I booked this accomodation from the website and was not at all disapointed .It was my husbands birthday and it could not have been more perfect from the flowers in the rooms to the chocolate birthday cake.
Aziz and Peter were very helpful and Aziz s breakfasts were out of this world.The tram line right outside made trips into town easy and journeys to and from the airport simple.
Every thing was immaculate in the rooms with drinks and nibbles much appreciated .We havent stopped talking about it !

It was my birthday and I had left the reservations until the last minute. Many other B&Bs were booked up or their owners were on vacation. I made an executive decision and reserved the smaller room at Suite 259, the Suite Safari. It was a decision I do not regret in the least.

To begin the generosity we were let in to the suite a few hours early to drop off our bags. And we were allowed to leave our bags after our check out and before our train out of Amsterdam so we could get a few hours of touring.

On arrival my partner and I were greeted by our kind hosts, Peter and Aziz. There was no one else in the other room so we were upgraded to the larger Suite Grand Sahara. Oh my, let me tell you, posh indeed.

There was a large TV with a huge catalogue of DVDs catering to most every variety (from children to teen to adult tastes). Not that we'd be sitting around watching TV. They also had a computer with high speed internet access. It was very useful in addition to the piles of Amsterdam guide books on the shelves for finding things to do. It also helped me keep up with my favorite news and internet frivolity.

The fridge was filled with complimentary soda and juice and there was a nice bottle of wine for us on the counter. There was the obligatory soap and shower gel, shower cap and fine towels, but what I didn't expect were the gorgeous robes (never having had anything more than a simple terry cloth robe) or the shoe shine cloths and polish (never having anything to polish). I could easily tell the large amount of work that went into the suite and anticipating the needs of the guests.

It had two bathrooms, one down stairs with a jacuzzi and an en suite upstairs with a shower. The bed was huge and a great relief to the tiny English beds I'm used to in London. They even asked me for my favorite flowers, tiger lillys. They were subsequently placed in vases in several places around the suite to help create a wonderful atmosphere. There were also flowering succulents downstairs and an graceful orchid upstairs at a rare wood vanity table set.

The whole place was immaculate and still warm and friendly, beautiful and approachable. The walls were tastefully painted in a safari motif, flying parrots, a stalwart female warrior and a shepherdess, vines creeping through the staircase.

On my birthday they even went and got me a delicious cake. It was light and chocolaty, crispy and smooth. Speaking of food and speaking of a bed and breakfast we were greeted each morning by a breakfast to remember. An omelet with prawns and spicy veg, chicken with coriander, and spinach filled squid (a Cantonese specialty, I think). This menu matched our adventurous taste buds and was explicitly requested lest you imagine otherwise. The squid was delicious and only the second time Aziz had made it. I have every confidence that he can cook anything.

Aziz took a few pictures of us at my birthday breakfast and emailed them to us. And to my great surprise he also had one printed out and framed. It now hangs proudly in our living room over the loveseat.

We were also helped with finding a close by place to rent bikes and with dinner reservations at a nearby French Restaurant.

The only thing to be aware of is if you have trouble ascending steep stairs. All Dutch stairs are very steep and short and this great place is no exception. The graceful spiral staircase up to the second floor is a tight walk on warm colored wood covering a painted brass skeleton.

I'll definitely be going back in the near future. Money well spent. Thank you Peter, thank you Aziz!

My wife and I were lucky enough to book a three day stay at Suite 259 in late October. What a welcoming place! Our suite was spotlessly clean, spacious, comfortable, and perfectly furnished.
It overlooked the interesting and busy street below, but we heard no noise because of well insulated windows.

Suite 259 is within walking distance of the major museums and the number 1 street car stops a few yards from our door, making getting around Amsterdam a breeze.

Our hosts, Peter and Aziz, were completly welcoming, providing information on the local restaurants,sights and transportation. (Not to mention a marvelous full breakfast each morning.)

Our suite included everything you would need to eat in and stay for a month, but we chose to eat dinner at the nearby restaurants.

We recommend Suite 259 to you, without reservation!

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Suite 259 is a truly special place. The physical space is special because it actually consists of two separate and completely private apartments and a separate dining room/kitchen where breakfasts are served. Our apartment consisted of a separate living room w/full bath, kitchen, and out-door eating terrace and a master br w/2nd full bath. The suite had 2TV's and computer for our full-time use. The suite was extremely quiet and clean! The more important reason why Suite 259 is special is because of the hosts, Peter and Aziz. Peter showed his hospitality by upgrading us to the larger suite when it became available. He also helped us with the very efficient, but somewhat confusing tram system. He went way out of his way to arrange new reservations in Istanbul when our reservations there fell through. Peter also arranged a car for an early departure at the airport. The driver couldn't have been nicer or a better driver, and the fare was very reasonable. Peter and Aziz also provided us w/too many tips to mention and a good list of local restaurants. Aziz also went out of his way to take me batik shopping and to a local market. Couldn't give a higher recommendation! A special place w/two very special hosts!