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The Alex

Property class: 4

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A building with a marquee sign reading "THE ALEX" and a well-lit entrance.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are framed artworks on the wall and a window with curtains.
An indoor dining area with wicker chairs and tables, a hanging floral arrangement, and a view of greenery outside.
A spacious conference room with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and standing lamps. Shelves with books and decorative items line the walls.
A modern living room with a green sofa, two armchairs, a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
The current price is $247
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

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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)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Room

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A large, multi-story hotel with a prominent dome structure, extensive windows, and a well-lit facade.

Twin Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Two single beds with green pillows, a framed abstract painting above each bed, and a framed picture of rocks on the wall.

Classic Twin Room

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and artwork on the walls.

Executive Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a telephone, a chair, and a lamp.

Junior Suite

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

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A modern living room with a green sofa, two armchairs, a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and artwork on the walls.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Classic King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 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.
The Carriage - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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

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 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
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1762
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

Property class

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

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 811 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1002 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location with friendly staff and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was amazing, we loved the place!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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superb in every way! location was ideal, rooms were very roomy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The best accommodations we have stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel with a friendly staff. The beds were heavenly! The rooms are thoughtfully designed. Highly recommend for your stay in Dublin.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very kind and helpful and even brought us up a tray of chocolates as we had stayed there previously. The hotel is very clean and in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Perfection location! Great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful stay. Comfortable rooms. Great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful hotel in the best area. Very close to the Square to walk around. Lovely staff and the reception couldn’t have been more helpful. Will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Lovely Hotel. Great location. The staff was exceptional. I highly recommend a stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Good breakfast good location newish property
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, great location, great all around
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, food and room. Wonderful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was most helpful at every point of our stay. Whine dinner was excellent, menu choices were limited, overall, however a 10 out of 10 for the five day stay at The Alex.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Outstanding hotel! Great location and lovely staff!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the front desk staff were exceptional (all of them) but particularly a woman from Spain
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel great size rooms! Close to everything! Great restaurants /pubs!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was simply fantastic; location, friendliness of the staff, windows that actually open etc...
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I was very satisfied with my stay and will definitely book this hotel again on my next visit to Dublin.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The location and staff were excellent. Everything was well appointed and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! The staff was incredibly attentive, welcoming, and helpful throughout our visit. The location is perfect for walking around and exploring the area. Our room was spotless, comfortable, and beautifully kept. Everything exceeded our expectations, and we would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, lovely staff, very comfortable and pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Yes excellent location and lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent! Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026