HET VERHAAL ACHTER CASA

Het legendarische verhaal van Casa begint met vier studenten en een missie. Casa werd eind jaren ’50 opgericht met als doel de woningnood onder studenten op te lossen. Door de kamers gedeeltelijk beschikbaar te stellen aan hotelgasten, kan Casa tot op de dag van vandaag studenten voorzien van betaalbare huisvesting. Dit zorgt voor een unieke en inspirerende mix van mensen.

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APRIL 1957

Four ambitious students, a symbolic amount of 100 guilders and a student housing shortage in Amsterdam. That is how the Casa Academica Foundation started. A hotel in the summer, and student homes for the rest of the year.

November 1959

After arranging all the necessary funding, the first stone of Casa Academica was laid at James Wattstraat on 12 November, 1959.

October 1962

31 October 1962: The official opening of Casa Academica. Even the Mayor and the Minister of Education and Culture attended the event, which was all over the newspapers: Casa is the future of Amsterdam-Oost.

march 1964

New director and young hospitality professional Max Wellink was a breath of fresh air for Casa. Wellink engaged students in the process, and Casa gained its first co-ed floor. Before that, girls and boys were separated.

Summer 1964

In the summer of 1964, Casa was greatly honoured to welcome the Chinese Opera from Beijing. As an experienced host, Wellink made sure the group received all the service they needed. The entire ninth floor was converted into a rehearsal department.

April 1972

Gradus van Nieuwkuijk became the new director of Casa, and soon became one of Casa’s most popular directors. The amiable man was known for his genuine interest in students, and how he could sit and chat with them for hours.

January 1980

After years of guests and student housing, it was time for an update. Between 1980 and 1984, Casa invested 1 million guilders a year for a major renovation.

March 1984

In 1984, a small group of students had the innovative idea to start a bar called ‘Casa Croeg’: a smashing success. Parties and gatherings found their way into Casa’s home, and the place remains the hangout spot for residents today.

September 1991

Marianne van Meurs became the Casa Academica Foundation’s first female director. The experienced lady stated that it was time for a new Casa. From 2005 onwards, Meurs was responsible for the construction of the new building on Eerste Ringdijk.

June 1995

The ‘90s proved to be less appealing to hotel guests, and to the delight of the students, Marianne van Meurs decided that students could stay at Casa over the summer of 1995 - one time only.

September 2005

In line with the plans for Casa’s new location, a new director was appointed in 2005: Hans Vugts, who had big plans for Casa.

September 2010

On 30 September, 2010, the new Casa complex was officially opened by Major Eberhard van der Laan. The complex offered more of a hotel vibe with a bed, a large desk, a flatscreen TV and Wi-Fi. A win-win, as it made moving in and out easier for our students.

May 2013

The old Casa complex, located in the Amsterdam Eenhoorn area, was redeveloped in collaboration with VMX Architects. The borough is becoming a bustling Amsterdam neighbourhood.

September 2014

Hotel Casa introduced a new concept called East57. A coffee corner, a deli, a restaurant and a wine bar all in one. The name comes from the hotel’s founding story, ‘57 being the year it was established and ‘East’ because of its location.

May 2016

Hotel Casa opened GAPP, a rooftop terrace and hotspot for the outsiders, lovebirds and chatterers. Truly unique because of its green ambiance and fantastic views.

January 2017

In 2017, Hotel Casa celebrated its 60th anniversary. It was a party to never forget! One thing is certain: Casa will be forever young.

September 2018

House of Hospitality started in Hotel Casa! A collaboration between the hotel and the ROC Amsterdam. Introducing a new way of learning on the job!

March 2019

Casa has a brand new lobby and restaurant!

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Quin / Marketing Stagiair

“De energie bij Casa is heel ontspannen en toegankelijk. Het voelt echt als thuiskomen.”

Moïse / Senior Meeting & Events Executive

”Casa is een plek waar zoveel te leren valt en waar fouten maken mag. Collega’s vertrouwen elkaar en staan ook altijd klaar om je te helpen.”

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