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41-47 Fenian Street, D2 Dublin, Ireland
#23 of 156 hotels in Dublin
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 1284 hotel reviews
8.8Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.4
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Comfort
9.4
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Location
9.2
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Facilities
9.0
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Staff
9.2
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Value for money
8.1
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Free WiFi
9.2
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Reviewed: April 25, 2024
Mary
Australia7 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Great central location”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No drinking glasses in the room other than in the bathroom. Even if a room doesn’t have a mini bar guests need glasses to drink out of (that are not from the bathroom). Coffee cups in the room weren’t cleaned properly each day. No bottle opener.
Great central location. Comfortable bed and cool room decor.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 24, 2024
Zoe
Jersey6 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No residence bar after 11 to social with friends
Good size room and very comfortable
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 23, 2024
Nikki
Jersey8 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Wry enjoyable stay at The Alex. Staff were great. Hotel clean, modern and very plush”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Modern, clean, lonely bedroom and bathroom
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 23, 2024
Sinead
Ireland30 Reviews2 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
rOOM VERY COMFORTABLE, FACILITIES EXCELLENT, STAFF LOVELY
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 21, 2024
Leona
United States of America12 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing!
Spacious room, super clean and chic. The bed was SO comfortable. Gym is at a sister hotel around the corner but super close and really well equipped!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: April 20, 2024
Jack
United Kingdom2 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The Room was wonderful, and the staff were extremely helpful and welcoming. Breakfast was pretty good too.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: April 14, 2024
Laura
Ireland1 review9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There was a distinct smell off the duvet cover which i didn't like.. It was like when you leave washed clothes too long in the washing machine before drying them,
The room was spacious, relaxing, and very comfortable The bed was perfect and the duvet was amazing
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 11, 2024
Deirdre
United States of America2 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Happy that they gave us room at 11am when we arrived.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 8, 2024
Marc
Ireland26 Reviews7 helpful votes10“Superb Hotel”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Location. Comfort. Staff were brilliant
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 4, 2024
Casconi
United States of America5 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The instructions for the parking garage/car park can be clearer. The parking garage /car park is shared by 3 hotels, and it is a short walk from the hotel. The room was a bit warm and we turned down the Air Conditioning, but we opted into opening a window. There is a bar on the corner from the hotel, so it may be a bit noisy throughout the evening (we did not mind this part though).
The location was right on the outskirts of Dublin. It was great! We did not dine in the restaurant but ordered room service. The food and the service was exceptional. Rooms were comfortable and the bathroom was beautiful. Wi-Fi was great without interruptions. We will return and we recommend!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: April 4, 2024
Leah
United States of America5 Reviews10“Wonderful customer service!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We liked everything.
The service at the Alex was excellent. The staff went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable even giving my husband a box of chocolates for his birthday. The room was so comfortable. Our favorite was the rainfall shower!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: April 2, 2024
Elacia
United Kingdom1 review10“Perfect! Great staff and very comfortable. Would come back!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room was rather hot as the air conditioning could be a little temperamental. However, once we’re were provided a spare key to keep the air conditioning going when we were out, it was fine
The hotel was really clean and nicely designed. The bed was very comfortable and staff were always polite and on hand.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: April 1, 2024
Lyndsay
United Kingdom6 Reviews10“Nice and relaxing hotel with lovely staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff very friendly and hotel immaculate and modern . In a nice quiet street
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 31, 2024
Reuben
United Kingdom1 review10“Great place with very nice staff , highly recommended”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very nice hotel well kept
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 31, 2024
Tilly
United Kingdom2 Reviews10“Great hotel for a city break.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great style and facilities. Location was not too busy but walking distance to most of the popular locations and Temple bar area. Lots of coffee shops in the immediate area when you leave the hotel. Staff were excellent and couldn’t do enough for us from facilitating early check in, to giving us recommendations for tourist spots.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 22, 2024
Ellis
United Kingdom3 Reviews10“We loved staying here. The hotel was lovely and the stay went beyond to make our stay more specio,”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location, lovely hotel and amazing staff
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 22, 2024
Megan
United Kingdom3 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Lovely hotel, smart, well designed, exceptional staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We thought the complimentary toiletries were a little stingy, not enough shower gel in the sachet for 2 people for 2 nights and it didn’t get topped up during turndown - and there was no toothpaste. Just could be better considering the quality of the rest of the hotel. The toiletries that were provided were decent though, Paul Costello branded. I also really liked the lighting in the whole hotel, no harsh spotlights but good quality mood lighting. An exception to this would be good for a cosmetic light / mirror light in the bathroom or at the desk, to give guests the option of good lighting for doing make-up etc.
We really enjoyed our stay, the hotel is beautifully done the small details are luxurious, and we liked the art too. the staff were very welcoming and friendly, stored our luggage for us when we needed it and left a nice tray of treats in our room for my husband’s birthday which was a lovely touch.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 19, 2024
Patrick
Ireland2 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 18, 2024
James
United Kingdom5 Reviews10“Excellent rooms, location, food and staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Check-in process could be quicker.
Nice staff, great location, comfy beds, good food.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 18, 2024
Thomas
Switzerland56 Reviews14 helpful votes8.0“Solid Stay in Dublin”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • King Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
A luggage rack in the room would have been practical, as well as a real night table to place some things within easier reach than on the ledge at the top of the bed.
This comfortable hotel is conveniently located, away from the traffic, but still within easy walking distance to the very heart of Dublin. As long as one is in the mood for a full Irish/English breakfast, the offer is just fine. When, after three consecutive mornings of that heavy fare I felt like something different for my last breakfast, it became quite apparent that there is not much else to feed on. Some honey comb but no real honey, a limited bread selection, no waffles, no (edible) cakes, nothing made-to-order at all, and only a very small fruit selection (with some good Irish yogurt, though). And there is no `special,' ... instead, everything repeats in something of a groundhog-day experience. Apart from that noticeable breakfast monotonicity no complaints at all.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 17, 2024
John
Sweden8 Reviews10“Great hotel for a week end escape in Dublin”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
nothing bad to comment on.
Good breakfast with enough choices, great smoked bacon and good sortiment of fruits.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: March 14, 2024
Amanda
United Kingdom6 Reviews10“Fabulous”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not one bad thing to say.
The room was spacious, clean and stylish with a huge and extremely comfortable bed. It’s in a great location, right by the museums and art gallery.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 9, 2024
Maria
Ireland1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great room, and great service. Everything was comfortable.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 5, 2024
Strickland
United Kingdom2 Reviews10“Lovely people lovely property.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Stylish, newly fitted, and extremely clean room. Staff were wonderful including Robson who checked me in for a complex booking.
Stayed in March 2024
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