Ailish's rooms are in a great location for walking anywhere in Galway - the area has a very relaxed lived in feel with charming little houses occupied by university staff and artists as well as older traditional communities in Galway and it is within 5-10 mins walk along the canal ( just around the corner from the house ) of both the university and the centre of town and 10 mins to the seafront. The arts centre is a few mins away too.The room was very stylish and felt like a good quality small hotel room, though the addition of a small table or reading lamp would be good as it proved difficult to read anything with the low overhead light . Check in was smooth and automated and suited to anyone who doesn't want or expect more personal interaction. Ailish responded almost immediately by text to a quick question clarifying the entry code ( which I hadn't spotted straight away under a photo she sent me). Her place is incredibly good value for Galway which tends to be overpriced compared to many international cities due to its busy tourist trade ( you can easily get charming cheaper rooms in Venice and Paris compared to the average hotel room price here). The bed was very comfortable , the shower was excellent and the house was very cosy and quiet (albeit without any shared communal spaces). A very good find for anyone who wants a a high quality en suite room within very easy reach of all the best bars and restaurants in Galway.