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The Clarence

4.0 star property
Hotel with 3 bars/lounges, near Trinity College

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In Dublin's heart, The Clarence offers an upscale retreat near Trinity College. Unwind with car rentals on site, indulge in 3 bars and a restaurant or stay connected with free in-room WiFi. Guests rave about the helpful staff and location.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and 3 bars/lounges
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Car rentals on site
  • Front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Deluxe Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, River View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Classic Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, River View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium Penthouse | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Premium Penthouse

  • City view
  • 1346 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
6-8 Wellington Quay, Dublin, Dublin, 2

What's nearby

  • Dublin Castle - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • O'Connell Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Trinity College - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grafton Street - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St. Stephen's Green - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 30 min drive
  • Dublin Tara Street Station - 12 min walk
  • Dublin Pearse Station - 16 min walk
  • Connolly Station - 18 min walk
  • Jervis Station - 4 min walk
  • Westmoreland Tram Stop - 7 min walk
  • Four Courts Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Norseman - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fitzsimons Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bad Bobs - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Porterhouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪STREET 66 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Clarence

The Clarence puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Trinity College and Dublin Castle. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the 3 bars/lounges are nice spots to grab a drink at the end of the day. Also, O'Connell Street and Grafton Street are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Jervis Station is 4 minutes and Westmoreland Tram Stop is 7 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 50 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Check-in starts at 2 PM. For late or early check-in, guests are required to contact the property in advance.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Offsite parking nearby (EUR 19 per night; discounts available)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 3 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Minibar
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: EUR 100 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 20

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from August 4 2025 to August 31 2025 (dates subject to change).

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 19 per night (1640 ft away)

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Cashless transactions are available.

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Also known as

Clarence Dublin

Clarence Hotel

Clarence Hotel Dublin

The Clarence Hotel Dublin

The Clarence Hotel

The Clarence Dublin

The Clarence Hotel Dublin

Frequently asked questions

Is The Clarence currently open?

This property is closed from August 4 2025 to August 31 2025 (dates subject to change).

Does The Clarence offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Clarence does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Clarence?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Clarence?

No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Clarence?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 20. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Clarence and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, parasailing, and scuba diving, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. The Clarence also has 3 bars.

Are there restaurants at or near The Clarence?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Clarence like?

The Clarence is in City Centre Dublin, a short 4-minute walk from Jervis Station and 8 minutes' walk from Trinity College. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Reviews

The Clarence Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel, friendly/helpful staff & excellent location
Kevin, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A great hotel close to everything, staff very friendly and informative
Anthony, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel staff very accomodating great location.
Joanna, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location close to everything
Colleen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great boutique hotel within walking distance of fantastic pubs and restaurants. Great value!
Michael, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Lovely and helpful staff.
Rebeccah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolute perfect location, beautiful rooms, and really awesome staff.
Summer, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfectly located. Friendly staff. Bedrooms and bathrooms nicely decorated and clean.
Alexandra, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The Clarence was very charming, clean, had a very helpful staff, and was situated in a great location for touring much of Dublin's sights (and Temple Bar, of course!).
Heather, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous hotel, great service and location. Expect some noise as you'll be right next to Temple Bar; however, the noise didn't disturb my sleep.
Rachel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent all round .. perfect location
Nicholas, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very pleasant staff and ambience.
William, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

We enjoyed the location. The hotel had an eclectic, old-style vibe, which we loved. The room was spacious and comfortable. The bar area in the coffee shop was an added bonus. I would definitely recommend this hotel to others.
Dave, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location

Great hotel and location will use again
Matt, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location

Great location for shops and bars. Literally couldn’t have positioned it any better
Nicholas, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Had a wonderful stay at the Clarence. Location, staff and room were lovely.
bianca l, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A must if you’re looking to stay in city centre.

Great stay, helpfull staff, great location, beautiful lounge, big and comfortable bedroom, very clean. Will definitely go back. Also a big thanks to the Costa Rican receptionist, unfortunately I didn’t get his name, but a great guy and made our stay so much better.
Emil, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very close to airport express bus stop, restaurants and castle
Thomas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place to stay in Temple Bar.

Lovely hotel, very central so easy to walk everywhere. Very nice cocktail bar.
Paul, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel with very friendly and helpful staff
James, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Service was excellent. Bars were unique. The Suite was adequate.
ELIZABETH, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

A nice hotel along the River Liffie. Quiet, clean; nice room. Great staff.
James R, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, clean. Staff were lovely. Will certainly stay there again.
Cheryl, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was lovely! Staff were so welcoming. Room was comfortable and clean. Lobby bar was great. The hotel is steps away from the Dublin Express bus stop, making it such an easy transfer from the airport. Would stay here again anytime!
Cynthia, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel

Very good stay. Comfortable, clean and warm
Damian, 1-night trip