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title: "The Alex vs The Davenport: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick The Alex. It leads in 1 of 7 categories. The Alex or The Davenport in Dublin? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/the-alex-dublin-vs-the-davenport-dublin/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-18
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# The Alex vs The Davenport

Both are in Dublin, 50 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · George's Dock
## [The Alex](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-alex-dublin/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 9.3

- **Score by category:** 1 of 7

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2188131/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · George's Dock
## [The Davenport](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-davenport-dublin/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 9.4

- **Score by category:** 0 of 7

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2195476/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The Alex

It leads in 1 of 7 categories. 50 m apart.

### Choose The Alex if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.8)
-   breakfast included

### Why is The Alex better than The Davenport?

1.  Includes free breakfast

### Why is The Davenport better than The Alex?

No clear advantages in our data.

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | The Alex | The Davenport |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Location | 9.3 | 9.4 |
| Facilities | 8.3  (+1.6) | 6.7 |
| Families | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Beach access | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 9.9 | 9.7 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.9  (+0.2) | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 9.0  (+0.2) | 8.8 |
| Number of reviews | 76  (+25) | 51 |
| Rank in Dublin | top 16%  (+18%) | top 34% |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.3 | 9.4 |
| Distance to George's Dock centre | 830 m | 860 m |
| To the beach | 2.5 km | 2.6 km |
| To public transport | 180 m | 210 m |
| To the airport | 9.7 km | 9.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 101 | 122  (+21) |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Listed amenities | 18  (+2) | 16 |
| Policies |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |

## Location

50 m apart

The Alex: city centre: 840 m, nearest station Dublin Pearse railway station: 180 m, Dublin Airport (DUB): 9.7 km, beach: 2.5 km, 101 places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

The Davenport: city centre: 800 m, nearest station Dublin Pearse railway station: 210 m, Dublin Airport (DUB): 9.7 km, beach: 2.6 km, 122 places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Dublin

[Dublin weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/ireland/leinster/dublin/weather)

## The Alex or The Davenport: common questions

### Which is better, The Alex or The Davenport?

The Alex leads in 1 of 7 categories, including facilities.

### Which is cheaper, The Alex or The Davenport?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are The Alex and The Davenport?

The two hotels are 50 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/the-alex-dublin-vs-the-davenport-dublin/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/