The Clarence Hotel
Dublin, Ireland
Built 1852 · Last completed renovation 2021
The Clarence Hotel in Dublin was last renovated in 2021, and originally built in 1852 (sourced renovations: 1996, 2021). Its HotelChrono freshness score is 8.3/10 — every date linked to a cited source.
Renovation forecast · estimate
Next renovation expected around 2046
In about 20 years (≈25-year cycle). A model estimate, not a sourced fact.
Photo via Wikimedia Commons
Location
Satellite view · Dublin, Ireland
Timeline
1996
1996 refurbishment by Bono and The Edge
2024
Hotel currently closed for extensive renovations
2021
Renovation completed
How this score is computed
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What changed in the 2021 renovation
“Year Built: 1852 · Year Last Renovated: 2021”— source · retrieved 2026-09-16
Scope is quoted verbatim from the cited source — we never guess what a renovation covered.
Facts
Stars
4★
Built
Sourced1852
Last completed renovation
Sourced2021
Renovation history (sourced)
Sources record multiple renovations (1996–2021). The Chrono Score uses the most recent completed one.
Sources
Our iron rule: no quote, no data. Every date links back to the exact sentence it came from.
“Currently undergoing extensive renovations we look forward to welcoming you very soon”
“Year Built: 1852 · Year Last Renovated: 2021”
“In 1992, Bono and U2 lead guitarist The Edge bought and later refurbished the two-star 70-room hotel, and converted it into a "contemporary boutique" 49-room hotel.”
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Frequently asked
When was The Clarence Hotel built?+
The Clarence Hotel (Dublin, Ireland) was built in 1852.
How old is The Clarence Hotel?+
The Clarence Hotel is 174 years old — it was built in 1852 and last renovated in 2021. Age measures the building; the Chrono Score measures how fresh it feels today.
When was The Clarence Hotel last renovated?+
Its most recent completed renovation was in 2021.
What is the Chrono Score of The Clarence Hotel?+
Its Chrono Score is 8.3/10 (Fresh) — a pure freshness metric, separate from its 4-star rating.