The Alex

4.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour fitness centre, a quick walk to Trinity College
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Front of property - evening/night
Reception
Junior Suite
Exterior
Lake

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
The price is NZ$270
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025

Explore the area

Map
41-47 Fenian Street, (off Merrion Square), Dublin, Dublin, 2
  • Merrion Square
    3 min walk
  • Trinity College
    5 min walk
  • Grafton Street
    8 min walk
  • Dublin (DUB)
    22 min drive

Room options

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Dublin

The Alex places you in the centre of Dublin, within just a 5-minute stroll of Trinity College and within 15 minutes of St. Stephen's Green. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a 24-hour gym and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a fitness centre, and has a business centre. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class City Centre Dublin hotel include Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and The Convention Centre Dublin.

What's nearby

  • Trinity College - 5 min walk
  • St. Stephen's Green - 10 min walk
  • Bord Gáis Energy Theatre - 11 min walk
  • Dublin Castle - 17 min walk
  • Aviva Stadium - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Dublin Pearse Station - 3 min walk
  • Dawson Tram Stop - 8 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 27 min drive

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

Hotel with a 24-hour fitness centre, a quick walk to Trinity College
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour fitness centre, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Alex.

This 4-star Dublin hotel is smoke free.

  • 103 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1762
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Alex offers 103 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Dublin hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • 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
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1762
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

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 and check-out are 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
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 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 23 December and 28 December.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 40.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 25.00 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 18 per day (66 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Alex?

The Alex offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Alex?

As of 18 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Alex on 5 Jan 2025 start from NZ$269.76, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Alex?

The closest beach to The Alex is Portmarnock Beach (12.2 km).

What makes The Alex a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Alex.

Does The Alex serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet brekkie is served daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Alex?

No, The Alex does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Alex?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Irish cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Alex?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Alex?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Alex Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 662 out of 924 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 924 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 924 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 924 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 924 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffry

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very pleasant stay at a modern hotel. I liked the decor. The staff was nice. Also, the location of the Alex hotel was very convenient for sites around Dublin. We walked to most places!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, Indianapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the beginning of our tour was so wonderful we booked again for the last night in Ireland! The staff was amazing as well as the well appointed room!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gauthier

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Karen on the front desk went out of her way to be helpful, kind and compassionate. Andreea on dining staff was thoughtful and kind. Simon and Murillo on the front desk also were friendly and very social
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janette, Longview

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the stay at the Alex Hotel. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Especially the front desk staff….Simon, Murillo, Karen and Siorsce. As well dining staff Leonardo and Andreaa
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blazej

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Fantastic hotel! Good location, amazing high finish rooms and restaurant. Can’t fault anything, even managed to get an earlier check in. Will definitely visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel in centre of Dublin
Beautiful hotel, gorgeous rooms, excellent service, really friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Iana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A perfectly located, wonderfully staffed hotel in the center of Dublin. The people at the reception desk could not have been nicer or more helpful, and one morning at the breakfast buffet, when I openly warned the lack of homemade brown bread, one of the cooks heard that and rushed to get me a few slices that were left from the day before. Still delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

lynne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at the Alex for 2 nights. I would highly recommend the property its central location the staff the rooms the breakfast everything about the Alex is excellent. I will definitely stay here again on my next visit to Dublin. I
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

vicki

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to Dublin Center, just 5 minutes from the National Gallery and Trinity College. Very clean rooms and comfy bed. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and cozy. Across the street from a lovely yoga studio.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is lovely and the staff is great. Very accommodating. The beds are comfy and everything is clean. The air conditioning did not really cool the room. The temperature was set at 18 Celsius which is 64-65 Fahrenheit but it did not get close to that even though temperature in Dublin was below that at night. It was too hot in the room for a restful sleep for me. The staff offered to give me a fan.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and very helpful staff. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wei Lyn Valerie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at the Alex. Great location and lovely staff. They think through what you might need / want from being able to borrow umbrellas to little candies at reception
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Marianne

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, friendly, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist man was hot
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Maral

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice staff and modern clean hotel. However, I was very frustrated with the amenities as they had no conditioner and when we asked for some they said they were in between switching brands?!? Ambience was missing as the hotel was very empty. My brother was staying at their sister hotel The Green much greater vibe and more central to things. They also had no conditioner lol
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024