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The Alex

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 5-minute walk to Trinity College

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Front of property – evening/night
International cuisine
Junior Suite
In-room business centre
Classic Twin Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is AU$270
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026

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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

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

Classic Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Executive Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 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 area

Dublin

The Alex places you in the centre of Dublin, within a short 5-minute stroll of National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square and Trinity College. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a 24-hour gym and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, The Carriage, serves international cuisine. Meeting rooms and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a coffee shop/cafe. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class City Centre Dublin hotel include Grafton Street and EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum.

What's nearby

  • Trinity College - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 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

Getting around

  • Dublin Pearse Station - 3 min walk
  • Dawson Tram Stop - 9 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brewbaker Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kennedy's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Insomnia - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wabler & Wren - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lincoln's Inn - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Alex

Hotel with a restaurant, 5-minute walk to 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 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.

  • 103 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1762
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Alex offers 103 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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: from 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-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
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-authorise 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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Alex?

The Alex offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Alex?

As of 23 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Alex on 18 Jan 2026 start from AU$270.36, 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.

Are there any beaches close to The Alex?

The closest beach to The Alex is Portmarnock Beach (12.2 km).

What makes The Alex a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Alex.

Does The Alex serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet brekkie is served daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Alex?

No, The Alex does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Alex?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Alex?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Alex?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Alex Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 767 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1006 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great experience at The Alex. First and foremost, the staff at The Alex was wonderful. They were responsive to my emails before my arrival, answering all my questions promptly. Upon arrival, I was warmly greeted, and throughout my three-day stay, their friendliness was appreciated. The king room I stayed in made for a comfortable retreat. The shower was particularly enjoyable, and I appreciated the thoughtful touches like the stocked coffee, tea, coffee maker, and kettle. It was great to have my room serviced daily, keeping everything neat and tidy throughout my stay. I also loved the convenience of the cafe right on-site. Grabbing a coffee before heading out for the day was a perfect way to start each morning. The location was good—it was an easy walk to the EPIC Museum and the Jeanie Johnston, and I found the Temple Bar area to be just a short distance away. The nearby pubs like The Ginger Man and Kennedy's added to the experience; both are just a stone's throw away and created a wonderful atmosphere for enjoying a night out. The dinner at Tang, located next door, was absolutely fantastic. Overall, I highly recommend The Alex for anyone looking for a comfortable stay with excellent service and a good location. I hope I can go back someday.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

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

Loved the Alex

Loved it. Great location. Highly walkable but tucked away in a quiet neighborhood. Friendly and helpful staff, nice room amenities. Very clean and lovely room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

CARSON

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was my 2nd time at The Alex and it didn't disappoint. I was travelling on my own and the location is perfect for walking to the main shopping areas. I had room service which was delicious with a varied menu. My room was huge with a very comfortable bed. Thanks to the team and I would definitely return to The Alex.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Excellent location for Trinity College Grafton Street and Temple bar as well as the epic museum the Ireland national Museum etc. etc. Lots of great restaurants in the area, including one in the hotel. Really lovely staff! Beautifully appointed room with all the amenities you might imagine. Thank you excellence day
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jack, Glendale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were very surprised and pleased to see how awesome thjs place is. Service and staff were outstanding. We will be going back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa, Peoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was absolutely fantastic! The rooms were nicely done, beds and pillows comfortable. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location but still relatively quiet. 5-10 minute walk to excitement. Breakfast pricey. Staff were great. Coffee shopabonys
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The beds were extremely comfortable and the water pressure was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, and very clean! Rooms and beds were great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

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

Great spot

Great location, beautiful design elements. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

MADELINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruairi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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

8/10 Good

Jessica

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

10/10 Excellent

Jadranka

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

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

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison, Spring

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