Alexandra Hotel Reviews

When we turned up to this hotel the...
When we turned up to this hotel the reception area was ok, then we had to find our room which was like a rabbit warren, we were right down at the basement , to find our double room had 6 beds in it! The cleanliness of the beds were fine, but shower curtain was filthy and very cold water, I wouldn't recommened this hotel to any one! We paid 69 pounds and I wouldn't have paid 10,
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 3 Jul 2009

Staying on top floor elevator not working and...
Staying on top floor, elevator not working and no assistance offered for luggage. No fire escape from top or second floors. The only exit is down three stories of narrow staircase. I am very surprised that this passes regulations. Decor drab and in need of refreshing. Shower head retainer hanging off the bathroom wall, I had to fix this with a pair of scissors - This has been developing for weeks if not months. Bath and sink would not drain. Breakfast lacklustre. Nothing wrong with this place that a willingness to provide a decent service wouldn't sort out. It is a pity that I had this experience as this hotel is really well situated for me and I make this journey often.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 1 Jul 2009

The Bayswater area is fun and cosmopolitan Central...
The Bayswater area is fun and cosmopolitan. Central with a good range of restaurants. The Hotel was pretty standard. Breakfast was included but this was just cereal, coffee, toast and a not very good selection of cheeses and meats. I would have liked the option of paying a bit for a cooked breakfast.<br />The rooms were not very well sound-proofed and my colleagues suffered from car alarms going off outside. My own room was fine but plain.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 30 Jun 2009

If youre looking for cheap accomodation in london...
If youre looking for cheap accomodation in london with good location this is the place for you.<br />Close to Paddington underground and best value for money around that area. Only negative is lack of hot water. When i checked in after a long journey I had to have a quick cold shower. Next morning the water was hot but after 10am I noticed there was no hot water again. Also the bed linen was clean and tidy but the top cover sheet had stains on it (off putting). I stayed at another place not to far away from there in a same range (50-60 pounds per night) and it didnt come close to Alexander standards. I would recommend it as best you can find in 2-3 star range. Otherwise splash more money and get 4star accomodation.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 23 May 2009

Reception staff were very helpful and friendly room...
Reception staff were very helpful and friendly, room was on the ground floor with a big window that didn't lock so had to take valuables with me. Convenenient hotel for Paddington and ideal for business trip solo or with colleagues, with big rooms and multiple beds.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 27 Apr 2009

Without prejudice lt br gt In my opinion...
Without prejudice.<br />In my opinion the rooms were tired - not very nice and in need of total refurbishment.<br />The initial room I was given was like being in an oven, the heat bellowing into the corridor when the door was opened. After an argument I was moved, however the second room wasnt much better. <br />The breakfast was poor, the yoghurt being left on the table in the soaring heat.<br />Orange juice was orange in colour - didnt taste of much.<br />I would not recommend this hotel at all.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 25 Apr 2009

To charge per night for this room is...
To charge 80 per night for this room is robbery!! I have never before stayed in a hotel with a bathroom 'lifted' from a very poor cruise-ship. The bath-room 'unit' was tiny and a single 'pod', so inevitably the shower flooded all the floor-space and threatened to flood the bedroom as well. Diabolical.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 19 Apr 2009

For the money its a great location and...
For the money (45) its a great location and overall represents good value of money
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 30 Mar 2009

The quality of the room was dreadful The...
The quality of the room was dreadful. The decor was circa 1970, the room smelt of cabbage and the bathroom was such that by sitting on the toilet, you could also wash your feet and hands without moving (which I guess could save you time if in a rush). The heating in my room did not work and nor did the replacement radiator. I asked for a replacement room which I was given by the receptionist, who to his credit, was very helpful. I also asked for an early breakfast as I needed to leave before 7am but this could not be accommodated. At 52 I guess the room would not be plush but this hotel is in desperate need of a facelift and some TLC.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 20 Mar 2009

Room was adequate warm and clean TV reception...
Room was adequate, warm and clean. TV reception was bad but I didn't report it, breakfast was dreadful I know it was a budget price but happy shopper yoghurts, cold toast and watered down orange juice, someone was taking the mickey. The food gives visitors a bad impression of the UK. It was close to the Paddington tube Station and their were some pubs and places to eat nearby. I would use it again but its not top of my list.<br />
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 20 Feb 2009

Good stay very nice area quieter than what...
Good stay, very nice area, quieter than what I would think before being in the room. Food OK but sufficient for a breakfast! Bite oldfashion design but seductive though. Would be back there
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 5 Feb 2009

We got this room for for the night...
We got this room for 40 for the night and for that price it was good value for money, the room was clean although quite small and it provided a very centrally located base for our trip to London. However I wouldn't be writing such a good review if we had paid full price in fairness. The bathroom only had a shower rather than a bath and the complimentary teas and coffees were limited - maybe that's what you get in hotels these days I don't really know. The accomodation was no better and no worse than a Travelodge. Can't comment on the food as we decided to skip breakfast in the morning.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 2 Feb 2009

