The Alex vs Buswells Hotel
Both are in Dublin, 440 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★George's Dock
The Alex
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Hotel★★★Baggotrath North
Buswells Hotel
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 9.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Pick The Alex
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 440 m apart.
Why is The Alex better than Buswells Hotel?
- 1380 m closer to the beach (2.5 km vs 2.9 km)−380 m
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 3200 m closer to public transport−200 m
- 4More guest reviews (76 vs 25), so the rating is more reliable×3.0
Why is Buswells Hotel better than The Alex?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 9.0)+0.4
- 249 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+49
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Alex vs Buswells Hotel: which hotel is better? | The Alex | Buswells Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 9.4 +0.4 |
| Location | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| Facilities | 8.3 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 4.5 | – |
| Beach access | 1.6 +1.3 | 0.3 |
| Public transport | 9.9 +1.1 | 8.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 | 9.0 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 9.4 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 76 +51 | 25 |
| Rank in Dublin | top 16% | top 12% +4% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 840 m | 600 m −230 m |
| To the beach | 2.5 km −380 m | 2.9 km |
| To public transport | 180 m −200 m | 380 m |
| To the airport | 9.7 km | 9.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 101 | 150 +49 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Listed amenities | 18 +11 | 7 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | – | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:30 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| EV charging | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
440 m apart
The Alex or Buswells Hotel: common questions
Which is better, The Alex or Buswells Hotel?
The Alex leads in 2 of 4 categories, including beach access, public transport. Buswells Hotel is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, The Alex or Buswells Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Buswells Hotel is closer: 600 m from the centre, against 840 m for The Alex.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The Alex is 2.5 km from the nearest beach; Buswells Hotel is 2.9 km.
How far apart are The Alex and Buswells Hotel?
The two hotels are 440 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score