Style Room	Patio Garden suite
This very quiet room with a double bed and open fire place is designed in the authentic 1970's style. You have a view over the patio garden. Your shower is in your room, private toilet in the hallway opposite. TV, stereo and WiFi available. Marcel’s kitchen: make your own coffee or tea. Use the refrigerator and microwave.
Balcony Barcelona Apartment
	The Patio Garden Suite is an elegant large suite for two or three persons with a kingsize bed or twins. The room ensuite is with a twin bed. You have your own private garden in which smoking is possible. Private facilities, TV, Stereo and WiFi available. Marcel’s kitchen: make your own coffe and tea. Use the refrigerator and microwave.
Beautiful apartment including private fascilities for one to four persons. Seperate kitchenette that include a microwave and a refrigerator. Kingsize bed, or 2 twins available. The couch can be transformed to be a comfortable double bed. Great view over the inner Patio Garden and Leidsestraat / Prinsengracht from the balcony. Stereo, TV and Wifi available.

		1 or 2 persons	3 persons	4 persons
Style Room		120	x	x
Patio Garden Suite		130	150	x
Balcony Barcelona Apartment		140	160	160
Above are Winter rates. For Spring, Summer and Fall rates, please click here. Understand that during the Holidays, our rates will increase. Please fill in a reservation request to recieve the room availability.

 

Biography
Marcel 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.

Cinema 'De Uitkijk'
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 House Rules For the house rules and cancellation policy click here. 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 - Stedelijk Museum - Van Gogh Museum Theatre & Nightlife: - Amsterdam City Theatre - Melkweg· Paradiso - Holland Casino Jazz & Comedy: - Bourbon Street - Alto Jazz Cafe - Boom Chicago Internet Cafe: - Starbucks Restaurants of Marcel's choice: - Van Puffelen: Brown café for dinner - De Jaren: famous café-restaurant-pub - Wagamama: Japanese kitchen - Stanislavski (City Theater): French kitchen - De Sneeker Pan: Dutch style breakfast - Cora's Delicatessen: sandwiches to go - PASTINI: Italian dinner - The Pancake Bakery: Dutch style

 

“Marcel offers much more than accommodation in a good location; his rooms are a beautiful haven to artists and tourists alike.” Inns.com, 2010 “You were an unforgettable part of our trip.” Joie Chandler, May 2009 “I had an excellent time in Amsterdam, and staying in your wonderful home was a dening highlight of the trip” Darus Blaine Zahm, DJ and Advertising Executive, November 2002 “We look forward to visting with you again next year and will highly recommend Marcel’s Creative Exchange to any artist or musician who wishes to truly connect with the artist culture in Amsterdam.” Jon and Rosh, Musicians, July 2005 “Marcel's Creative Exchange is not a Guest house or Hotel, it is an Institution.” Scott Howard, Advertising Exectutive, October 2008 “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

 

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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