The Alex
US$257
/ night
Avg. for October
Prices for The Alex
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US$257
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Alex average US$174 in the cheapest month (January) and US$461 in the most expensive month (September), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$174 |
| February | US$187 |
| March | US$254 |
| April | US$254 |
| May | US$353 |
| June | US$359 |
| July | US$333 |
| August | US$336 |
| September | US$461 |
| October | US$257 |
| November | US$222 |
| December | US$214 |
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Most expensive: September (~US$461)
Cheapest: January (~US$174)
About this property
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hotel include shopping on site and a banqu...
Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hotel include shopping on site and a banquet hall.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.
Dining
Enjoy a meal at The Carriage or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 103 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Location
The Alex is in the heart of Dublin, within a 5-minute walk of Trinity College and National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Aviva Stadium and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from O'Connell Street.
What's nearby
Trinity College(0.2 Miles)
Merrion Square(0.2 Miles)
National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square(0.3 Miles)
Grand Canal(0.3 Miles)
Baggot Street(0.4 Miles)
The Book of Kells(0.5 Miles)
National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology(0.5 Miles)
St. Stephen's Green(0.5 Miles)
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum(0.5 Miles)
River Liffey(0.5 Miles)
Grafton Street(0.5 Miles)
International Financial Services Centre(0.6 Miles)
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre(0.6 Miles)
Molly Malone Statue(0.6 Miles)
Dublin Tourism Centre(0.6 Miles)
The preferred airport for The Alex is Dublin Airport (DUB)(8.6 Miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Dry cleaning
Housekeeping
Banquet facilities
Location
41-47 Fenian Street, Dublin, Ireland
Trinity College (0.2 Miles)
Merrion Square (0.2 Miles)
National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square (0.3 Miles)
Grand Canal (0.3 Miles)
Baggot Street (0.4 Miles)
The Book of Kells (0.5 Miles)
Room options
9
Executive Room
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
4
Suite, 1 Bedroom
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 3
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Separate Bathtub and Shower
5
Junior Suite
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 3
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
4
Classic Twin Room
Room details
2 Single Beds
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
5
Classic Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
Guest reviews of The Alex
9.1
Superb
Based on 1,254 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
22%
Couple
42%
Family
15%
Group
16%
Solo
3%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
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.
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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
28 Jan 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.
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
7 Jan 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
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Kein Pool
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Michael
30 Jun 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.
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.
10
Amandeep
2 Oct 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
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
21 Mar 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great staff, room was neat and convenient location in the city. Workout facility is off-site.
Great staff, room was neat and convenient location in the city. Workout facility is off-site.
10
Kristin
19 Jul 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.
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.
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Vincent
21 Nov 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Great property and configuration of related hotels with gyms were nice
Great property and configuration of related hotels with gyms were nice
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Jennifer
9 Jul 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.
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
17 Jul 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.
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.
10
Chris
29 Oct 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!!
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
31 Mar 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
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
10
James
28 Jan 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.
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
30 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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Robert John
1 Feb 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.
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
1 Jun 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The bathroom sink was stained.
The bathroom sink was stained.
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Claire
31 Dec 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.
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.
10
Christine
25 Dec 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.
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
14 Jan 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.
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
18 Jun 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.
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
11 Jul 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
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
21 Aug 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.
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
7 Mar 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
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
29 Dec 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.
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
1 Aug 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.
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.
10
David
13 Feb 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Room was spacious and very comfortable with great amenities
Room was spacious and very comfortable with great amenities
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Adrian
22 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was good size, the bed was massive
Room was good size, the bed was massive
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Kelly Dixon
7 Jan 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.
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
4 Nov 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.
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
26 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
rooms very nicely appointed. quiet. clean. great shower.
rooms very nicely appointed. quiet. clean. great shower.
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Don
27 May 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.
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
17 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great staff , Simon who made our Check in was very professional
Great staff , Simon who made our Check in was very professional
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T
28 Nov 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.
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
11 Nov 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great place. Staff was fabulous. Especially Simon at the front desk.
Great place. Staff was fabulous. Especially Simon at the front desk.
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Michele
23 Sept 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.
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.
10
Ciara
30 Oct 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent hotel in an ideal location. Staff couldn’t be more helpful. Would highly recommend.
Excellent hotel in an ideal location. Staff couldn’t be more helpful. Would highly recommend.
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Kevin
7 Aug 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.
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
17 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great hotel and excellent service.
Great hotel and excellent service.
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David
11 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Reception staff were exceptionally helpful/kind.
Reception staff were exceptionally helpful/kind.
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A
26 Apr 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
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
10 Sept 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!
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
15 Jul 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location within walking distance of many major attractions and restaurants.
Great location within walking distance of many major attractions and restaurants.
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Michael
30 Jun 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.
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
3 May 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.
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
22 Jul 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.
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
14 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location!
Great location!
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Don
4 Sept 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
Good location but still relatively quiet. 5-10 minute walk to excitement. Breakfast pricey. Staff were great. Coffee shopabonys
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Araliya
28 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Good location.
Good location.
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Alicia
29 Apr 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.
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
25 Dec 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.
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
27 May 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.
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
22 Jun 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
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
29 Mar 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.
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
27 Jul 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.
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.
10
Don
4 Sept 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
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
19 Jun 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!
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
17 Jun 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!
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
16 Nov 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.
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.
10
Andrew
14 Jan 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.
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
9 Jul 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.
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
6 Apr 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!
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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Erin
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location close to Trinity College, the National Gallery, Marion Square Park, and Grafton Street. The bar and restaurant were nice. We ate dinner at the restaurant. It took a while for our food to be served but when it got there it was hot and delicious. Everyone was pleasant and helpful. The hotel was very clean and the bedroom was spacious. Decent closet and drawer space. The bathroom was small but functional. There was a mini fridge, electric tea pot and espresso maker. We appreciated the milk and soy creamers in the fridge. High point was definitely the location. Easy to get around Dublin from there, nice safe neighborhood.
Great location close to Trinity College, the National Gallery, Marion Square Park, and Grafton Street. The bar and restaurant were nice. We ate dinner at the restaurant. It took a while for our food to be served but when it got there it was hot and delicious. Everyone was pleasant and helpful. The hotel was very clean and the bedroom was spacious. Decent closet and drawer space. The bathroom was small but functional. There was a mini fridge, electric tea pot and espresso maker. We appreciated the milk and soy creamers in the fridge. High point was definitely the location. Easy to get around Dublin from there, nice safe neighborhood.
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Cynthia
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
The Alex was the best hotel I’ve ever stayed in. Clean, spacious, great location and awesome staff. I look forward to staying there again next trip.
The Alex was the best hotel I’ve ever stayed in. Clean, spacious, great location and awesome staff. I look forward to staying there again next trip.
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Laura
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Ver my nice for a party of 4 (2 rooms), very central
Ver my nice for a party of 4 (2 rooms), very central
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Monique
8 Sept 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Great stay.locved the hotel
Great stay.locved the hotel
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Jessica
1 Sept 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Very good hotell, we recomend it
Very good hotell, we recomend it
FAQs about The Alex
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.
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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.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- 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.
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