Great place to stay in Galway. Being from Galway, I'm familiar with all hotels in the city. Down West is the best place to stay if you want to experience the real Galway.
Loads of new (and the best of the originals) bars and it seems that there's a new restaurant opening every week.
Rooms over Massimo are small, but with everything on your doorstep, you won't be spending much time in doors. Rooms are fabulously decorated and brand new. Will definitely stay here again and will recommend to friends visiting.