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The Alex

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 5-minute walk to Trinity College

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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
The current price is AED 584
AED 663 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb

Room options

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

Alex Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

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
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Executive Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Junior Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(49 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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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 showing heritage architecture and a park
    Trinity College
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Merrion Square, Dublin
    Merrion Square
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Stephen's Green in Dublin features visitors enjoying a sunny day near historic arches and vibrant surroundings
    St. Stephen's Green
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grafton Street featuring music, street scenes and a city
    Grafton Street
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • View From O'Connell Bridge in Dublin, Ireland
    O'Connell Street
    11 min walk - 1.0 km

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
  • Brewbaker Cafe
    6 min walk
  • Kennedy's
    4 min walk
  • Insomnia
    5 min walk
  • The Ginger Man
    2 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
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free premises, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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

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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 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 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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Alex?

As of 28 January 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Alex on 8 February 2026 start from $180.47, 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–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.

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Reviews

The Alex Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 769 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Barbara

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff great. Lovely hotel in a quiet and safe area of Dublin. Lots of walkable good bars and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved this hotel. It was very clean, the breakfast was delicious, and the staff was very accommodating (Mercial kept the room clean and stocked with clean towels. Simon gave us recommendations and warmth upon arrival) The location is perfect as it is safe but still in centre city and near trains and buses. Thank you so much for everything and we will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Clean. Well appointed. Great Vibe. Central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect Hotel for a visit in Dublin. 10mins walking from Temble Bar and the main city centre away, it offers a quiet and comfortable stay. The rooms are big, tidy and the beds are insanely comfortable! We loved our short stay here and would definitively come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Lovely rooms. The bar was lvery relaxing. Breakfast was good with a good selection of hot and cold. This was a paid extra though not free as expedia suggested but good value none the less. Hotel was beautiful and staff particularly Maria in the resturant who took the time to get to know us remembering us on the second night with a warm welcome. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, and very clean! Rooms and beds were great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and excellent location
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, comfy rooms, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern, well-run hotel in a good location
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Araliya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Front desk staff very friendly and helpful. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wess Blair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This establishment was incredible. The staff were incredibly friendly and the accommodations were top notch. The breakfast was also great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ARDITH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We arrived in the morning expecting to leave our bags but they upgraded our room and gave it to us immediately.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were above and beyond, room was better than advertised, coffee and breakfast were lovely, this is a great spot for seeing Dublin!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were very surprised and pleased to see how awesome thjs place is. Service and staff were outstanding. We will be going back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel, big comfy rooms, the front desk and cleaning staff were outstandingly friendly and accommodating. (Close to most sites. Only a few dining options in immediate area but they were really good. Quiet area but close to transportation. Would stay every-time in Dublin.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved the Alex

Loved it. Great location. Highly walkable but tucked away in a quiet neighborhood. Friendly and helpful staff, nice room amenities. Very clean and lovely room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025