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The Alex

4.0 star property

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A building with a marquee sign reading "THE ALEX" and a well-lit entrance. - The Alex (Dublin)
A spacious conference room with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, and standing lamps. Shelves with books and decorative items line the walls. - 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
  • Business services

Room options

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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
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
(57 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Classic King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a desk, chair, lamp, and a round mirror on the wall.

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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 street with flower boxes, a musician, and pedestrians.
    Grafton Street
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A busy city street with historic buildings, a statue, and a flower bed.
    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

  • Brewbaker Cafe
    6 min walk
  • Kennedy's
    4 min walk
  • Bread 41
    6 min walk
  • Ninja Sushi
    5 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
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • 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
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • 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.
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

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 806 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1012 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Hotel. Great location. The staff was exceptional. I highly recommend a stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

donald and karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the front desk staff were exceptional (all of them) but particularly a woman from Spain
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was most helpful at every point of our stay. Whine dinner was excellent, menu choices were limited, overall, however a 10 out of 10 for the five day stay at The Alex.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, food and room. Wonderful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent bathroom, nice hot shower. Alvaro, the desk clerk, was OUTSTANDING. FIVE STARS for him alone. Superb location, within walking distance of everything one may want in Dublin Center. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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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
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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

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was amazing. Amazing stafff and wonderful location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 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
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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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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

Aimée

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have been to Dublin several times, The Alex is the best hotel I have stayed in from the customer service of the staff, the cleanliness, facilities, design, standard of the rooms and space. Would definitely stay again and I highly, highly recommend this to others. The location is also great if you want to stay central.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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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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10/10 Excellent

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Close to St Stephens Green, Trinity, Abbey Theatre, etc. Clean, nice room. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room spacious and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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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

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
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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
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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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spacious and very comfortable with great amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026