It is not the “Fantastic” room we were hoping for. It is very much an ordinary room, and we had a number of issues with it. Plus we had a problem with the price. If we had stars to give, it would get only two and a half.
First the good:
-	The people are really nice. The host Katy was hard to reach because she was travelling, but when we did connect she was helpful. Her son and his girlfriend were there when we arrived and they were quite hospitable. He was very welcoming.
-	The bedroom is in a shared apartment so we had access to the small living room and kitchen, which was good. We did not feel like we were infringing.
-	The location is central and so about ten minute walk to St. Stephens Green and 20 minutes or so on foot to Grafton Street.
- We felt safe and secure.
What we found lacking:
- The place is ordinary, the apartment building is ordinary, the street is busy and urban and the hosts are not Irish . If you are seeking special experiences with Irish character, this is not it.
- There is no breakfast provided (That is clearly stated, but it is still good to consider).
What we did not like:
-	The bed was not great - a single sheet over a coil mattress - pretty spartan.
- The room was not great - it felt lived in like someone had moved out to make space.
-	The price was high for what we got.
Perhaps we were spoiled coming off wonderful AirBnB experiences in other parts of Ireland which created high expectations, so we were hoping for more quality in the experience. This apartment is downtown in a big city, which is probable a factor for the rate. If you are fine with just a roof over your head and want a place with access to a kitchen that is near downtown, this would be a good choice.