Lovely room (one of many) in a perfect location. The room is cozy but much smaller than expected; barely room to open a carry-on sized suitcase. Fine for a short stay, but a little tight for two of us with luggage.
We did not meet our hosts but questions were answered shortly and checkin was simple. Regarding amenities, the toilet was a bit sluggish and a lot loud, given its attached macerating pump, but the shower was Divine. Very comfy bedding and soft towels.
Overall we were quite comfortable and the room was clean and warm. Not sure if it was the best value for the size and being off-season, without perks like coffee maker etc, but I’d expect it will only go up, considering Galway is in the spotlight this year. Compared to a small, basic hotel room, I’d easily choose to stay here again, but for the price, recognize you are trading a bit of space for a trendy location in the West End.
Other local notes: the bar below was really friendly; there were indications they had a menu at one time but no food now. Not sure if that’s permanent or just seasonal, but they invite people to order take-away into the bar. Arabica Coffee a block away was a perfect no-fuss breakfast option. Best sandwich: Roscoe’s. Best traditional fare: the Pie Maker. Best music: Carroll’s on Dominick. Looking forward to next time!