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The Alex

4.0 star property

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

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41-47 Fenian Street, (off Merrion Square), Dublin, Dublin, 2
  • Trinity College
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • St. Stephen's Green
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Dublin (DUB)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Alex

Hotel with a 24-hour fitness centre, a quick walk to Trinity College
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness centre and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a business centre and concierge services.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.
The Alex's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Trinity College. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a 24-hour gym are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and comfy beds
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Trinity College and 10 minutes on foot from St. Stephen's Green
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in Irish cuisine.

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Shopping

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

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 at the property

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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
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Alexander Hotel Dublin
Dublin Hotel Alexander
Alex Hotel Dublin
Alex Dublin
The Alex (Formally O’Callaghan Alexander Hotel)
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The Alex Hotel
The Alex Dublin
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The Alex Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 699 out of 969 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 969 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 969 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 969 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 969 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

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gonzalo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms have recently been remodeled it was impeccable, and the staff was simply beyond and above attentive. Karen and Diego attended us like royalty.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

COURTLAND

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely place to rest . and out of the mainstream.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel
I would definitely stay here again, well located, modern and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

DEREK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Fantastic stay. Our room was upgraded. Staff were welcoming. Couldnt fault the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and configuration of related hotels with gyms were nice
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We truly enjoyed our stay at the Alex- walkable to many attractions- The Ginger Man Christmas Pub right next door! The staff was amazing, helpful and always welcoming. The breakfast buffet was 5 stars!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Last minute stay, clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

joe

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rueben, Watertown

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to Trinity and City Center!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabiha

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

10/10 Excellent

Rio

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay. Hotel and team were great. Very nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel. They delivered a lovely dessert selection plate to the room tonwish my wife a Happy Birthday. A lovely touch.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eli

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Remodeled and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024