The Alex – A Favorite for Families in Dublin
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
The Alex offers 103 rooms ranging from 30 to 48 sq m, including Classic King, Classic Twin, Executive King, Junior Suites, and the Alex Suite. All feature king-size Posturepedic Opulence mattresses, 49-inch smart TVs with Chromecast, rainforest walk-in showers, and Dublin's fastest hotel Wi-Fi. Executive rooms and suites include access to the Executive Lounge, Nespresso machines, and bathrobes with slippers. Interconnecting rooms are available for families or groups.
Dining & Bars
The Carriage Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with locally sourced ingredients. The Secret Garden offers al fresco dining with a retractable roof and heaters. Steam Café provides barista coffee and healthy snacks Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Room service is available from noon to 9:15 PM.
Fitness & Meetings
Core Fitness, located a 2-minute walk away, offers 24/7 access with over 30 pieces of equipment including Precor treadmills, spinning bikes, and rowing machines. The hotel features three meeting spaces: The Orient (395 sq m), The Odyssey, and The Rovos (52 sq m), all equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi and AV technology. The Secret Garden is available for private events.
Location & Transport
The Alex is on Fenian Street, 200 m from Dublin Pearse Station (DART and commuter rail) and an 8-minute walk from the Dawson Street Luas stop (Green Line). It is a 3-minute walk to Merrion Square, 10 minutes to Grafton Street, and 12 minutes to Trinity College. Dublin Airport is 15 km away, accessible via Dublin Express Bus Route 784 from a stop near the Davenport Hotel.
Guest Services
Services include 24-hour reception, an open-plan work hub with high-speed Wi-Fi, and the Executive Lounge (open until 7 PM) for guests in executive rooms and suites. Alexander Court Car Park is on Fenian Street with access via code. The hotel offers event planning for meetings, social gatherings, and private dining. Vouchers for stays or dining can be purchased online.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Ironing facilities
