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The Alex

4.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour fitness center, a quick walk to Trinity College

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
The price is AED 530
AED 589 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec

Room options

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Classic Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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The price is AED 459
AED 509 total
includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

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41-47 Fenian Street, (off Merrion Square), Dublin, Dublin, 2

What's nearby

  • Trinity College - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. Stephen's Green - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bord Gáis Energy Theatre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dublin Castle - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Aviva Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Dublin Pearse Station - 3 min walk
  • Dawson Tram Stop - 8 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kennedy's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brewbaker Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Insomnia - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Lombard Townhouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lincoln's Inn - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Alex

Upscale hotel near Trinity College
Located close to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and St. Stephen's Green, The Alex provides shopping on site, a coffee shop/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 gym.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Smoke-free premises, a banquet hall, and free newspapers
  • Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 103 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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 within 66 ft (EUR 18 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 center
  • Shopping

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 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 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 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
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

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

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 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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

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.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Alex pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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–6:00 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at The Alex?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. 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 Station is only a 3-minute walk and Dawson Tram Stop is 8 minutes.

The Alex Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 909 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and configuration of related hotels with gyms were nice
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen Anne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We truly enjoyed our stay at the Alex- walkable to many attractions- The Ginger Man Christmas Pub right next door! The staff was amazing, helpful and always welcoming. The breakfast buffet was 5 stars!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rueben, Watertown

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to Trinity and City Center!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabiha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eli

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Remodeled and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, modern, clean, great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary C

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We left a hotel that a tour company had dropped us off at and the following morning went to ask if we could drop off our bags…our rooms were ready and they checked us in at 10am no extra charge! The staff was helpful and gracious! The facility lovely, comfortable, and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff! Diego and Kyle were especially helpful. Loved the location and how easy it is to walk everywhere. The gym across the street at The Mont is fantastic and it is 24 hours. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Eli

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Room was not cold enough. We had a hard time controlling the AC.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Conrad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff and comfortable stay. Getting an early check in wasn’t all that easy, though. Would strongly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and amazing staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley A

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with friendly staff. Excellently appointed. Really enjoyed our stay. Comfy! Comfy! Comfy!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The GM; Jamie, came out to greet us as we arrived to the hotel and took our luggage in personally while we waited went and toured Dublin while our room was being cleaned and made ready for us
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amandeep

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel. The staff was amazing and were very hospitable. The gym is a 2 min walk and it’s an actual legit gym. Housekeeping was always on point and the kitchen staff were very flexible and were always open to modify their menu
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Danqi

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffry

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, Indianapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the beginning of our tour was so wonderful we booked again for the last night in Ireland! The staff was amazing as well as the well appointed room!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Karen on the front desk went out of her way to be helpful, kind and compassionate. Andreea on dining staff was thoughtful and kind. Simon and Murillo on the front desk also were friendly and very social
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janette, Longview

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the stay at the Alex Hotel. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Especially the front desk staff….Simon, Murillo, Karen and Siorsce. As well dining staff Leonardo and Andreaa
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blazej

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Fantastic hotel! Good location, amazing high finish rooms and restaurant. Can’t fault anything, even managed to get an earlier check in. Will definitely visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024