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title: "The Alex, Dublin: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Alex in Dublin: rated 9.0 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hotel · ★★★★
# The Alex

George's Dock, Dublin, Ireland

9.0 ·  Excellent 76 reviews ·  #29 #29 of 152 in Dublin ·  9.3 Location score
## About The Alex

The Alex is a hotel in George's Dock, Dublin, Ireland. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 76 reviews. Facilities include free breakfast, bar, gym, free wi-fi. It is 840 m from the centre of Dublin. The nearest airport, Dublin Airport (DUB), is 9.7 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 15

41-47 Fenian Street [thealexhotel.ie](https://www.thealexhotel.ie/)

## How The Alex scores

Better rated than 84% of hotels in Dublin

-   Guest rating **9.0**
-   Location **9.3**
-   Facilities **4.2**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **1.5**
-   Beach access **1.6**
-   Public transport **9.9**

Dublin average

## Amenities

Free breakfastBarGymFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Gym

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.3**/10

- **Walk grade:** **95**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **101**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **40**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Sandymount Strand</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.5 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Dublin Pearse railway station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">180 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Dublin Airport (DUB)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">22 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Dublin</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">840 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">14 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   The Wilde Experience100 m
-   National Gallery of Ireland220 m
-   Trinity College Zoological Museum230 m
-   Zoology Museum240 m
-   Natural History Museum340 m
-   State Heraldic Museum350 m

## The Alex: in detail

The Alex provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. The hotel offers taxi amenities to assist you in discovering your desired offerings in Dublin. When arriving by car, take advantage of the hotel's convenient on-site parking facilities. The hotel offers reception amenities including express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. Should you require assistance, the ticket service and tours can also aid in booking tickets and securing reservations at the finest shows and events in the vicinity. Whether it's an extended stay or simply needing fresh attire, dry cleaning service and laundry service provided by hotel ensures your cherished travel garments stay spotless and accessible. Your stay will be comfortable with the presence of room service and daily housekeeping as an in-room amenity for your relaxation and enjoyment. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure your satisfaction, certain rooms in the hotel come fitted with linen service for a more pleasant stay. In select rooms, visitors can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television, in-room video streaming and cable TV for their entertainment needs. Within specific rooms, a refrigerator, bottled water and a coffee or tea maker is conveniently available for your use. Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, hotel offers a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes within a few chosen chambers. Start your day stress-free at The Alex as breakfast is made available for you on the premises. Various excellent meal offerings at hotel ensure that enticing and easily accessible options are constantly available. Upon your arrival, don't miss experiencing bar for enjoyable in-house evening entertainment. Throughout the day, engage in the entertaining activities available at The Alex. Guests who enjoy maintaining their fitness regimen while on holiday can visit the fitness center provided by hotel.

### Compare

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## Questions about The Alex

### How do guests rate The Alex?

The Alex has a guest rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 76 reviews, which is better than 84% of rated hotels in Dublin.

### Does The Alex include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### Is there parking at The Alex?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is The Alex from the airport?

The nearest airport, Dublin Airport (DUB), is 9.7 km away in a straight line.

### Is The Alex close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 2.5 km from the hotel.

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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