Alessandro’s apartment is a solid option for a quiet haven away from the madding crowd yet within an easy walking distance (18 min), and short bus connection (5 min) of the furthest edge of the center of town at O’Connell Street. It is a shorter distance to Temple Bar.
The building faces the Liffey although the apt is located at the back of the building. This, however, affords two important advantages - a quiet environment and sun-filled LR in the afternoon.
The apt has a number of additional strong points - it is near the Cathedral area and close to Heuston Train Station. It’s on the 5th floor (6th American) and there is an elevator. Security is good - a fob must be used on the outer gate and then a security door to enter the building. Alessandro has taken out a subscription to Netflix for the unit.
Finally, there is strong water pressure, lots of hot water, and a firm (but not hard) bed.
There are only two drawbacks and one is not attributable to Alessandro. That is that the building bears no street number making precise location more difficult than it should be. The easiest remedy is that it immediately adjoins a local govt office bldg the number of which is 35-39 Ushers Quay. Inscribed into the stone above the entrance gate of Alessandro’s bldg are the words “Mellowes Quay.”
The only remaining issue is that guests can not control the temperature (heat) in the unit. Even so the temperature level was fine in May when it got quite cool at night.
I would happily stay at the apartment again. Alessandro is a good and responsive host and the unit very comfortable.