In all fairness, they do warn you that there is no lift to this “penthouse” but it’s something to really consider if you plan on lugging bags and in our case babies and strollers. The apartment is five flights up and you definitely feel it by the time you get there. But hey, it’s an older building and they do warn you. I cant fault them for that.
The flat is located right in temple bar so it’s a great location for those looking to join in on the fun. Lots of great restaurants, sights, and bars within a moments walk. There were several sightings of hard drug users right outside the building though and while it felt safe once inside, we definitely didn’t feel comfortable outside the courtyard. That whole street seemed to be a meeting place for people to squat and do drugs.
The flat itself looks a lot nicer in photos. The floors are a weird yellow cement and the layout is bizarre. The bathrooms are tiny and the whole place is a bit drab. The floors had dust and hair along the walls and the carpet could use a vacuum as well. My MIL started cleaning the second we arrived. All in all it was a bit pricey for what you get, especially when you compare reality to the photos. It’s not awful, just not super nice. The big window in the living room is definitely the star of the show. The door leading out to the tables was out of order though so if you want to go outside you have to use the other door with standing room only. It would take some motivation to enjoy a coffee and the views outside.
My REAL complaint though is that once we checked in, we received a message asking if we could leave our keys in the lock box so that a staff member could drop off some “kitchen equipment”. We didn’t feel comfortable having someone access the flat while we were gone so we told them that we’d prefer they wait until we checked out as we didn’t need kitchen equipment anyway. We left for the day and when we came back, someone had dropped off a stack of plates, a pot, and some other odds and ends. I checked my messages where a staff member had replied to my request with “no problem! Thanks for letting us know!” Obviously someone had access and let themselves in while we were gone despite us asking them not to so that really rubbed us the wrong way. At no point did I feel like I was speaking with “Geoffrey” or even a single person. All messages were signed by an anonymous “team member”.
I feel bad leaving a less than stellar review but the lack of personal communication and for ignoring our requests made this our least favorite stay on our trip around Europe.