I'd never been to Athlone, but the Bastion will see me back :)
Self check-in was a breeze. The homely feel to the space was immediately evident, welcoming me into the space with a weird familiarity.
The original wood floors and low-lighting effects, made it felt like I was making a few steps back in time.
I was lucky enough to stay in Room 8: The Loft.
Not quite reaching above the town, but high enough to remove you from the town below, and the subsequent hustle and bustle, the sounds of the town's Patrick's Day parade below, were lost on me.
The room was clean, cosy, and hugely spacious. Having cycled from Dublin on the day, I slept like a baby in the comfort and silence of the space.
Anthony & Vinny, too, were wonderfully accommodating.
Thank you both - see you again soon!