Dublin, IrelandGeorgian Quarter
The Alex Hotel Dublin
Mid-century co-working hotel
Georgian Quarter Dublin, Ireland
Renovated
2018
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
O'Callaghan CollectionMid-century co-working hotel
The lobby runs as a communal workspace, drawing local tech workers and travelers around shared marble tables.
“Its airy lobby is home to a posh co-working space … among sleek Art Deco fixtures and forest-green marble tables.”
What it’s good at
Listed
Remote workers share communal lobby tables beside Steam Café's morning espresso counter.
Listed
Herringbone wool throws from Foxford Woolen Mills and Cloud Picker espresso roasted locally.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Comfortably threading the needle between Georgian opulence and ultra-contemporary design-hotel chic, The Alex updates a Twenties hotel with a brand-new look.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Merrion Square sits two blocks away, and the cobblestone grounds of Trinity College are an easy walk.
The rooms
Bedrooms feature blue wood paneling and velvet cushions, with retro rotary phones set on walnut desks.
How it began
Built in 1990 as the Alexander Hotel, a major redesign drew inspiration from Fenian Street's historic tramlines.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.