See all properties
Save

The Alex

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

Photo gallery for The Alex

Exterior
International cuisine
Point of interest
In-room business centre
Reception

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
15 Feb - 16 Feb

Explore the area

View map
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

View all photos for Alex Suite

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

Alex Suite

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Executive King Room

Bathroom

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Classic King Room

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

Classic King Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Classic Twin Room

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
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Executive Room

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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Junior Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

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
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(50 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Twin Room

Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Junior Suite

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

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Dublin

The Alex places you in the centre of Dublin, within a short 5-minute stroll of Trinity College and National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square. 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. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class City Centre Dublin hotel include St. Stephen's Green and EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum.

What's nearby

  • Trinity College - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • 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 - 10 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bread 41 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Brewbaker Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kennedy's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Pig & Heifer - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Ginger Man - ‬2 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.

Similar properties

Lounge
The Davenport
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 1,001 reviews
The price is AU$229
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
The Davenport

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 8 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Alex on 15 Feb 2026 start from AU$269.54, 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 (12.1 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. 772 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1007 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff great. Lovely hotel in a quiet and safe area of Dublin. Lots of walkable good bars and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lova Johanna

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

6/10 Okay

Patricia, Edwardsville

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely everything about The Alex was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Samuel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed in Room 600 (top floor) got awoken at 5 am by the air handling unit and additional compressors. Whole room was vibrating. Said it to staff, don’t really think anyone cared. Under those circumstances room should really be used for housekeeping or hotel utilities. For €230 you would expect a night sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel, big comfy rooms, the front desk and cleaning staff were outstandingly friendly and accommodating. (Close to most sites. Only a few dining options in immediate area but they were really good. Quiet area but close to transportation. Would stay every-time in Dublin.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley, West Vancouver

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location of this hotel and all of the staff were very accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Just what we needed - away from the hustle and bustle but still within walking distance of many pubs, restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ARDITH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We arrived in the morning expecting to leave our bags but they upgraded our room and gave it to us immediately.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

vanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place.excellent services Simon the concierge at the front desk was very nice and also helped us get some information, about the town and places to eat etc. He also gives us a welcome gift
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes, Cliffside Park

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was professional and were very helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harminder

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harminder

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jmes

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
loved Simon He welcomed us with such enthusiasm and warmth
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful place to stay. Staff very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tausif

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Very lovely staff. In city center
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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