The Alex

Property class: 4
Hotel with restaurant, near Trinity College

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The Alex offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Trinity College and National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at The Carriage, which serves international cuisine. Also, St. Stephen's Green and Grafton Street are within a 15-minute walk. The comfortable beds and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travellers. Public transportation is only a short walk: Dawson Tram Stop is 10 minutes and Trinity Tram Stop is 12 minutes.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travellers

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is €198
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov

Room options

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Two single beds with green pillows, a framed abstract painting above each bed, and a framed picture of rocks on the wall.

Classic Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and artwork on the walls.

Executive Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a telephone, a chair, and a lamp.

Junior Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern living room with a green sofa, two armchairs, a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and artwork on the walls.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(63 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
41-47 Fenian Street, (off Merrion Square), Dublin, Dublin, 2

What's nearby

  • Trinity College - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Stephen's Green - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grafton Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • O'Connell Street - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 31 min drive
  • Dublin Pearse Station - 3 min walk
  • Dublin Tara Street Station - 11 min walk
  • Dublin Grand Canal Dock Station - 13 min walk
  • Dawson Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Trinity Tram Stop - 12 min walk
  • George's Dock Station - 13 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Bread 41 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kennedy's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lincoln's Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Pig's Ear - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wabler & Wren - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Alex

  • The Alex offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Trinity College and National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at The Carriage, which serves international cuisine. Also, St. Stephen's Green and Grafton Street are within a 15-minute walk. The comfortable beds and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travellers. Public transportation is only a short walk: Dawson Tram Stop is 10 minutes and Trinity Tram Stop is 12 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 103 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Off-site parking within 984 ft (EUR 18 per day)

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Private dining
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Shopping

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 1762
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Locally sourced food is prioritised
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium digital channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Espresso maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Dining

The Carriage – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 25.00 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM can be arranged for an extra charge
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 23 December and 28 December.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 40.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 18 per day (984 ft away)

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property class

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Also known as

O'Callaghan Alexander Hotel Dublin
O'Callaghan Alexander Hotel
O'Callaghan Alexander Dublin
O'Callaghan Alexander
Alexander Hotel Dublin
Dublin Hotel Alexander
Alex Hotel Dublin
Alex Dublin
The Alex Hotel
The Alex Dublin
The Alex Hotel Dublin

Frequently asked questions

Is The Alex currently open?

The property is closed between 23 December and 28 December.

Does The Alex offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Alex does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Alex?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Alex?

You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Alex and nearby?

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the 24-hour gym.

Are there restaurants at or near The Alex?

Yes, The Carriage offers international cuisine.

What's the area around The Alex like?

The Alex is in City Centre Dublin, a short 3-minute walk from Dublin Pearse Station and 5 minutes' walk from Trinity College. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for families.

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Reviews

The Alex Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The on-site cafe and nearby restaurants offered great food and drink options with excellent service. (35 reviews)
  • The hotel's gym facility was described as incredible, well-equipped, and a full workout facility, with some guests also mentioning it was 24 hours. (8 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

The Alex was the best hotel I’ve ever stayed in. Clean, spacious, great location and awesome staff. I look forward to staying there again next trip.
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10/10 Exceptional

clean, comfortable, well-placed and great staff - an all-round enjoyable stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Front desk staff were amazing
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10/10 Exceptional

superb in every way! location was ideal, rooms were very roomy.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel with a friendly staff. The beds were heavenly! The rooms are thoughtfully designed. Highly recommend for your stay in Dublin.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very kind and helpful and even brought us up a tray of chocolates as we had stayed there previously. The hotel is very clean and in a great location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay. Comfortable rooms. Great staff!
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel in the best area. Very close to the Square to walk around. Lovely staff and the reception couldn’t have been more helpful. Will definitely be coming back!
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Hotel. Great location. The staff was exceptional. I highly recommend a stay there.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, food and room. Wonderful location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding hotel! Great location and lovely staff!
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was most helpful at every point of our stay. Whine dinner was excellent, menu choices were limited, overall, however a 10 out of 10 for the five day stay at The Alex.
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10/10 Exceptional

the front desk staff were exceptional (all of them) but particularly a woman from Spain
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel great size rooms! Close to everything! Great restaurants /pubs!
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was simply fantastic; location, friendliness of the staff, windows that actually open etc...
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10/10 Exceptional

One of gerhard distort properties next yo Merrion square. All are clean, well maintained with friendly and competent staff
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8/10 Very good

Yes excellent location and lovely hotel
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location close to Trinity College, the National Gallery, Marion Square Park, and Grafton Street. The bar and restaurant were nice. We ate dinner at the restaurant. It took a while for our food to be served but when it got there it was hot and delicious. Everyone was pleasant and helpful. The hotel was very clean and the bedroom was spacious. Decent closet and drawer space. The bathroom was small but functional. There was a mini fridge, electric tea pot and espresso maker. We appreciated the milk and soy creamers in the fridge. High point was definitely the location. Easy to get around Dublin from there, nice safe neighborhood.
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10/10 Exceptional

The location was perfect. Walkable to most tourist sites and since the location is on the edge of crazy activity, it was peaceful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Really friendly staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent bathroom, nice hot shower. Alvaro, the desk clerk, was OUTSTANDING. FIVE STARS for him alone. Superb location, within walking distance of everything one may want in Dublin Center. Highly recommended.
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was amazing. Amazing stafff and wonderful location.
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10/10 Exceptional

The person that took care of our room did a wonderful job. I left a good tip. I believe her name was Voe. She was fantastic., Replaced coffee, milk, water, and kept our place orderly and clean. Thank her for us!
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8/10 Very good

Very nice cozy and clean hotel
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was lovely a very clean couldn't do enough for you well stocked with everything pleanty choice for breakfasts aswell staff were very friendly helpful it was very close to everything and bedrooms were lovely everthing you needed
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