Is parking available at the hotel?

Parking is available nearby for a fee of approximately EUR 18 per day, located about 984 feet away from the hotel. Reservations are not required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A buffet breakfast is available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 25.00 per person.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is at 3:00 PM and check-out time is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability. Guests can request these options upon arrival.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer for guests with disabilities?

The hotel provides accessible facilities, including step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible public areas. Specific details on room accessibility features are not provided.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in Dublin, within a 5-minute walk of Trinity College and the National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square. It is approximately 0.9 miles from O'Connell Street and 1.1 miles from EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum.

What are the policies regarding children staying at the hotel?

Children are welcome at the hotel. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified in the provided information.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The hotel offers rollaway beds for a fee of EUR 40.00 per night. Advance request or confirmation is required for rollaway beds. Information on cribs is not provided.

The Alex Hotel in Dublin

Average nightly price at The Alex by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$174
February	$187
March	$254
April	$254
May	$353
June	$359
July	$333
August	$336
September	$461
October	$257
November	$222
December	$214

What guests think

Across many reviews, The Alex stands out for exceptionally friendly, accommodating staff and a quiet, walkable location near Trinity College and city sights, making it an appealing base for both short stays and longer visits.

Rooms are consistently described as spacious, stylish and well equipped, with very comfortable beds. Facilities feedback is mixed: the gym is off-site but nearby, parking is in a garage with no valet and there's no pool, while the bar/restaurant and executive lounge receive variable reviews. Some guests report AC performance issues, occasional noise or vibration in certain rooms, and sporadic service or housekeeping lapses, though cleanliness is generally praised. Overall, expect a polished, comfortable stay in a calm yet central part of Dublin.

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Facilities

Gym access is at a sister property a short walk away; there is no pool. Parking is off-site in a nearby garage with no valet, and bar/restaurant and executive lounge experiences vary, with some early closings or service issues.

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James

Jan 28, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing hotel. Lovely room, fresh and clean interior, mid century decor but cozy and warm not sterile. The room has amazing lighting, a very comfy bed, and was very clean. The shower wasn’t the best but still very nice. Excellent location and parking garage is close by.

8

Rene

Jan 7, 2026

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Stayed 5 nights

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Michael

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Alex is great, clean and comfortable. Questionable part of town with shady people on the street. No valet and a car park two blocks away. No bellman service.

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Amandeep

Oct 2, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

This is a great hotel. The staff was amazing and were very hospitable. The gym is a 2 min walk and it’s an actual legit gym. Housekeeping was always on point and the kitchen staff were very flexible and were always open to modify their menu

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Steven

Mar 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great staff, room was neat and convenient location in the city. Workout facility is off-site.

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Kristin

Jul 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Alex is a gem! The location is near Trinity College and beautiful St. Stephen's Green - great neighborhood! But truly, it is not far from any place that you'd like to walk to in the city. The room is well-appointed, the shower is especially exceptional, and the gym (shared with two other properties) is a full workout facility (RARE in Dublin!). We would go back in a heartbeat.

10

Vincent

Nov 21, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great property and configuration of related hotels with gyms were nice

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Jennifer

Jul 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was nice. It had recently been renovated. The gym is not located in the hotel, but at a sister property that was a two minute walk. The only complaint was that the hotel bar closed early even on a Friday evening. We got back around 10:30pm and it was closed for the night.

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JD

Jul 17, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Service was excellent. View from our room was quiet and very good. Parking was a hassle. There were issues with the parking barrier and not being able to get hold of anyone on the help line.

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Chris

Oct 29, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Fantastic staff! Diego and Kyle were especially helpful. Loved the location and how easy it is to walk everywhere. The gym across the street at The Mont is fantastic and it is 24 hours. Highly recommend!!

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Cleanliness

Reviews widely describe the hotel and rooms as very clean, but a few report lapses such as stained linens or minor bathroom issues.

