The Alex

4.0 star property

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Front of property - evening/night
Reception
Classic Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Suite, 1 Bedroom | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Junior Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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

Classic Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Alex

4-star hotel in City Centre Dublin
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a business center, and concierge services.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms.

Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This business-friendly hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance.

The Alex is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Irish cuisine.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

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

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 center
  • 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.
  • 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

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 organized 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 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

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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-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

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

The Alex Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 729 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1001 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

John

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

A great City break hotel .

The hotel was central to a lot of shops and gardens.A good bus service allowed easy transport to other attractions ie Guinness store. Rooms spacious with all amenities and kept spotless by staff.We did not have meals at hotel however used Steam cafe within hotel for coffee and light bites.We had an enjoyable stay at hotel and impressed by city overall .Sure to be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

8/10 Good

Steven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, room was neat and convenient location in the city. Workout facility is off-site.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

KENT, Thornton

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kallie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing. They were friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, close to site seeing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good trims and breakfast well located
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anders

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

10/10 Excellent

BOIM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was staying at The Alex hotel for a day. However, hotel was cleared and convenient. Also, when I checked in, crew at hotel was friendly. Thanks for your service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bedrooms are large and very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd, Seattle

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

10/10 Excellent

Nuala

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tori

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Alex was great property. Most of the big tourist attractions where within 15-25 mins walk and the staff was so helpful. I'd recommend to anyone looking for a quieter space in Dublin!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent if you fortunate enough to meet Simone he will definitely enhance your say.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay at The Alex. Convenient location and the staff was friendly and helpful. My room was clean, spacious, and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie, Spring Valley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Trinity college is right around the corner and local restaurants, bars and museums . Simon (front desk staff) was very kind and amicable , he gave some good recommendations for late night food. Although the fish and chips at The Alex restaurant were delicious, I would stay clear of dining in the hotel. The bar and management of the restaurant were very short and rude . Simon was very kind to suggest an alternative of taking our dinner in the comfort of our room . Room service staff were very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. Lovely decor and comfortable beds. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vlad

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were brilliant. Especially Alvaro 🚀
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved this property. This was my 44th trip to ireland and my first time staying at the Alex. I will absolutely stay here again. The staff were friendly, efficient, professional and kind. We felt welcome every time we entered. The room product is great with modern furnishings, huge king bed, and I felt safe. Very walkable to all my favorite museums, shops, dining, train station, and pubs, of course. Truly loved it! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

Great overnight stay.

Fantastic overnighter in The Alex, from the friendly welcome on check in until we checked out it was a great stay. Lovely room, very spacious, great facilities and great staff. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

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