I booked this trip for my sister and her friend. There was a slight delay with the check-in. However, Paul came through and was gentleman to his guests. He helped with their luggages and answered their questions about the neighborhood. It's a 15-20 minute walk to Temple Bar district from Paul's place. The apartment does have thin walls so you will be hearing outside noise at times. Overall it's a good place to stay and Paul gets an A as a host - Thanks for accommodating my family!