Deciding between two lodgings in Dublin

The excellent location of the Staycity Aparthotel Christchurch is optimal for proximity to most attractions such as Dublin Castle, the General Post Office ( where the Proclamation of the Irish Republic was made in 1916) the Temple Bar, and Trinity College. I’ve stayed at the Staycity Tivoli a few blocks west of the one you’ve reserved and found the area close to the Liffey River and O’Connell Street to be Dublin’s sweet spot. You might want to request an inner apartment that’s not directly facing High Street which has a lot of traffic..

While the other property is close to the posher neighborhood of St. Stephen’s Green, it’s not itself located on a particularly pleasant street and it’s a bit of a hike to get to central Dublin’s attractions, much less cross the River Liffey to Dublin’s northern attractions.
Guinness and Kilmainham Gaol are both located west of central Dublin and you’ll want to catch a taxi or hop on bus 13 going east on High Street to reach Kilmainham Gaol.

Be sure to stop in at MJ O’Neill’s Pub & Kitchen— a Dublin institution since 1713. It’s a historic place on Suffolk Street that has great atmosphere, an incredible buffet, Guinness and music if you drop in when the group is playing traditional music.
Have a great trip!

Kenko,
Thanks for your response. That’s exactly the feedback I was looking for.
My husband will be celebrating his 65th birthday in Dublin, any fun ideas for a pub or restaurant?

Just realized the email didn’t include the entire response. Thanks for the pub suggestion!