Patio Garden. The Barcelona Balcony Apartment is decorated with Design furniture and Art objects. TV, WIFI, kitchenette and private facilities are included.

	1 or 2 persons	3 persons	4 persons
Style Room	150	x	x
Patio Garden Suite	160	180	x
Balcony Barcelona Apartment	175	195	240

Rates will be higher on Holidays and special events. A minimum stay of two nights is required. Reservation Request

Concept graphic designs Los Angeles Games '84
Labyrint in freeways. Mountains east. Ocean west.

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Dutch National Television graphics >>

Biography
Marcel (see picture) has received international recognition as a graphic designer, and his designs were chosen by UNICEF to be used for theprestigious Dutch Kinderpostzegels. Marcel was also a pioneer of the Dutch National Television Foundation (NTS 1961-1968). See this article for more information (De Spreekbuis, 2010) and www.vormvanvermaak.nl for his work (text in Dutch only). He was one of the designers for the City of Los Angeles, during the Los Angeles Olympics in 1984. In addition to a degree in carpentry, which has enabled him to create unique designs throughout the rooms, Marcel studied at the Academy of Art "St. Joost" Breda, The Netherlands, and in 1978, Marcel went to the Academy of Art University in San Fransisco with intentions to reaffirm himself if he iis an artist. Instead of coursework, Marcel gained recognition of his artistic power and helped others obtain grants for their own artistic intentions. He also worked on extensive volunteer projects in Zurich, at Bahnhofstrasse, a studio that at times was used by Pablo Picasso. During that year Marcel had an internship with graphic designer Alfred Weiss.

'De Uitkijk ' - 100 Years Cinema 1912-2012 - FREE TICKETS
The oldest cinema of the Netherlands, founded in 1912. An old warehouse on the Prinsengracht was transformed into a filmhouse for the elite, named the City Cinema. In 1929 it was adopted by the Filmliga who changed it’s name to De Uitkijk. The new director, Mannus Franken, was inspired by the French avant-garde cinema’s and wanted to create a similar atmosphere in De Uitkijk. The movies played were chosen by artists and connoisseurs to ensure quality. Franken wanted to create a movietheater in which art was played and no entertainment. Untill today the cinema goes to present famous classic movies in the spirit of Franken. The latest renovation in authentic style, was completed on 30 September 2007. Marcel will provide free tickets to his guests.

Location
The Exchange is located at Leidseplein in de very center of Amsterdam. See Contact information and Google Maps

Directions from central station:
Tram 1, 2 or 5. Seventh stop after Central Station: Prinsengracht.

RAI Convention Centre Amsterdam:
Many foreigners do not realize how small Amsterdam really is. Throughout the years, I have accommodated many of the RAI Convention Center's visitors. None of them experienced any difficulties getting there in time:

- Taxi (10min) Euro 16,--

Places to go nearby:
Click here for a detailed map with directions.
Click here to buy Museum & Canal tickets

Museum:
- The Rijksmuseum (2 min walk)
- Stedelijk Museum (4 min walk)
- Van Gogh Museum (4 min walk)
- Anne Frank House (10 min walk)

Theatre & Nightlife:
- Cinema "De Uitkijk" (30 sec walk)
- Amsterdam City Theatre (1 min walk)
- Concert hall Amsterdam (7 min walk)
- Paradiso (1 minute walk)
- Melkweg (1 minute walk)
- De La Mar Theatre (1 minute walk)

Jazz & Comedy:
- Bourbon Street (1 minute walk)
- Alto Jazz Cafe (1 minute walk)
- Bim House (20 minutes by tram)

Internet Cafe:
- Starbucks (20 sec walk)

Restaurants of Marcel's choice:
- Van Puffelen: Brown café for dinner
- De Jaren: famous café-restaurant-pub
- Mayur: Indian Fine Dining
- Mashua: International kitchen
- De Sneeker Pan: Dutch style breakfast
- Cora's Delicatessen: sandwiches to go
- PASTINI: Italian dinner
- The Pancake Bakery: Dutch style

More information
For more information and cancelation policy click here.

"There is simply no place like it. Marcel's Creative Exchange
is totally unique, the accommodation is beautiful and stylish and
the personal touches added by Marcel to your stay (guides, personal
recommendations etc) makes for a really special holiday experience.
Don't even think about staying at a local faceless hotel,
you'll kick yourself if you miss out!"
Catherine & Darrell, June 2012.

“Marcel's Creative Exchange is not a Guest house or Hotel,
it is an Institution.”
Scott Howard, Advertising Exectutive, October 2008

"A cool, modern guesthouse with a cool (slightly exentric host).
It is right in the center of town, calm and quit at night. We stayed in the
Patio Garden Suite - a good size, with a roomy modern bath.
You get personal service, and you can sit down and chat with the owner
about lesser-known places to go, and how to avoid crowds
at the tourist trap."
Travel Saturday Guardian, January 2006

“I have stayed at Marcel's several times since 2001, and I still find that
personal, unique inviting environment that somehow makes me feel as
if I were a resident of Amsterdam.”
David Enciso, Reuters press Chicago, October 2006

Marcel's Creative Exchange
87 Leidsestraat
1017 NX Amsterdam
The Netherlands

Phone: +31 (0)20 622 98 34
Cell: +31 (0)6 24 700 434
Fax: +31 (0)84 729 21 65
E-mail: info@marcelamsterdam.nl

Design & realization:

Marcel van Woerkom
Jolan van der Wiel
Jasper Beelen
Jori van den Bosch