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The Alex

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square

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Reception
In-room business centre
Point of interest
International cuisine

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service

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41-47 Fenian Street, (off Merrion Square), Dublin, Dublin, 2
  • Place, Trinity College
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Stephen's Green
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Grafton Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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

Alex Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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Bathroom

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

Classic Twin Room

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

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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
(48 reviews)
  • 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 area

Dublin

Heart of Dublin.At this City Centre Dublin hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square and Trinity College. Grafton Street and EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Trinity College - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Stephen's Green - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grafton Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • O'Connell Street - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Dublin Pearse Station - 3 min walk
  • Dawson Tram Stop - 9 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brewbaker Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kennedy's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Insomnia - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wabler & Wren - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lincoln's Inn - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Alex

4-star hotel near National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Alex.

This 4-star Dublin hotel is smoke free.

  • 103 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1762
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Alex offers 103 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Shopping

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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

Reviews

The Alex Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 766 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Terry

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Excellent location for Trinity College Grafton Street and Temple bar as well as the epic museum the Ireland national Museum etc. etc. Lots of great restaurants in the area, including one in the hotel. Really lovely staff! Beautifully appointed room with all the amenities you might imagine. Thank you excellence day
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jack, Glendale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 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

Melissa, Peoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was absolutely fantastic! The rooms were nicely done, beds and pillows comfortable. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location but still relatively quiet. 5-10 minute walk to excitement. Breakfast pricey. Staff were great. Coffee shopabonys
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The beds were extremely comfortable and the water pressure was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

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

Great spot

Great location, beautiful design elements. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

MADELINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruairi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with group
Wonderful staff and a very lovely stay. Most helpful and delightful were Simon and Samarya!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jadranka

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison, Spring

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Convenient area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sarina

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Northern Ireland Adventure

Hotel was great, quiet, good Dublin location, easy walking distance. The staff was really great, friendly, considerate, could not do enough for us during our stay. Allowed for a free early checkin which was fantastic after an all night flight. Definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Portola Valley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simon at the check in desk was very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chinu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simran

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay, even though it was brief. This hotel is awesome and we really enjoyed the room and the staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025