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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. - The Alex (Dublin)
An indoor dining area with wicker chairs and tables, a hanging floral arrangement, and a view of greenery outside. - The Alex (Dublin)
A modern living room with a green sofa, two armchairs, a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug. - The Alex (Dublin)
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Located close to National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square and EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, The Alex provides shopping on site, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, The Carriage, features international cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a 24-hour gym.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

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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
(64 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in City Centre Dublin, a neighborhood in Dublin, The Alex is near the airport and near a metro station. National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square and EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include O'Connell Street and Grafton Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Aviva Stadium. Visit our Dublin travel guide
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41-47 Fenian Street, (off Merrion Square), Dublin, Dublin, 2

What's nearby

  • A large historic building with a prominent tower and a central archway.
    Trinity College
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A classical building with a central fountain and statues.
    National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A large stone archway with inscriptions, surrounded by historic buildings and a park.
    St. Stephen's Green
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A stone archway with inscriptions, surrounded by buildings and a clear blue sky.
    Grafton Street
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A busy city street with classical architecture, a tall monument, and a red double-decker bus.
    O'Connell Street
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

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
  • Kennedy's
    4 min walk
  • Lincoln's Inn
    4 min walk
  • The Pig's Ear
    7 min walk
  • Wabler & Wren
    6 min walk

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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.

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 3:00 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 5-minute walk of Trinity College and National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square. St. Stephen's Green and EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum are also within 15 minutes. Dublin Pearse Station is only a 3-minute walk and Dawson Tram Stop is 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Alex Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 811 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel, very clean, and very central to everything. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Top notch. The staff was so helpful and professional. The breakfast was outstanding and the room was clean and spacious. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Quiet location. Comfortable king size bed. Clean room. Great staff would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff and a very comfortable and spacious room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good location, comfortable beds and lively friendly staff .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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We liked the location. Easy walk to most places and a couple of good restaurants nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I love the location. Staff was friendly especially at the buffet restaurant…they couldn’t do enough for you. The rooms were very spacious and nice, I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good location, helpful friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean facility. The service from the staff was impeccable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Service, location, and food was very good. However the bathroom; too small, very thin cheap towels, not up to par given the rest of the hotel and the cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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very clean. great location! Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Quiet and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Comfortable and well appointed rooms and the hotel is in a good location. Staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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The hotel was situated in a great location. It was away enough from the downtown area that you could walk, and didnt fight all the traffic, buses, and trains. The only issue was parking was difficult.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice spot, close to all the shopping and restaurants. Would stay again. Staff was cheerful and so helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Junior suite was spacious and comfortable and worth the upgrade. Staff was excellent all around including getting us an earlier check in after a red-eye flight.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent staff. Friendly. Rooms spacious. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were very helpful especially Simon who made my stay pleasant and enjoyable with his excellent customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was great, Location was ideal. Staff was very helpful. Full Irish breakfast buffet a 10. So 10’s on everything
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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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