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The Alex

4.0 star property

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International cuisine
Classic Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Front of property - evening/night
Point of interest
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
$223
$196 nightly
$223 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9

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41-47 Fenian Street, (off Merrion Square), Dublin, Dublin, 2
  • Place, Trinity College
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Stephen's Green
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Grafton Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Alex Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Classic Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Dublin

The Alex is in the heart of Dublin, within a 5-minute walk of Trinity College and National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square. .This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from O'Connell Street and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum.

What's nearby

  • Trinity College - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Merrion Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St. Stephen's Green - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grafton Street - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • O'Connell Street - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Dublin Pearse Station - 3 min walk
  • Dawson Tram Stop - 10 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bread 41 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Brewbaker Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kennedy's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Pig & Heifer - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Ginger Man - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Alex

The Alex offers 103 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 103 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hotel include shopping on site and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at The Carriage or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
The Carriage - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Offsite parking available (EUR 18 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • The Carriage

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Shopping

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1762
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 23 and December 28.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 40.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 25.00 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 18 per day (984 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 40.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Alexander O'Callaghan
O'Callaghan Alexander
O'Callaghan Alexander Dublin
O'Callaghan Alexander Hotel
O'Callaghan Alexander Hotel Dublin
Alexander Hotel Dublin
Dublin Hotel Alexander
Alex Hotel Dublin
Alex Dublin
The Alex (Formally O’Callaghan Alexander Hotel)
The Alex (formally O'Callaghan Alexander Hotel)
The Alex Hotel
The Alex Dublin
The Alex Hotel Dublin

The Alex Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 772 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1004 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff , Simon who made our Check in was very professional
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynsey

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Great place. Staff was fabulous. Especially Simon at the front desk.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff great. Lovely hotel in a quiet and safe area of Dublin. Lots of walkable good bars and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lova Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia, Edwardsville

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely everything about The Alex was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Samuel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed in Room 600 (top floor) got awoken at 5 am by the air handling unit and additional compressors. Whole room was vibrating. Said it to staff, don’t really think anyone cared. Under those circumstances room should really be used for housekeeping or hotel utilities. For €230 you would expect a night sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel, big comfy rooms, the front desk and cleaning staff were outstandingly friendly and accommodating. (Close to most sites. Only a few dining options in immediate area but they were really good. Quiet area but close to transportation. Would stay every-time in Dublin.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley, West Vancouver

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location of this hotel and all of the staff were very accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Just what we needed - away from the hustle and bustle but still within walking distance of many pubs, restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ARDITH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We arrived in the morning expecting to leave our bags but they upgraded our room and gave it to us immediately.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

vanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place.excellent services Simon the concierge at the front desk was very nice and also helped us get some information, about the town and places to eat etc. He also gives us a welcome gift
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes, Cliffside Park

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was professional and were very helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harminder

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harminder

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jmes

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
loved Simon He welcomed us with such enthusiasm and warmth
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025