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The Alex

Property class: 4
4-star hotel near Trinity College

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A building with a marquee sign reading "THE ALEX" and a well-lit entrance.
A modern living room with a green sofa, two armchairs, a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A spacious conference room with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and standing lamps. Shelves with books and decorative items line the walls.
An indoor dining area with wicker chairs and tables, a hanging floral arrangement, and a view of greenery outside.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are framed artworks on the wall and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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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)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Twin Room

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
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
(57 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Classic King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a desk, chair, lamp, and a round mirror on the wall.

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Dublin

Heart of Dublin.At this City Centre Dublin hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Trinity College and National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square. St. Stephen's Green and EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Trinity College - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • National Gallery of Ireland at 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

  • ‪Brewbaker Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kennedy's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bread 41 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ninja Sushi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Doheny & Nesbitt - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Alex

4-star hotel near 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 center and meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour fitness center, 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
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1762
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

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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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Shopping

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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 used
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

  • 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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: 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

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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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-authorize 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 each accommodation.

Property class

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

How close is The Alex to the airport?

The Alex is 8.6 mi (31-min drive) away from the Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Alex?

As of Aug 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Alex on Aug 24, 2026 start from $252, 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.

Does The Alex have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Alex.

How close is The Alex to the beach?

This hotel is 8.8 mi (45-min drive) from Portmarnock Beach and 12.7 mi (45-min drive) from Bray Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Alex offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Alex, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 25.00 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Alex?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Alex?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at The Alex?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Alex have a pool?

The Alex does not have a pool.

Does The Alex have a restaurant?

The Alex is home to The Carriage, which features international cuisine.

Does The Alex have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Alex to downtown Dublin?

The Alex is 0.7 mi away from Dublin.

The Alex Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 804 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 146 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1006 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Great location with friendly staff and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Saskia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing, we loved the place!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best accommodations we have stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfection location! Great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast good location newish property
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, great location, great all around
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, food and room. Wonderful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barry

The location and staff were excellent. Everything was well appointed and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel great size rooms! Close to everything! Great restaurants /pubs!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was simply fantastic; location, friendliness of the staff, windows that actually open etc...
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very satisfied with my stay and will definitely book this hotel again on my next visit to Dublin.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent! Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Outstanding hotel! Great location and lovely staff!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amelie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, lovely staff, very comfortable and pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect. Walkable to most tourist sites and since the location is on the edge of crazy activity, it was peaceful.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was amazing. Amazing stafff and wonderful location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Vanessa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location average property limited snacks small rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

marcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good size room, well appointed. Wifi good. Great breakfast. Location good as well. Close to Trinity/walking distance to everything. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wilma

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Food in restaurants
Love lane
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes excellent location and lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was amazing - especially the staff!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Huge rooms, really modern. Really excellent front desk service and daily full cleaning. Good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sofia Nicole

Staff was excellent and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026