From an American who had never been to Europe.
We had only planned on staying 2 nights, but were having such a good time in Amsterdam decided to stay for 4. The owners of Sunhead were wonderful. The accomadations were clean and warm, the breakfast every morning was awesome and the location is terrific! Located just 2 blocks away from the Red Light District and some of the best coffee shops, Sunhead was the perfect place to stay. Every day I would come back to a completely clean room. There is a great coffee shop just a block away called Amnesia as well as a wonderful spa called Deco. I would highly recommend Sunhead. Thanks guys!

Sunhead 1617 is a B&B on the Herengracht, one of the old canals in Amsterdam. My wife and I spent 5 nights there recently. In all our travels, we have never found a place that is as pleasant, friendly and in every way ideal. The house is from 1617 but has been remodeled and furnished beautifully. Our room (the Salmon room) overlooked the canal and the peaceful street in front. The room was large, airy and light. The furniture and furnishings were great. We had our own espresso machine and supplies along with tea. The breakfast was served downstairs in old/new kitchen. The food was plentiful and wonderful; the conversation was engaging. The owners are friendly and helpful without any sense of being intrusive.

The location is central and we walked to every museum as well as the train station. We cannot offer a higher recommendation.

We visited Amsterdam in August 2005 while studying abroad. We had such a wonderful time at the Sunhead of 1617. It's a very romantic and inspiring place to stay. We paid a bit of a premium price to stay in the red room, but it was worth every penny for the views, wonderful food, friendly hosts, and amazing room.

We stayed in the red room on the top floor--Vaulted ceiling, hardwood floors, and amazing view of Harengracht canal. The steps up to our room were steep, but architecture of building was unbelievable and unlike anything in the U.S. We started our mornings with a delicious breakfast--no schedules or need to rush down before the food was taken away.

Carlos, our host, was a great conversationalist and made us feel welcome. The location is ideally suited for anyone who wants to see Amsterdam's lively downtown (a 15-min. walk away) but also stay in Amsterdam's culturally rich and historical area (near the Jordaan area). Cafes are nearby, as well as the Anne Frank house, and boat service to ride the canals. For those of you who are coming in by train, the train station is also about a 15-minute walk. The walk allowed us to get our first glimpses of gezellig (Dutch word for that comfy, cozy feeling) in Amsterdam.

I stayed with my husband and two friends in August 2005 in the Sunhead of 1617 and we loved the place! The location is ideal, it is on Herengracht corner Leliegracht and it is only a short walk into the city center. The rooms are
tastefully decorated and cosy. Carlos and his partner Rolfe were
VERY nice and helpful. They made all the restaurant bookings for us and
they know really good ones (for Italian go to CAsa di David)!!!!
Rolfe was so kind to take us on a boat tour through the canals and we had
a lot fun. The breakfast is excellent. We had a lovely time in Amsterdam and
warmly recommend the place.
Claudia & Ralf