The Clarence

4.0 star property

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Cleanliness standards
Exterior
Restaurant
Terrace/patio
Premium Penthouse

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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6-8 Wellington Quay, Dublin, Dublin, 2
  • Place, Dublin Castle
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, O'Connell Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Trinity College
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room

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

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

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

Premium Penthouse

  • 125 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Double Room

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

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About the area

Dublin

A stay at The Clarence places you in the heart of Dublin, within a 10-minute walk of Trinity College and Dublin Castle. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from O'Connell Street and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Grafton Street.

What's nearby

  • Dublin Castle - 4 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

  • Jervis Station - 4 min walk
  • Dublin Tara Street Station - 12 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Clarence

Hotel with bars, 8-minute walk to Trinity College
The Clarence offers 50 accommodations with minibars and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 50 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall.
At The Clarence, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
The Clarence has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: EUR 20
Express check-out available

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.

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: EUR 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 19 per night (1640 ft away)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 20

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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The Clarence Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 572 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

gweneth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a confirmed reservation booked on expedia. I was never informed of the hotel's temporary closure. I had to scramble at the last minute to find alternate lodging. I'm very disappointed in the lack of communication. This could have been incredibly awful had I not had access to the internet and was able to find another hotel option. I tried to leave this feedback on expedia too - their website does not provide an email address. Not cool.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catriona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ceris

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect place to stay if you’re wanting somewhere quiet but close to the temple bar pubs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John or Kristi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay

We had a great time! The location was wonderful. The staff was superb. There was a heat wave while we were there so our room was very warm… I didn’t think to check, before booking, to see if it had a/c.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Situated overlooking the river Liffey, close to Temple Bar but not affected by noise. Easy walk to Dublin Castle, O’Connell street, Temple Bar. There is a bar in the hotel but we didn’t use it. Staff were always on reception, checked on an hour early. Room was clean and well equipped. The bed was super king medium firm and comfy. The shower in the bathroom was powerful and easily adjustable temperature
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a good stay! The staff was great and very helpful. I really liked the little coffee shop attached to the property—it was a nice touch. The location was great, with everything I needed nearby. The room and bathroom were a good size. Overall, a comfortable and pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning was not working. Breakfast costs were unclear and we were overcharged. Doors to the spa didn’t open until 9:00 and we were unaware that we needed to go outside and around to access the gym to workout so we were unable to workout in the mornings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Safa, San Anotonio

Liked: Amenities
Best staff
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fine Enough

Our flight was delayed, so we ended up paying for two nights and only stayed one. They were very friendly. However did not offer any compensation or other amenities. Not sure I would stay here again as there are so many options in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel within walking distance of fantastic pubs and restaurants. Great value!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

ANTHONY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

AJAY

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel, Seattle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel in the Temple Bar. Lots to do, Dublin at its best.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Travelled with family
Not worth the cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly located. Friendly staff. Bedrooms and bathrooms nicely decorated and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the property was perfect and it was a quality establishment. It's a great central location to explore Dublin. We can in on the red eye and showed up at 1030 am very tired. We were hoping they would keep.our luggage until the 4:00 check-in. They gave us our key and let us check-in on the spot. We were able to get a well needed nap in before heading out. Very accommodating. I would recommend for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close to everything without the noise

For only 2 nights filling a country tour.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025