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The Alex

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Trinity College

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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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

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
  • 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

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 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

  • 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.
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 (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 Mar 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Alex on Mar 8, 2026 start from 224.79, 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 8.8 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 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. 771 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1002 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly, room was spotless and spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Lewis

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

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

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is wonderful. Staff are very friendly, helpful and welcoming. The room was clean, spacious and the location is so close to city centre yet quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharron

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

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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