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The Alex, O’Callaghan Collection Dublin

41-47 Fenian Street, Dublin, Ireland
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The Alex is a chic hotel located in the vibrant heart of the Irish capital. It has 103 bedrooms which are uniquely designed with a retro touch. Each room boasts a super king size bed, 50-inch smart TV with Chromecast connectivity, accessible power points throughout as well as a retro Roberts radio and old-style telephone. O’Callaghan Collection is a group of four luxurious boutique hotels, located in a premier setting at the heart of Georgian Dublin. With a total of 413 guestrooms and meeting space for up to 200 delegates, the collection offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience for our guests. Three of the four hotels, The Alex, The Davenport, and The Mont, are uniquely positioned on the same square, just 30 seconds apart. This rare setup allows for a seamless group experience: for example, meet at The Alex, dine at The Davenport, and host an exclusive event at The Mont, all coordinated by a single dedicated contact on our events team. The Alex offers a range of meeting and events spaces that are both stylish and versatile. Ideal for any occasion from intimate private dining to large-scale conferences, events spaces at the Alex can accommodate any size of gathering from 10 up to 400 guests. The hotel boasts a wide array of premium amenities, including premium dining at The Carriage, the hotel restaurant-bar, The Secret Garden, an outdoor dining terrace, 24/7 access to a state-of-the-art gym, an open plan workhub in the lobby and the fastest hotel WiFi in Dublin.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandOther Affiliation
Built1997
Renovated2017
Total meeting space560 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms103
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Discover Ireland
Northstar

Awards

Cvent awards

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities
  • Business center

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Sep 01 - Oct 22May 01 - Jun 30
Shoulder season
Mar 14 - Apr 30Jul 01 - Aug 31Oct 23 - Nov 30
Low season

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
560 sq. ft.
Largest room
9,106.3 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
5
Second largest room
4,197.9 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
861 sq. ft.
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
4,165.6 sq. ft.
39.0 x 96.8 sq. ft.
8.9 ft.
400
-
320
320
400
225
-
200
110
1,162.5 sq. ft.
46.0 x 24.9 sq. ft.
8.9 ft.
90
33
80
80
90
63
40
40
-
936.5 sq. ft.
39.0 x 24.0 sq. ft.
8.9 ft.
70
33
70
70
70
54
30
--
936.5 sq. ft.
39.0 x 24.0 sq. ft.
8.9 ft.
70
33
70
70
70
54
30
--
936.5 sq. ft.
39.0 x 24.0 sq. ft.
8.9 ft.
70
33
70
70
70
54
30
--
559.7 sq. ft.
26.2 x 21.3 sq. ft.
8.9 ft.
40
16
30
30
40
30
16
--
1,603.8 sq. ft.
35.4 x 45.3 sq. ft.
8.7 ft.
120
35
90
90
120
90
24
48
-
4,197.9 sq. ft.
86.0 x 48.9 sq. ft.
8.9 ft.
200
60
140
-
200
117
-
80
-
9,106.3 sq. ft.
124.7 x 72.2 sq. ft.
8.9 ft.
260
80
200
-
260
171
-
120
-

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
103
Suites
5

Location

Getting Here

The hotel is located 15kms from Dublin International Airport or approximately 25 minutes by taxi travelling at off peak times. Via Airlink (between 30 – 60 minutes): The Airlink 757 serves the south side of Dublin City, and goes as far as Camden (Charlotte Way and Harcourt Street), with stops at Grand Canal Dock, Pearse Street, Merrion Square, St. Stephen’s Green, Earlsfort Terrace and Adelaide road. There is a stop located beside our sister hotel the Davenport, a 1-minute walk from the hotel lobby. Via Taxi: (20 – 45 minutes depending on time of day) Taxis are available outside the main doors of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 at the airport 24/7. Our reception team can call you a taxi to the airport on your departure from the Alex. Via Car: (20 – 45 minutes depending on time of day) You can travel via the city centre or the toll bridge.
Distance from airport 7.46 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
Street parking

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Merrion Square
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In the middle of many impressive Georgian buildings, Merrion Square park is located. The park is surrounded on three sides by Georgian redbrick houses, which are also a must-see. Stroll through the park to escape the busy city and enjoy some nature. The park is very centrally located, so everything is close.
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Trinity College
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The building of the National History Museum was constructed in 1856 for the Royal Dublin’s Society growing collections. Today, you can enjoy a nice day at the museum to go back in time. There are different exhibitions to admire in the museum, which is also known under the name ‘dead zoo’.
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Additional details

O’Callaghan Collection is the leading 4-star hotel group in Dublin and Gibraltar, operating five luxurious boutique hotels that have been recently refurbished to give our guests a truly exceptional experience in ideal, convenient locations. Each hotel within the Collection possesses its own unique identity, with each space designed with the needs of our guests in mind. Whether it is our spacious bedrooms, dining offerings, meeting spaces or guest amenities, we always ensure our guests have a truly memorable hotel experience, surpassing all expectations each and every time they visit us. All of Dublin City Centre is within walking distance from the lobby, including the city’s main business districts the IFSC and Grand Canal Dock. The hotel is well positioned close to all city centre commuter links, within a 3-minute walk to Pearse Street train station, offering rail services across Dublin and Ireland, and a 7-minute walk to Dawson Luas stop, offering tram services across the city.

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The Alex, O’Callaghan Collection Dublin Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Alex, O’Callaghan Collection Dublin's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://www.greenkey.global/stories-news-1/2021/10/15/the-alex-hotel-in-ireland-hotel-to-receive-the-green-key-award
Does The Alex, O’Callaghan Collection Dublin have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, We have fully removed these for guest services such as refillable sopas, reusable bottles, no paper in bedrooms etc.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is The Alex, O’Callaghan Collection Dublin and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to The Alex, O’Callaghan Collection Dublin's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.ocallaghancollection.com/about-us/sustainability-policy/

Health and Safety

Were practices at The Alex, O’Callaghan Collection Dublin developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Failte Ireland
Does The Alex, O’Callaghan Collection Dublin clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, All areas regularly cleaned
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