Unique apartment with private kitchen and bathroom inspired by the art of Bart van der Leck.

Welcome to the third floor of our historic 1931 building, where each apartment is uniquely designed. This particular apartment is inspired by the artist Bart van der Leck, known for his abstract art and use of primary colors and geometric shapes. These elements are incorporated into the interior, giving the apartment a modern and creative atmosphere. The apartment features a private kitchen, bathroom, and smart TV, ensuring a comfortable and contemporary experience.

Welcome to our comfortable and stylish apartment on the third floor. You can easily book and pay for your stay online. We ensure that your personal access is arranged before your arrival. My co-hosts and I are always available to assist with tips and recommendations for the best restaurants and bars in the area.

Check-in is possible between 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM. In case of emergencies, we are available 24/7. While we are not a hotel, we offer comfortable and safe self-service accommodations with international guest support to ensure your stay is as pleasant as possible. In the area, you’ll find fantastic dining options, including delivery services for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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This apartment is in a fantastic location near the lively center of Tilburg. The train station is just a few minutes’ walk away, making it ideal for guests traveling by public transport.

Stroll through the charming streets to the city center, known as the Dwaalgebied, where you’ll find a mix of trendy shops, design boutiques, and cozy cafés. Just beyond are the main shopping areas, perfect for a day of shopping.

Cross the railway to the bustling Spoorzone, where you can enjoy a drink or a delicious meal at one of the many hotspots. Further along, you’ll find a beautiful city park, perfect for a relaxing walk in nature.

Are you attending a concert at Poppodium 013 or an event in the Spoorzone? Everything is within walking distance!

This unique apartment is located on the third floor of a monumental building designed by the renowned architect C.M.B. (Casper) van den Beld, who won a design competition organized by Heineken in 1931 for the construction of this special building.

The rich history of the building is further emphasized by the stunning stained glass windows in the stairwell, depicting various forms of transportation throughout the years, as well as the coats of arms of Brabant, Tilburg, and the Netherlands. This gives the property a unique historical character.

The building was designed in the style of "De Stijl," characterized by clean lines and primary colors, adding a unique historical and artistic dimension to your stay.

This spacious apartment on the third floor offers a modern living environment with influences from Bart van der Leck, known for his geometric and colorful art. The use of primary colors and simple shapes creates a vibrant yet serene atmosphere, giving the apartment a unique character.

The space features a comfortable bed, a fully equipped kitchen, and a private bathroom, making it ideal for both short and long stays. Fast and reliable Wi-Fi is available, and a washing machine and dryer are located on the first floor for added convenience.
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Hotel Central Background

In 1931, the monumental Hotel Central was constructed opposite the station in Tilburg in Art Deco style by architect Casper Melchior Balthasar van den Beld. Before that time, the location housed the café-restaurant Albert Janssen.

During World War I, Theo van Doesburg was stationed as a sergeant-postman on the Regte Heide between Tilburg and the Belgian border. The café-restaurant of Albert Janssen served as a meeting place for Van Doesburg and his artistic friends who organized sensational Dadaist 'intimate soirées' there. It was also here that preliminary ideas were formulated for a new magazine (De Stijl) that would mark the start of the art movement De Stijl, founded in 1917 in Leiden. The outlines of this renewal movement were sketched in pencil at this location on Spoorlaan in Tilburg.

As a salute to the spirit of innovation at that time, during the renovation of Hotel Central in 2023, it was decided to leap historically and name each of the 21 rooms after an artist associated with De Stijl or a Dada artist.

In the person of Theo van Doesburg, who wrote Dadaist poems under the pseudonym I.K. Bonset, De Stijl and experimental and absurdist Dadaism come together. Both art movements, which were reactions to World War I and the new era that dawned with the 20th century, stood diametrically opposed to each other.

Each of the 21 rooms in Hotel Central has received unique wall coverings featuring specific accents and/or quotes from the respective artist, writer, or architect.

Room 21: Bart van der Leck Room (Utrecht, 1876 – Blaricum, 1958)
Bart van der Leck was a transdisciplinary artist who worked not only as a painter but also as an applied artist. He was an illustrator, book cover designer, and involved in interior design. He designed stained glass windows, fabrics and patterns, vases, tiles, plates, posters, carpets, and letters. He met like-minded individuals such as Theo van Doesburg and Piet Mondrian, and in 1917 he was invited by Van Doesburg to write for the new magazine De Stijl. Over the years, the Kröller-Müller Museum has managed to acquire a large collection of his work.

In room 21, several replicas of small tiles with geometric shapes in primary colors have been installed, the original versions of which are included in the collection of the Kröller-Müller Museum. The walls are colored blue and yellow, as seen in various characteristic paintings by him. His quote about square and triangle etc. in a frieze against the ceiling is based on the typeface designed by Van der Leck in 1941. The wall drawing is a free interpretation of this statement. Van der Leck developed his own color scheme, mainly using the primary colors red/yellow/blue, as well as gray on a white background. His entire palette consists of two types of gray, a very light pearl gray and a dark almost graphite gray, and the colors orange-red, sky blue, and a bright yellow.

This apartment is perfectly located to explore Tilburg and the surrounding regions. Within minutes, you’ll find various activities such as laser tag, go-karting, escape rooms, and mini-golf. For a relaxing walk, you can visit the nearby city park.

By car, you’re just 15 minutes away from popular destinations such as De Efteling theme park and Safaripark Beekse Bergen. The nearby train connections make cities like Amsterdam and Rotterdam easily accessible.

To ensure a pleasant and comfortable stay, we kindly ask you to respect a few simple house rules. Visitors are not allowed to maintain the peace and privacy of all guests.

For a smooth check-in process, please complete the check-in form with your information before arrival. Please note that paid sexual services are not permitted according to house rules. The apartment has a smart TV so you can stream your favorite series.