Niche Living - Dun Laoghaire

What a great experience staying at Niche living in Dun Laoighaire. Amazingly designed rooms with everything needed. I'm a fan of minimalist living and the rooms were spot on. Even had fridge, microwave, hob and sink in room as well as the amazing Masterchef style social kitchen areas. The gym, cinema and games rooms were also really well finished. Staff were very welcoming and friendly. Really good location too for transport links and sea front. We will be back.

Great idea in theory. Room tiny (as in niche). Only a Sofa bed which was so uncomfortable and the pillow (one each) were as flat as pancakes. Sofa bed edges square wooden and sharp. Gorgeous looking toilet and shower facilities but with absolutely no privacy, especially toilet sounds. Location was good though.

The worst place ever to stay long term. The rooms didn't feel clean, it always smelled bad from the communal kitchen, my ring got stolen after cleaning and nobody cared. The receptionists take it as a personal offence if you ever complain or ask for better service. The rooms were too tiny, but very expensive- not the best value for money.The service was way to poor and limited to call it a hotel and it didn't feel like home, because of constant resident flow.The only good thing was additional activities, but those could easily be arranged without having to waste money on rent. I didn't like the area as well, all concrete and stone, very few trees. Very unsafe area due to uncontrollable teenage gangs and lack of security.

We stayed here for two nights when we were going to a concert in Dublin. There is a 24 hour reception. When we arrived, we were met by a very friendly gentleman on reception who explained how the keycard worked. The building is very secure and the keycard is required to access all areas. The one bed studios are compact with loads of storage. The double bed pulls down from the wall. There is a hotplate and fridge as well as glasses, plates, cutlery and saucepans. Everything was spotless and the shower was great. Towels and toiletries are provided . There are communal kitchens and shared living areas on each floor as well as a well equipped gym and cinema room on each floor which we did not use. There is a lovely rooftop garden with spectacular views of Dun Laoghaire and the sea.