Tahier is a good guy. He really made sure I got in OK and that the room was ready for me even though I was getting in early. The studio is really comfortable and was a great home base to explore Amsterdam, because it's right in the center of the city.
I actually had no idea that this is also the red light district, which was an amusing surprise. Despite the business and all the nighttime commotion, the area is very safe. I took many late-night smoke breaks and pizza runs while I dealt with my jetlag, and never had a problem.
I definitely want to come back sometime for a lot longer, and I'll probably check first to see if Tahier's place is available!