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Claire

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice hotel, great location. Unfortunately no rooms were available ahead of check in time but that's only a nice to have and they very quickly offered to store our bags. The communal area and rooms are all very fresh, clean and comfortable and it's clearly been well maintained. Would definitely recommend and will stay again

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James

Jan 28, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing hotel. Lovely room, fresh and clean interior, mid century decor but cozy and warm not sterile. The room has amazing lighting, a very comfy bed, and was very clean. The shower wasn’t the best but still very nice. Excellent location and parking garage is close by.

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Nanna

Dec 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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Robert John

Feb 1, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

I was very impressed by the cleanliness of the entire property and the thoughtful design details in the rooms and public areas. The staff was excellent, always friendly and attentive. The location was outstanding, with a number of popular attractions around the city centre within walking distance.

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Natalie

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The bathroom sink was stained.

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Claire

Dec 31, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Firstly, there are some good things about this hotel. Very comfortable beds, large spacious rooms and very quiet given its about 10min walk from the centre. However, this hotel was a horrible experience ftom thr start. I realised on my first evening the bedfing was stained but told by reception housekeeping only worked till 4pm so couldnt be changed. The next morning I went to reception and again asked for the bedding to be changed. Came back later to find the bed had been remade but still mucky sheets. Breakfast was fine but for money I would go else where. Staff clearly struggled to understand guest requests as I was bought hot water when I requested a latte and the next table said they were calling it alex bingo as they never got what they asked for. When checking out I was charged for double the breakfasts and also another room at first. I also raised the bedding issue and whilst very apologetic the receptionist just blamed the external laundry company not seeming to get that my issue was more with hotel staff for not rectifying the issue. I wasnt offered any compensation for having to sleep in a dirty bed just the receptionists direct email for making sure I have a clean bed if I booked again. I will definately not be booking again.

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Christine

Dec 25, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

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.

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Andrew

Jan 14, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Enteance lobby is great, quick and easy check-in with friendly staff, room was spacious, clean and comfortable, clearly they spend money and effort on the bed and bedsheets. Breakfast is very good as well. Really liked it.

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My

Jun 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great experience overall. However comfort was not great as it appears the air conditioner was not working well & there very little air flow in the room. Cleanliness not exceptional for the price. Friendly & helpful staff.

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Tamara

Jul 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everyone was helpful, our room was made available for early check in, breakfast was excellent, comfortable bed, spotless room, big enough, gorgeous decor

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious, stylish and well equipped, with very comfortable, large beds and many quiet spaces. Some guests note weak AC, occasional vibration or noise in certain rooms, and dim lighting in places.

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Lynne-Ann

Aug 21, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is lovely and the staff is great. Very accommodating. The beds are comfy and everything is clean. The air conditioning did not really cool the room. The temperature was set at 18 Celsius which is 64-65 Fahrenheit but it did not get close to that even though temperature in Dublin was below that at night. It was too hot in the room for a restful sleep for me. The staff offered to give me a fan.

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Megan

Mar 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Really enjoyed our stay at The Alex. We had a room on the front which was quiet and didn’t hear much from outside. The room was huge especially the bed! Had all the facilities we needed like hairdryer, mini fridge, Nespresso coffee machine and free waters. Great to leave luggage on check in/check out. Room was clean and just loved the luxury decor of the hotel. Used the great gym facilities at the sister hotel The Mont round the corner. In a great location to the centre of Dublin. We walked and I think it would be like 15/20 mins dependent on where you wanted to go and the area around the hotel felt safe. The Dublin express from the airport was conveniently around the corner for the drop off/pick up. Would really recommend to stay here! Only downside would be the very late check in at 4pm

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Zoe

Dec 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Linda

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The suite was generous in size. The bed was comfortable. The breakfast buffet was good. The decor was bland, could use some warmth and visual interest. The lighting in the bathroom and over the desk was horrible.

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David

Feb 13, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spacious and very comfortable with great amenities

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Adrian

Dec 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was good size, the bed was massive

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Kelly Dixon

Jan 7, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

We upgraded to the Executive King and we’re super happy we did so. The bed was amazing. We slept like babies. The amenities, the bathrobe and the Nespresso machine were, wonderful. we also had access to the executive lounge for light snacks, bottled water, and sodas, beer and wine, which was lovely after coming back to the hotel from a day of walking around Dublin. The staff members were all super nice. We really enjoyed our stay.

