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The Alex

4.0 star property

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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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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

Alex Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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

Classic Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(52 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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

  • Trinity College
    Trinity College
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • National Gallery of Ireland, Merrion Square, Dublin
    National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St. Stephen's Green
    St. Stephen's Green
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grafton Street
    Grafton Street
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • View From O'Connell Bridge in Dublin, Ireland
    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
  • Ninja Sushi
    5 min walk
  • The Ginger Man
    2 min walk
  • Brewbaker Cafe
    6 min walk
  • The Pig & Heifer
    5 min walk

About this property

The Alex

Upscale hotel near Trinity College
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.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • A front-desk safe, multilingual staff, and meeting rooms
  • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and free newspapers
  • 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 desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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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
  • 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 organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 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

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.
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

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 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

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 776 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel great size rooms! Close to everything! Great restaurants /pubs!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was simply fantastic; location, friendliness of the staff, windows that actually open etc...
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect. Walkable to most tourist sites and since the location is on the edge of crazy activity, it was peaceful.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Huge rooms, really modern. Really excellent front desk service and daily full cleaning. Good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wilma

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel was lovely a very clean couldn't do enough for you well stocked with everything pleanty choice for breakfasts aswell staff were very friendly helpful it was very close to everything and bedrooms were lovely everthing you needed
Food in restaurants
Love lane
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mayra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simon and all of the staff in The Alex were very helpful and very professional. They took care of us and provided a great service. Highly recommended to stay in this nice hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is incredible - the staff are extremely hospitable, the rooms are lovely, and the food and drink are great. It’s only a 10-15 minute walk from Grafton Street, so a little bit out from the centre, but the walk in is lovely as you go past Trinity, and there’s also an abundance of taxis. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Outstanding hotel! Great location and lovely staff!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely helpful, room was clean and beautifully decorated. Location is great! 10/10 would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Alla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice cozy and clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes excellent location and lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly, room was spotless and spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very comfortable rooms, AC, lovely service and very chilled breakfast. Great location and nice hotel so would go back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room very clean staff were excellent friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We LOVED this hotel. Great location, friendly staff. The room was clean and had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Breda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was amazing. The rooms were great, spacious, and clean. The staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was clean and comfortable. The staff was excellent. They were friendly and attentive without being unctious
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Samjay was so welcoming and couldn’t do enough for us . Hotel room was great and the service 100% . Will be staying again soon .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

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
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10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel is great, staff were friendly and helpful. The room was spacious and had everything you would need. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend. Good walking distance to everything, but still nice and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Daily buffet breakfast available. Rooms were spacious and clean. Staff was very nice and always helpful. Great location within a short walking distance to Trinity College and Dublin city center.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is wonderful. Staff are very friendly, helpful and welcoming. The room was clean, spacious and the location is so close to city centre yet quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was good size, the bed was massive
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our whole experience was excellent, super clean room with high end 'equipment', staff such a joy - thank you! We highly recommended for a super comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025