Great location that is at once near to the city center and NUIG but in a quiet, scenic neighborhood, complete with a cute set of alley cats that are add to the neighborhood's charm.
A great value for the money, as the hosts serve a full Irish breakfast each morning. The rooms are clean and comfortable and nicely decorated. The bed was smaller than expected and a bit harder than I like, but I managed to sleep OK. Also, the room that I got was near the entrance, so it got people coming in later than I fall asleep - I was fine with that, but it may be an issue if you're a light sleeper. In any event, I want to emphasize that The Forge is a great place to stay, and they have three rooms listed, so check all of Delores's listings to see which one best meets your needs.