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Samuel

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed in Room 600 (top floor) got awoken at 5 am by the air handling unit and additional compressors. Whole room was vibrating. Said it to staff, don’t really think anyone cared. Under those circumstances room should really be used for housekeeping or hotel utilities. For €230 you would expect a night sleep.

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William

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

rooms very nicely appointed. quiet. clean. great shower.

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Don

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

High end hotel with large room and extra large comfortable bed. Room was updated, very clean and came with all the amenities associated with a higher end hotel. The room was VERY quiet...had the best blackout curtains I've ever seen at a hotel. Only complaint would be service at the breakfast area. You're asked if you want coffee or tea. I overheard another guest asking for a cappuccino. Didn't know it was an option until the third time eating there.

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Service

Service is a standout: staff are frequently described as friendly, professional and accommodating, with smooth check-ins, helpful advice and early check-ins or upgrades when possible. A few report delays or inconsistent front-desk performance.

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Philippe

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff , Simon who made our Check in was very professional

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T

Nov 28, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The front of desk were generally very bad. It took nearly 1 hour to check in and then they did not get anything right. The senior management were very good and they made every effort to make good the wrongs which I was grateful for. Overall a good hotel, but there are certainly staff problems that leaves an unpleasant taste.

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John

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great place. Staff was fabulous. Especially Simon at the front desk.

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Michele

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I had a great experience at The Alex. First and foremost, the staff at The Alex was wonderful. They were responsive to my emails before my arrival, answering all my questions promptly. Upon arrival, I was warmly greeted, and throughout my three-day stay, their friendliness was appreciated. The king room I stayed in made for a comfortable retreat. The shower was particularly enjoyable, and I appreciated the thoughtful touches like the stocked coffee, tea, coffee maker, and kettle. It was great to have my room serviced daily, keeping everything neat and tidy throughout my stay. I also loved the convenience of the cafe right on-site. Grabbing a coffee before heading out for the day was a perfect way to start each morning. The location was good—it was an easy walk to the EPIC Museum and the Jeanie Johnston, and I found the Temple Bar area to be just a short distance away. The nearby pubs like The Ginger Man and Kennedy's added to the experience; both are just a stone's throw away and created a wonderful atmosphere for enjoying a night out. The dinner at Tang, located next door, was absolutely fantastic. Overall, I highly recommend The Alex for anyone looking for a comfortable stay with excellent service and a good location. I hope I can go back someday.

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Ciara

Oct 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent hotel in an ideal location. Staff couldn’t be more helpful. Would highly recommend.

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Kevin

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Ronal

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel and excellent service.

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David

Jun 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Reception staff were exceptionally helpful/kind.

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A

Apr 26, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

On arrival (early) we were told check-in would be available between 1400-1500 and reception offered to call us when the room was ready; on return to the hotel at 1600 the room wasnt ready and despite several trips to the desk we did not get a room until after 1800; with a 1900 dinner reservation across town this was not ideal; the hotel manager was apologetic and went out of his way to try to redeem this poor start to our stay for which we were grateful but it was not a standard of service (the check-in process) which I was expecting at a hotel charging this room rate; otherwise the hotel was clean and comfortable, breakfast was very good and the hotel is well positioned for all local amenities/city centre Dublin

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Robin

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were very surprised and pleased to see how awesome thjs place is. Service and staff were outstanding. We will be going back!

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Location

Quiet, walkable base near Trinity College, museums and Grafton Street, with easy access to transport. A few mention nearby pub noise or mixed feelings about the immediate area.

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LOIS

Jul 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location within walking distance of many major attractions and restaurants.

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Michael

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Alex is great, clean and comfortable. Questionable part of town with shady people on the street. No valet and a car park two blocks away. No bellman service.

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CLAY

May 3, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The Alex is located in the perfect place to reach any place on foot that you might want to see in Dublin. There are many restaurants and pubs within a 10-15 minute stroll from the front doors.

