My stay at Brian's place was comfortable and convenient; overall, it was good value.
I was in Dublin for work, and it really helped that the room had a coffee maker, water bottles, and breakfast bars to get my day started quickly. Furthermore, Brian was extremely hospitable, making sure to check back during my stay in case I needed anything. The bed was comfortable. The small desk was enough for checking emails and doing a bit of work in the room. Brian had just refinished one of the walls, so the power sockets weren't working on that side of the room, but he provided an extension cable from the other side, so no big deal.
The location is very close to Camden Street, which offers lots of options for food and drink but has a more local feel than touristy areas like Temple Bar.