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The Alex

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square

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Classic architecture meets modern charm at The Alex hotel, featuring a prominent entrance and large windows.
Conference room with a long table, chairs, and bookshelf, ideal for meetings and presentations.
Relax in a comfortable seating area with a plush sofa and stylish armchair, plus a well-appointed closet and dining space.
Enjoy dining al fresco under a lush canopy of flowering vines.
Two large beds with matching headboards and neatly arranged pillows, a desk, and a view of the cityscape.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

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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)
  • 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
(16 reviews)
  • 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
(38 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
(6 reviews)
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Dublin

Heart of Dublin.At this City Centre Dublin hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square and Trinity College. Grafton Street 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
  • 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
  • Aviva Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

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

4-star hotel near National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square
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.

Languages

English

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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 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

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 (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-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
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. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each 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

How close is The Alex to the airport?

The Alex is 8.6 mi (27-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 Jul 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Alex on Jul 29, 2025 start from $255.01, excluding 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 8.9 mi (42-min drive) from Portmarnock Beach and 9 mi (42-min drive) from Killiney 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 4:00 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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 739 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1007 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niki

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, comfy rooms, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Duong Thu Thuy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service by staff was great. But the shower temperature could not be accurate everytime we used it. And more toilet paper could be provided for the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingaborg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay at the Alex

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronal

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel and excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The 1 bedroom suite was very spacious, more than enough room for 3 people. The front desk team was nice, but seemed to be newer and not as familiar with the area for recommendations. This was also the only hotel we stayed at in the UK (we stayed in 3 total) that didn't come and help us with our luggage.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

barry

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Gem in Dublin

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

clive

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 Star experience

Amazing guest services. Wonderful and comfortable room. Superb location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoltan

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

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is located right in the heart of downtown but off of a quiet road. We used the garage for parking but there was a ton of street parking! The hotel is beautifully updated and the twin room is thoughtfully designed for two individuals. There was even a TV remote for each bed! Id stay here again and recommend to anyone!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely place to land for our stay in Dublin. We made a new friend in Simon, who delivered with his offer to help us enjoy our stay (more water? Sure. Taxi? You got it!) We walked to the river, the bay, the Temple Bar, Guinness Storehouse, churches and all the pubs. Room was well attended, clean - and hit all marks of cool, dark and quiet. A perfect home base for our stay. On site restaurant looks amazing! Already looking to our return.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and nice property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trent

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah-Jayne, Acharacle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a lovely location with fantastic staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan, Buford

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Junior suite was spacious and access to the upstairs lounge was appreciated. Check-in was a breeze and the staff very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingaborg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If they had somewhere to hang the towels after a shower, it would be 5 Star.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025