The Alex, DublinThe Alex in Dublin, Ireland has a corrected score of 3.1 ± 0.5 (thin evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 106 of 129 hotels we score in Dublin. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.8 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 0.6. Rooms from about $324 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Alex is a 4-star boutique hotel situated in Dublin City Centre. It sits within walking distance of Grafton Street and Trinity College, making it suitable for tourists and business travellers. The property contains 123 guest rooms and suites featuring modern interiors and bespoke furniture. On-site facilities include a restaurant, meeting rooms, a 24-hour fitness centre, and a co-working space in the lobby. While the hotel offers a quiet atmosphere, the air conditioning is limited to eighteen degrees, which may affect temperature control in the rooms.What stands out

Central city location

Spacious guest rooms

On-site co-working space

Helpful staff

Watch out for

Limited air conditioning settings

Some dated decor

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