The 4-star design hotel is located in Dublin city center, steps away from the National Gallery, Trinity College and 2297 ft from the shops of Grafton Street. It features bedrooms with private bathrooms, 24-hour gym access, and a stylish restaurant with a private dining area. All the rooms are fully air-conditioned and feature especially designed furniture, smart TVs with Chromecast, free WiFi and international electrical outlets. Guests at The Alex can enjoy a buffet breakfast as well as the barista café Steam. The restaurant is specialized in international dishes prepared with locally sourced ingredients while the cocktail bar offers a wide selection of both international and signature drinks. The Alex also has 24-hour room service, access to a gym with the state-of-the-art equipment and a ground floor open space work hub with free WiFi and both standard and USB charging points. The hotel is less than 984 ft away from the gardens in Merrion Square and Dublin Airport is 6.2 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Dublin, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Thomas
    Switzerland Switzerland
    This comfortable hotel is conveniently located, away from the traffic, but still within easy walking distance to the very heart of Dublin. As long as one is in the mood for a full Irish/English breakfast, the offer is just fine. When, after three...
  • John
    Ireland Ireland
    Excellent location in the City centre. Very efficient and friendly checkin staff. Breakfast choice of foods excellent.
  • Blake
    United States of America United States of America
    Clean. Staff at bar and coffee shop were nice. Shower.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Carriage Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Amenities of The Alex
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Elevator
  • Heating
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 18 per day.
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian

House rules

The Alex takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted The Alex accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Access codes and parking directions can be obtained at reception.

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about The Alex

  • The Alex offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Fitness

  • Check-in at The Alex is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at The Alex include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Suite

  • The Alex has 1 restaurant:

    • The Carriage Restaurant

  • The Alex is 0.7 miles from the center of Dublin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Alex may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.