The neighborhood is quiet and the place is easily accessible by tram from Centraal Station. There is a nice little garden in the back which is accessible from a glass door in the back wall of the room. Good value.
My host was not there when I arrived but arranged for a friend to meet me at the local cafe and let me in to the room. She also kindly let me know where I could find and iron and ironing board to iron the suit I wanted to wear to a concert that evening.