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Liam

Jul 22, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

The staff is very helpful and check-in was a breeze. There’s an outdoor pub a few buildings over which was charming the first night of their singing but got a bit old by 1AM the next few nights. It’s very easy to get a taxi in perhaps a minute or two and it’s an easy walk to Trinity College and Merrion Green. It was a very good experience but maybe bring earplugs.

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Rodney

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location!

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Don

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Good location but still relatively quiet. 5-10 minute walk to excitement. Breakfast pricey. Staff were great. Coffee shopabonys

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Araliya

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good location.

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Alicia

Apr 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was beautiful, and in a great location. It’s relatively quiet with only a handful of pubs nearby, and just a couple blocks away from Trinity College and many of the museums. Very easy to get around.

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Christine

Dec 25, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

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.

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Adele

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very good location in city center, walking to great shopping on Grafton and bars. I would stay there again.

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Dining

Breakfast is often praised for quality and variety, though some find it pricey or average. On-site dining receives mixed feedback, with great meals for some and others citing early bar closures or inconsistent service.

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Matthew

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Clean hotel with great staff. Bedroom are very spacious and comfortable. Hotel very sterile with basic facilities. TV in room didn’t work. Issue with sockets so had to reset fuse board myself every time they stopped working. No bath robes provided. Breakfast was average. Buffet style only. Wouldn’t return

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Julie

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were all really lovely, the room was clean with a large comfortable bed, lovely decor & quiet & the breakfast was one of the best I’ve ever had in a city hotel.

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Brian

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The Alex is really a very good hotel. The service at the front desk is great, the rooms are comfortable and the hotel is in a very central location of Dublin. The only reason I have marked this hotel down is the food and beverage service. We had multiple incidents with the restaurant, and they have some policies that don't make sense (i.e. a 10 euro surcharge for room service seems excessive). Again, the front desk tried to help with the incidents, but there is definitely a disconnect there. Fortunately, Dublin is full of wonderful places to eat, so this was just a small blemish on an overall enjoyable stay.

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Don

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Good location but still relatively quiet. 5-10 minute walk to excitement. Breakfast pricey. Staff were great. Coffee shopabonys

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Wess Blair

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This establishment was incredible. The staff were incredibly friendly and the accommodations were top notch. The breakfast was also great!

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Richard

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This is a fantastic property in an exceptionally quiet neighborhood, guaranteed to deliver a great night’s sleep. The beds and linens are top-notch, and the staff couldn’t be more helpful, especially Simon at the front desk. The breakfast buffet is excellent and well worth the cost. It’s just a 10-minute walk to Grafton Street and an easy stroll to everything in central Dublin. Definitely put this one on your short list!

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hollie

Nov 16, 2023

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I will say the rooms and beds are excellent, however the amenities are just so so. The parking situation is terrible. No valet parking, they give you a map, that looks like a treasure hunt map, to a parking garage with no address. We finally found it. Upon departure are car was stuck in there, gate would not open. The restaurant was solid but the service was terrible. We sat down before 9 and the server sat us, let us know we would not be able to order dessert at the end of our meal, took our order and we never saw him again. Again, rooms are awesome but in all for what we paid all around service could have been far better.

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Andrew

Jan 14, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Enteance lobby is great, quick and easy check-in with friendly staff, room was spacious, clean and comfortable, clearly they spend money and effort on the bed and bedsheets. Breakfast is very good as well. Really liked it.

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Jennifer

Jul 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was nice. It had recently been renovated. The gym is not located in the hotel, but at a sister property that was a two minute walk. The only complaint was that the hotel bar closed early even on a Friday evening. We got back around 10:30pm and it was closed for the night.

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Emily

Apr 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Every staff member at The Alex was so accommodating, kind, and welcoming. They were the highlight of the whole experience. In addition, the facilities themselves were lovely, and they had great dining options inside the hotel. We ate breakfast there twice, got coffee from The Steam, and ordered room service, all of which were excellent. It was also an easy trek to Trinity College, Grafton Street, and Temple Bar, which are at most, a 20 minute walk from the hotel. Overall, The Alex is a great find with excellent customer service!

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