This place has so much character and provides a connection to historic-Dublin that you can't get at modern hotels. The whole place is creaky, the doorframes are twisted (look more like parallelograms), and the stairs are slanted – all qualities that make the place beautifully eerie, something out of a Tim Burton film. The whole theme of the house aims to accentuate the age and beauty of the building. The common room is adorned with a chandelier hanging over a central dining table. There's a fireplace next to a standing piano which sits by one window. A nice soft chair sits across the piano, providing a clear view of Grattan Bridge. There are old paintings and prints on the walls to add to the turn of the twentieth century aesthetic. Every room has large windows overlooking the Liffey letting lots of natural light in. The rooms and bathrooms are clean and spacious, (the bathrooms have freestanding bathtubs). If you like old, interesting places, definitely stay at this hidden gem in the heart of Dublin.
Other pros:
*The host, Barry, was kind and suggested great places to eat.
*In proximity to everything you'd want to see in Dublin.
I would highly recommend this place.