The Alex
At a glance: 4-star · Renovated 2017 · 103 rooms
Near: National Museum of Ireland · 5 min walk
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450 m away · 35A Kildare St, Dublin 2, D02 YK38, Ireland
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Dear Mr. Curtis, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at The Alex and had a pleasant experience with our team. It’s always a pleasure to know that our guests have enjoyed their time with us, and we truly appreciate you choosing to stay at The Alex. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. Warmest regards, Megi Guest Relations The Alex Hotel
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For dining, The Alex has its own options: The Carriage Restaurant serves meals with a full bar, Steam Cafe offers coffee and light bites, and The Secret Garden is an outdoor terrace for cocktails and al fresco dining. Nearby, St. Stephen's Green Shopping Centre is a short walk away and likely has cafes and eateries. You can also explore Grafton Street, a short stroll from the hotel, for a variety of restaurants and food spots. For a quick bite or snacks, there is a SPAR close by. These choices give you plenty of convenient options right around the hotel.
The Alex sits in Dublin's city center, just off Merrion Square, a short stroll from Trinity College and Grafton Street. The National Museum of Ireland is a 5-minute walk, and EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum and the Irish Whiskey Museum are each 9 minutes away. St. Stephen's Green Shopping Centre is nearby, and the Molly Malone Statue is a 10-minute walk. The area is a mix of Georgian squares, cultural landmarks, and shopping streets, with Pearse Station a 3-minute walk for easy connections. The hotel's own Bar, Cafe, and Restaurant offer dining on site.
From Dublin Airport, take a taxi or the Dublin Express bus to the city centre; the bus stops near the hotel. Pearse Station is a 3-minute walk away, and Connolly Station is about 5 minutes by taxi. Heuston Station is roughly 15 minutes by taxi. The hotel is about 15 km from the airport, so a taxi or pre-booked transfer is straightforward. You can also use the DART from Pearse Station for coastal trips.
In the evening, you can start with a drink or dinner at the hotel's own bar, restaurant, or cafe, all on site. For a short stroll, the National Museum of Ireland is a 5-minute walk, and the Irish Whiskey Museum is 9 minutes away, both good for a cultural stop. The Molly Malone Statue, a 10-minute walk, is a classic spot to see. If you want to go further, the Guinness Storehouse is 2.5 km away, so you could take a taxi or ride-hailing service to get there for a late tour. The area around the hotel is central, so you can easily walk to nearby streets for a relaxed evening out.
Yes, The Alex is a great base for exploring Dublin. You can walk to the National Museum of Ireland in 5 minutes, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum and the Irish Whiskey Museum in 9 minutes, and the Molly Malone Statue in 10 minutes. The Spire is a 14-minute walk, and Dublinia is 19 minutes away. For farther sights like the Guinness Storehouse (2.5 km) or Collins Barracks (2.6 km), you can take a taxi or use the nearby Pearse Station for transit. The hotel's central location puts you close to Merrion Square and Grafton Street, making it easy to set out for a day of sightseeing.
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