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The Alex

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, a quick walk to Trinity College

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Junior Suite
International cuisine
Classic Twin Room
In-room business centre

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$478
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug

Room options

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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 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
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 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
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
41-47 Fenian Street, (off Merrion Square), Dublin, Dublin, 2

What's nearby

  • Trinity College - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Stephen's Green - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grafton Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • O'Connell Street - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Aviva Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

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
  • ‪Coffeeangel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lincoln's Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Note - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Pig & Heifer - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Alex

Upscale hotel near Trinity College
Located close to National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square and Grafton Street, The Alex provides shopping on-site, a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, The Carriage, features international cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a 24-hour gym.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and express check-out
  • Free newspapers, a 24-hour front desk and a lift
  • Tour/ticket information, a front desk safe and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 103 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

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
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • The Carriage

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Shopping

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 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
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1762
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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 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 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 23 December and 28 December.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 40.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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.
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

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

Is The Alex pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Alex?

As of 18 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Alex on 26 Aug 2025 start from AU$477.52, 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.

What time is check-in at The Alex?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at The Alex?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Alex located?

Located in City Centre Dublin, this hotel is 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 10 minutes. Dublin Pearse Station is only a 3-minute walk and Dawson Tram Stop is 8 minutes.

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The Alex Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 738 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1003 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

8/10 Good

Lalindra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought the Alex hotel was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay, even though it was brief. This hotel is awesome and we really enjoyed the room and the staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and excellent location
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Wonderful staff and a very lovely stay. Most helpful and delightful were Simon and Samarya!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Araliya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Front desk staff very friendly and helpful. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, and superb accommodations. Staff was super helpful with a special shout out to Simon!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Convenient area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern, well-run hotel in a good location
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niki

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simon at the check in desk was very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wess Blair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This establishment was incredible. The staff were incredibly friendly and the accommodations were top notch. The breakfast was also great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah-Jayne

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

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area and nice rooms !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great lia ton with some fab pubs in the area and lots of little coffee shops. Lovely rooms, decent size and the beds were really generous and comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location in city center, walking to great shopping on Grafton and bars. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lalindra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and good service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

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

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Alex was very nice. Front desk and dining staff were very friendly and efficient. Close to many main attractions in Dublin, able to walk to a lot of venues and establishments. Simón at the front desk was extremely helpful and courteous.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronal

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

10/10 Excellent

Hedi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice breakfast buffet and sleek decor
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025