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The Alex
4 stars

The Alex

41-47 Fenian Street, Dublin, Ireland
Dublin, Ireland
See location+353 1607 3700
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$146
Cheapest

rate per night

9.1
Wonderful
based on 1660 reviews
1,660 reviews
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Classic room
King room
Executive room

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The Alex is a luxury hotel located in the center of Dublin and only a short distance from Trinity College, the shops of Grafton Street, and the National Gallery. This 4-star business hotel is six miles from Dublin Airport and an 11-minute walk from the nearest public transit. The hotel offers 103 non-smoking, air-conditioned guest rooms with super king-size beds.

Rooms include the classic king, twin room, executive king, junior suite, and Alex Suite. The classic king comes with a number of amenities including 24-hour room service, a 50-inch smart television with Chromecast, and complimentary high-speed wireless Internet. There is a private bathroom with a rain forest walk-in shower, an in-room safe, tea and coffee making facilities, a Robert radio, and a hairdryer.

Suites offer access to the Executive Loung, a living area, and comfortable bathrobes and slippers. The suites also come with complimentary mineral water and a Nespresso coffee machine. The Alex Suite has all the amenities above as well as additional extras for a luxury experience.

The Alex offers a bar and restaurant that focuses on meals made with fresh, local ingredients as well as a selection of cocktails. Some of the other dining options in the area include Ginger Man, Offbeat Donut Co., Pearl Brasserie, and JP Mooneys.

Core Fitness Club is available 24/7 to guests of the hotel and offers the latest cardiovascular and weight training equipment. The hotel also offers meeting and event spaces with room for up to 400 guests.

Rating
9.1
Wonderful
Based on 1,660 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at The Alex

  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee machine
  • Business center
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Services and conveniences

  • Business center
  • Express check-out
  • Bottle of water
  • Safety deposit box
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • 24hr front desk

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating

Media and entertainment

  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • TV
  • Smartphone dock

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Coffee machine
  • Special diet menus (on request)

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Increased accessibility
  • Elevator

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

General

  • Slippers
  • Storage available

Family friendly

  • Kids meals
  • Babysitting or child care

Parking and transportation

  • Parking

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping

Fitness

  • Fitness center

Reviews of The Alex

9.1
Wonderful
1660 verified ratings
Wonderful
971
Very good
317
Good
183
Okay
77
Fair
63
Mediocre
27
Poor
28

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the great location and friendly staff, making it easy to explore Dublin. However, many expressed disappointment with the lack of basic amenities, high prices for the facilities, and issues with room comfort and cleanliness.
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Location10 out of 10
Cleanliness9 out of 10
Atmosphere8.5 out of 10
Bed Comfort3 out of 10
Service2.5 out of 10
Value for Price2 out of 10
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6.2
Okay
Constanza, May 2019
Pros (+) Breakfast room service
Cons (-) Crib the provided us was stained and in terrible shape. They did replace it after we called. There are no hooks in the bathroom to hang towels, no robes or slippers, and only instant coffee and black team(no decaf tea) in your room. They also don’t have a doorman When we called downstairs to request help with our bags upon check out we were told they were too busy and wouldn’t be available for “a ...
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5.1
Fair
Kieran, Jul 2018
Pros (+) Clean,Staff ok
Cons (-) Very expensive for basic facilities. No parking on site,terrible breakfast,tiny no atmosphere Bar on site,roadworks all around the Hotel,

Location

41-47 Fenian Street, Dublin

What's nearby

  • Leinster House355 yd
  • Trinity College0.4 mi
  • Grafton Street0.4 mi
  • St. Stephen's Green0.5 mi
  • Grand Canal0.5 mi
  • O'Connell Street0.6 mi
  • Dublin Castle0.7 mi
  • St. Mary's Pro Cathedral0.7 mi
  • Dublin City Centre0.8 mi
  • Christ Church Cathedral0.9 mi
  • St. Patrick's Cathedral0.9 mi
  • 3Arena1 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 4:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about The Alex

Low season

December

High season

August

Average price (weeknight)

$295

Average price (weekend night)

$268
Cheapest month to stay with an average 25% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 61% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at The Alex

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at The Alex

  • If you’re after a cheap room at The Alex, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in December and February.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at The Alex, plan to stay on a Saturday or Sunday. The most expensive day is usually Monday.
  • The cheapest price a room at The Alex was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $324, while the most expensive was $324.
  • How long should you stay at The Alex? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.
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FAQs when booking at The Alex

  • Where is The Alex located?

    The Alex is located at 41-47 Fenian Street in Temple Bar - St. Stephen's Green, 0.5 miles from the center of Dublin. Leinster House is the closest landmark to The Alex.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Alex?

    Check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at The Alex.

  • Does The Alex offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Alex offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is The Alex from the airport?

    The Alex is 6.1 miles from Dublin. The Alex is 71.2 miles from Holyhead Anglesey.

  • How does KAYAK find such great The Alex hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at The Alex in Dublin and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at The Alex and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for The Alex.

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Good to know

Value for money

8.8

Distance to city center

0.5 mi

Nearest Airport

Dublin

Distance to airport

5.9 mi