Sam's place was perfect for our Dublin visit. It is very centrally located for everything we wanted to see and do--pubs, music, museums, historical cites. We bought a bus pass we never used because everything is so walkable. The room is very private and the bed very comfortable. Though neither of us is really a cat person (we have dogs) we loved meeting and getting to know the very friendly kitties who graciously share the space with Sam and Ab. We appreciated the exercise the four story climb provided everyday which, at the end of a long day out and about, we affectionately dubbed the "stairway to heaven ".