“Dickensian Flophouse - But no worse than the others of its ilk”
The Alexandra and several others like it in the immediate vicinity of Paddington Station and Hyde Park are the least expensive (though by no means cheap)hotel options. Only stay here if you have less than 24 hours before heading to LHR on the Heathrow Express from Paddington, if your boss is breathing down your neck about your expense budget or if you're a college kid who is trying to save cash for beer. Rooms are microscopic, showers (when available) are 1/2 the size of phone booths, plumbing can be tempermental, staff have a hard time caring. If you like food, don't bother with the included breakfasts, you won't find food there. Buy your own breakfast just up London St at Cafe Indigo, you'll be much happier. Don't expect a receipt, don't ask for internet, don't ask for help printing boarding passes. Pay your money, sleep and go away. The only thing Alexandra has going for it is location. Enjoy!