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The Alex

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
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Front of property
Executive Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Irish cuisine

Overview of The Alex

The Alex

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
9.2/10 Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
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41-47 Fenian Street, (off Merrion Square), Dublin, Dublin, 2

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationTrinity College5 min walk
  • Popular LocationO'Connell Street13 min walk
  • Popular LocationDublin Castle17 min walk
  • AirportDublin (DUB)22 min drive

Room options

About this area

Dublin

The Alex is located in City Centre Dublin, a neighbourhood in Dublin, and is near the airport and near a metro station. Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and 3Arena are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Dublin Castle and Christ Church Cathedral. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Aviva Stadium. Guests love the hotel's quiet location.
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What's nearby

  • Trinity College - 5 min walk
  • National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology - 8 min walk
  • Bord Gáis Energy Theatre - 11 min walk
  • O'Connell Street - 13 min walk
  • Dublin Castle - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • Dublin Pearse Street Station - 3 min walk
  • Dawson Tram Stop - 8 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Brewbaker Cafe - 4 min walk
  • Wabler & Wren - 3 min walk
  • Honey Truffle - 4 min walk
  • Steam - 2 min walk
  • The Pig & Heifer - 4 min walk

About this property

The Alex

4-star hotel located in City Centre Dublin
Located close to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Trinity College, The Alex provides shopping on site, a cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services. Be sure to enjoy Irish cuisine at the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a 24-hour fitness centre.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and a lift
  • Free newspapers, luggage storage and meeting rooms
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the quiet 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 air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the overall comfort rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Check-in

Contactless social distancing and check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Temperature checks given to staff
Hand sanitiser provided
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Off-site parking within 66 ft (EUR 15 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM: EUR 25.00 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Shopping

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have any 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 concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
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 noon
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 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 25.00 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 15 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

National rating

Fáilte Ireland (The National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland) assigns an official star rating for accommodation in Ireland. This Hotel property is rated 4 stars.

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 31 May 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Alex on 5 Jun 2023 start from €257.50, 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 noon. 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 15-minute walk of Trinity College, St. Stephen's Green and Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. The Convention Centre Dublin and Dublin Castle are also within 1 mi (2 km). Dublin Pearse Street Station is only a 3-minute walk and Dawson Tram Stop is 8 minutes.

The Alex Reviews

The Alex Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 424 out of 628 reviews" "
" "10 - Excellent 68%
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 628 reviews" "
" "8 - Good 25%
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 628 reviews" "
" "6 - Okay 4%
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 628 reviews" "
" "4 - Poor 2%
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 628 reviews" "
" "2 - Terrible 1%

9.5/10

Cleanliness

9.1/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.3/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.1/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Biren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean hotel. Rooms are modern. Walking distance to main shopping areas (15 minute walk). Quite.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very stylish. Clean, perfectly located hotel! Excellent comfy bed. Windows that open! hence the fresh air in the room, unlike some places where you are usually a hostage of smelly air conditioning. Delicious hot chocolate, coffee, free water bottles in the room daily supplied! Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with partner
A great hotel in a great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Close to sights of Dublin
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Alex was in a great location within walking distance of many of the tourists attractions and pubs. The staff was fantastic! The Irish are so kind. The breakfast every morning had a variety of good selections. I would recommend a stay at this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Virginia

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, dirty, dirty. Overpriced. Terrible breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the front desk were excellent. Patrick and Jason were especially helpful in answering our questions and making suggestions for things to see. Great location and very nice amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023