Reviews of The Alex 4 stars
41-47 Fenian Street, D2 Dublin, Ireland
#20 of 165 hotels in Dublin
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 1020 hotel reviews
9.1Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.5
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Comfort
9.5
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Location
9.4
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Facilities
9.2
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Staff
9.5
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Value for money
8.7
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Free WiFi
8.8
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Reviewed: 8 July 2025
Marian
United Kingdom21 reviews4 helpful votes10“Great Hotel & Staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The hotel was in a perfect location, close to restaurants, bars and parks. The gym was very good. Lots of machines and free weights. So quiet and super clean. Simon , the receptionist that checked us in was amazing. Very helpful and informative. We will definitely come back.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 8 July 2025
John
United States14 reviews1 helpful vote10“Very comfortable hotel with exceptionally helpful staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
The only minor issue was the temperature of the shower water fluctuated.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 8 July 2025
Dieter
Australia50 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“We loved the Alex so much and Dublin we stayed an extra 3 days”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Alex was a great find! In fact we liked it so much we stayed three extra nights. From the moment we arrived the staff and especially Simon on reception went out of their way to help us. They were friendly yet efficient and nothing was too much trouble. Rooms were comfortable and the breakfast had a great selection. It was situated right near Trinity College and within easy walking distance around all of Dublin.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 7 July 2025
Edward
United States33 reviews4 helpful votes9.0“Comfortable hotel well located”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast needs a boost for a over $400/night hotel. If you don't eat ham, choices are limited. Possibly add some smoked salmon?? Bath amenities also could be more generous: facial soaps, q tips, etc.
Very good location. Decent room size for a day stay. Comfortable bed.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 4 July 2025
Bernice
United Kingdom1 review8.0“A lovely one night stay friendly team will be back...”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
There wasn't anything I disliked.
Loved the location very central but quiet, the room was very comfortable especially the bed. Breakfast was very good but it would be good to have a choice of egg just not scramble egg.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 3 July 2025
Aileen
United States6 reviews8.0“Very comfortable and would stay again”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The bathroom products, it didn’t match the aesthetic of the room or hotel having them in generic containers on the wall with a basic label.
Location and the style/finishes.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 3 July 2025
Melanie
Australia169 reviews12 helpful votes8.0“Good stay in a good location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Junior Suite
- • Stayed 4 nights
Hotel was very expensive. Breakfast was very ordinary buffet style. Quite disappointing. Meal in the restaurant also solid but not great (and for the charges it should have been great)
Our room was good. Bed was huge and comfy. Mini bar didn't work, but staff rectified it as soon as we told them. Staff were friendly and helpful with directions around town etc. Chips in the restaurant were excellent (hand cut ones)
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 1 July 2025
Chris
United Kingdom9 reviews10“Zaida on the reception desk added a lot to my stay here. Outstanding service.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
I arrived on a motorcycle and the carpark is a bit of a track especially with all my gear, plus the barrier was playing up at the time.
The location was great and the road outside was not too busy. All the staff were great (especially Zaida) she couldn't do enough to help.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 29 June 2025
Karen
United Kingdom6 reviews8.0“Very comfortable stay. Well looked after. Quite and walkable to centre”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No easy way to dry towels so needed clean ones each day. No privacy glass on windows (room overlooked by office block) and so curtains needed to stay shut
Really clean. Nice environment/atmosphere
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 27 June 2025
Robin
United Kingdom10 reviews3 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Modern, fast WiFi, good breakfast, good location
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 25 June 2025
Anthony
Ireland32 reviews10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Enjoyed everything
Lovely hotel, the staff were lovely and very helpful. Would highly recommend.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 14 June 2025
An
Germany66 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Friendly staff and comfy beds”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The height of the bed was a bit inconvenient (I literally had to climb in). Basically no view from our room.
The bed was super comfy! And the staff were sooo friendly
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 6 June 2025
Anna
Ireland7 reviews1 helpful vote10“Fab experience”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The hotel's location is great, a short walk to Grafton street and around the corner from the train station. The hotel is very quiet, I couldn't hear any traffic even though the hotel is close to quite a busy street. The staff are very friendly and helpful Would gladly stay here again
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 5 June 2025
Elizabeth
United States9 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Great Location in Dublin”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The hotel has a great location in Dublin near Trinity College. Very clean and modern. The staff was very helpful with any questions we had.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 2 June 2025
Thomas
United States5 reviews9.0“Quiet location and VERY comfortable room”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Had a minor hiccup trying to get dinner at the onsite Carriage restaurant and had to eat elsewhere but it wouldn't keep us from staying there again.
Front Desk staff was amazing and very helpful (Simon, Samary, etc.), Loved the design of the Executive room # 520 on the 5th floor, the modern furniture, lighting controls, the wood and marble accents, super comfortable King size bed similar to USA size (unlike many that are actually Queen sized by USA standards), Dyson hair dryer (WOW!!), Commercial Nespresso Coffee Machine in the room with regular and decaf pods (creamer packs in mini-fridge), Electric tea Kettle, plus an assortment of cocoa, instant coffee, tea, and and Irish shortbread cookies. Walking distance to Trinity College and the National Library of Ireland and many cafes/pubs.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 25 May 2025
Rupa
United Kingdom17 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Excellent place to stay !”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing to dislike
Great location , beautifully furnished & maintained - great staff .
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 24 May 2025
Yusuf
United States80 reviews13 helpful votes9.0“Escape to Dublin!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Having to pay extra to get the room available a wee early for us early morning arrivers!
Fantastic location, cloud comfortable bed, lovely shower, great breakfast, liked the access to the Executive Lounge and the friendly staff and prompt housekeeping service.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 24 May 2025
Mairead
Ireland2 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast service could improve
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 22 May 2025
Edward
United States7 reviews9.0“Comfortable, clean and convenient”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nice amenities, comfortable beds and rooms.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 19 May 2025
Ben
United Kingdom1 review10“Perfect hotel and staff”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
High standard without being pretentious
Great staff and facilities in hotel- reception staff were friendly and very welcoming. Location of hotel great
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 18 May 2025
Cathryn
Australia33 reviews2 helpful votes10“It was too short!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
We were truly impressed by every aspect of our stay and we wished we had planned to stay longer!
From checking in early, we were warmly welcomed at Reception, our room was excellent, staff in the restaurant in the evening were friendly and breakfast the next morning surpassed all expectations. Check out was easy and helpful.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 14 May 2025
Sherry
United States5 reviews1 helpful vote10“A perfect visit thanks to front desk staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Staff, amenities, cleanliness, location
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 12 May 2025
Deborah
United States3 reviews10“Awesome vacation.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very comfortable beds clean rooms and perfect location.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 11 May 2025
William
United States5 reviews9.0“Very nice rooms, wonderful staff, and great location for Dublin.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Espresso machine was not working very well.
Spacious, modern room. Very kind and helpful staff.
Stayed in May 2025
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