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The Alex

4.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Classic Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Junior Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
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The Alex puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Trinity College and Grafton Street. 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 Bord Gáis Energy Theatre 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 8 minutes and Trinity Tram Stop is 12 minutes.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

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 £202
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul

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

Classic Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Executive Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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
  • 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
  • Aviva Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 27 min drive
  • Dublin Pearse Station - 3 min walk
  • Dublin Tara Street Station - 12 min walk
  • Dublin Grand Canal Dock Station - 14 min walk
  • Dawson Tram Stop - 8 min walk
  • Trinity Tram Stop - 12 min walk
  • George's Dock Station - 13 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Kennedy's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brewbaker Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Insomnia - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Lombard Townhouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lincoln's Inn - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Alex

The Alex puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Trinity College and Grafton Street. 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 Bord Gáis Energy Theatre 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 8 minutes and Trinity Tram Stop is 12 minutes.

Languages

English

More about this property

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At a glance

Hotel size

    • 103 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

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 66 ft (EUR 18 per day)

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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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
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • 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
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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
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
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Special features

Dining

The Carriage – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine.
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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

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 18 per day (66 ft away)

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
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.

National rating

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

Also known as

Alexander O'Callaghan
O'Callaghan Alexander
O'Callaghan Alexander Dublin
O'Callaghan Alexander Hotel
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Dublin Hotel Alexander
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Alex Dublin
The Alex (Formally O’Callaghan Alexander Hotel)
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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 4:00 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 8-minute walk from Dawson Tram Stop and 5 minutes' walk from Trinity College. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for families.

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The Alex Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • The breakfast buffet was consistently described as excellent, varied, delicious, and substantial with many options. (26 reviews)
  • The property's gym facility was described as amazing, great, and a 24-hour legit gym with excellent location. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

Friendly staff, comfy rooms, great location.
2-night trip

10/10

Staff were above and beyond, room was better than advertised, coffee and breakfast were lovely, this is a great spot for seeing Dublin!!
2-night trip

10/10

Great hotel in a lovely location with fantastic staff.
2-night trip

10/10

Cute, clean, comfortable rooms! Enjoyed the breakfast & a burger at their restaurant. Wish we’d stayed longer!
1-night trip

10/10

Great area and nice rooms !
1-night trip

10/10

The Alex was a great place to stay! The staff were wonderful and went out of their way to make you happy. We ate in the restaurant a few times when we were too tired to go out and the food was amazing. I would recommend to friends and I would stay here again.
8-night trip

10/10

Great hotel and excellent service.
2-night trip

8/10

Vacation trip to Ireland with a stop in Dublin.
3-night trip

10/10

We LOVED the Alex!! Would stay again in a heartbeat. Love Simon at the front desk! Breakfast was amazing and had many gluten free options too!
1-night trip

10/10

Very friendly staff, close to site seeing
2-night trip

10/10

Sadly short trip, early departure but great condition and location
1-night trip

10/10

Good trims and breakfast well located
1-night trip

10/10

Very nice staff, very clean, perfect stay in Dublin.
1-night trip

10/10

Staff were all really lovely, the room was clean with a large comfortable bed, lovely decor & quiet & the breakfast was one of the best I’ve ever had in a city hotel.
2-night trip

10/10

Great hotel. Lovely decor and comfortable beds. Would definitely stay here again.
1-night trip

10/10

The property was wonderful
1-night trip

10/10

Junior suite was spacious and access to the upstairs lounge was appreciated. Check-in was a breeze and the staff very helpful.
3-night trip

10/10

Perfect location - close enough to great dining, pubs, entertainment and iconic sites but just *enough* space for a quiet rest. Staff is amazing, accommodating and kind. We loved our last stay so much, we returned this trip and were not disappointed!
1-night trip

10/10

Amazing guest services. Wonderful and comfortable room. Superb location.
1-night trip

10/10

We had a comfortable and lovely experience at The Alex. Great location, clean and stylish rooms and friendly staff. The breakfast buffet was a bit pricier than other places we have stayed so we opted not to include it in our stay. Overall, wonderful trip!
4-night trip

10/10

I would definitely stay here again, well located, modern and comfortable.
1-night trip

10/10

This hotel is a real Gem in the Dublin city centre area. Its clean and very comfortable with a fantastic team of people running the show. I would highly recommend it for a stay.
1-night trip

8/10

Nice location.
2-night trip

10/10

Beautiful property, modern, clean, great breakfast
3-night trip

10/10

This is a fantastic property in an exceptionally quiet neighborhood, guaranteed to deliver a great night’s sleep. The beds and linens are top-notch, and the staff couldn’t be more helpful, especially Simon at the front desk. The breakfast buffet is excellent and well worth the cost. It’s just a 10-minute walk to Grafton Street and an easy stroll to everything in central Dublin. Definitely put this one on your short list!
5-night trip