The Alex
The Alex
The 4-star design hotel is located in Dublin city centre, steps away from the National Gallery, Trinity College and 700m from the shops of Grafton Street. It boasts bedrooms with en-suite 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 specialised 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 300m away from the gardens in Merrion Square and Dublin Airport is 10km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Fitness centre
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Lift
- Heating
SustainabilityThis property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Green Key (FEE)
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Guests who stayed here loved
- HHelena
Ireland“Excellent service, super comfy room and tasty breakfast. Very central location.” 
Rose Ireland“The staff were so helpful and efficient especially Simon on front desk. Very helpful and nothing too much trouble”
Garrett Ireland“Fantastic hotel, amazing staff. All round a great location to stay in Dublin. Simon on reception is a natural in the hospitality business, he was very welcoming, and made sure everything was perfect during our stay. He is a great asset to the hotel.”- Louise Ireland“Have stayed a few times at the Alex when in Dublin and the size of the rooms versus others at higher prices is such a treat. Both bed, room and bathroom incredibly spacious. Always an easy experience. Staff very helpful bringing water and towels...”
Ken Ireland“Great location, parking accommodated at a reasonable price. Staff were excellent. Room was very comfortable, clean and everything was well n excellent working order. No noise from the street below despite the central location.”
Nigel
United Kingdom“The staff, rooms, beds, breakfast, and location was perfect for a short break. Plus the executive lounge was a nice touch.”
Aida
Kazakhstan“Location is great, not noisy but close to the main park of Dublin, where you can run. Other sightseeings are very close. The bed was fantastic. Breakfast has gluten free options and healthy smoothies, it was really nice. The service was polite....”- Sascha Ireland“This was absolutely perfect. Nice, big and clean rooms. Staff were very friendly, helpful. Location was perfect and in a safe area in Dublin City centre. Close to lots of good bars and restaurants. I would definitely recommend staying here!”
Jenny United Kingdom“Hotel was beautiful, great location , Simon on reception was beyond helpful and fantastic at his job”
Elizabeth United Kingdom“The central location made it very easy to walk around the city, but was still quiet enough to not be disturbed at night. The room was clean, spacious and well decorated. The staff were exemplary throughout our stay, letting us check in early as...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- The Carriage Restaurant
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free
Facilities of The AlexGreat facilities! Review score, 9.2
Most popular facilities
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Fitness centre
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Lift
- Heating
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- TV
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPublic parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 18 per day.
- Street parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Luggage storage
- Fax/photocopying
- Dry cleaning
- Laundry
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting/banquet facilities
Reception services
- Invoice provided
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Safety deposit box
General
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Lift
- Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
- Fitness
- Fitness centre
Languages spoken
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
House rulesThe Alex takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine printNeed-to-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 identification 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
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The Alex is 0.7 miles from the centre of Dublin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at The Alex include:
- Double
- Twin
- Suite
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Check-in at The Alex is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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The Alex has 1 restaurant:
- The Carriage Restaurant
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The prices at The Alex may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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The Alex offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Fitness centre
- Fitness