Good quality sheets comfortable bed clean room and...
Good quality sheets, comfortable bed, clean room and excellent location at a very good price.<br />The breakfast was very poor with the cheapest ingredients and watered down orange juice, but regard it as free because the rooms are such good value and eat breakfast elsewhere. You can eat ad lib, should you desire and consume enough toast to last you the whole day, if cost is your driving factor. Easy walk to Hyde Park, good tube connections, not too niosy when we stayed.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 31 Jan 2009

very convenient hotel accomodation very adequate I ws...
very convenient hotel, accomodation very adequate, I ws pleasently surprised and would stay there again
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 30 Jan 2009

Whne taking a shower raw sewage came up...
Whne taking a shower raw sewage came up through the drain in the bathroom floor; I had to step through this to leave the bathroom.<br />Any further comment is superflous and needless to say I couldn't eat breakfast after that
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 30 Jan 2009

Bathroom small and shower not very good lt...
Bathroom small and shower not very good.<br />Room small but adequate.<br />Breakfast basic but again adequate.<br />I would use this hotel again if the price was good.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 27 Jan 2009

I stayed at the hotel in the beginning...
I stayed at the hotel in the beginning of Jan 2009, and I was expecting the worst experience ever from other reviews... but I was so surprised!<br />The hotel is clean and well presented, though a little dated. The front desk was helpful and polite, and couldn't apologise enough for the lack of double rooms (I'd requested a double, but they only had twins available - Laterooms issue, not the hotel.) We were up over 4 flights of stairs, with no lift, but it wasn't too much trouble.<br />The room was small, and the bathroom even smaller, but we only slept there, so space was not an issue for our needs. Breakfast was simple with toast and cereal, and it was as much as you wanted, not bad for a day of sight-seeing ahead!<br />Overall, this hotel is not a Hilton, but for a quick visit to London, what more could you need!
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 27 Jan 2009

Great location just a minute walk from the...
Great location, just a 2 minute walk from the Paddington tube. Fairly upmarket area- so no worries on travelling alone to this hotel.<br />I was in the 'overflow' place across the road from the main hotel. The room was basic, but immaculately clean- ensuite toilet and shower (which was clean and very good).<br />The only downsides were the lack of noise insulation from the very old style windows (not a busy traffic area- just kept making me think the window was open), and the fact that the guy on the reception could speak very limited English.<br />All in all, great value for money and clean. Breakfast was included but I didn't get up in time to sample it.<br />I would definitely return to this hotel.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 25 Jan 2009

great location reasonable room great for pound in...
great location, reasonable room...great for 25 pound in London would stay again
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 24 Jan 2009

Absolutely the best value for money I've found...
Absolutely the best value for money I've found in london so far...
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 10 Jan 2009

Simple but adequate rooms and service Excellent value...
Simple, but adequate rooms and service. Excellent value for money. Relaxed, friendly staff.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 9 Jan 2009

Location was ideal service amp food was basic...
Location was ideal, service & food was basic but good value overall.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 4 Jan 2009

Pure value for money Room was clean with...
Pure value for money. Room was clean with a hot shower and simple breakfast in dining room. But wonderfully close to Paddington station. Only issue was that I had requested a double bed but was given a twin room. Helpful guy on reception if given a smile. Perfect for an overight stay if travelling through London but expect functionality not luxury, but at 40 for two was very happy with that!
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 20 Dec 2008

Good central hotel good front desk roof was...
Good central hotel, good front desk. roof was spacious. bathroom a bit of a tight fit. Only drawback with this hotel is that its quite a traffic ridden road to the front and the windows are not sound proofed. Also needs more soundproofing re walls etc as I had a very noisy couple up stairs. I didn't get to sleep at all.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 18 Dec 2008

The room I was in was in a...
The room I was in was in a hotel across the road. The room was bare, no telephone and no hand towel. As I was travelling alone, I didn't feel very safe which is a high priority for me. Very basic but the price of 35 for a double ensuite (for a single person) was okay. Wouldn't stay here again.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 15 Dec 2008

Great value for the price The room was...
Great value for the price. The room was clean - no frills or extras; simple but good. Excellent location for transport links. Very central.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 15 Dec 2008

Paid for a single room and ended up...
Paid 40 for a single room and ended up with a room for three people (double and single). Had ensuite and compared to other places around this area for less than 50, it was better than most. Clean, tidy and fine for a short stay. Not modern but fine if you just want somewhere to sleep for the evening.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 12 Dec 2008

The staff were very friendly and courteous I...
The staff were very friendly and courteous. I even had to go back for something I left in my room after I had checked out. They were most accomodating and helpful.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 11 Dec 2008

Excellent value for money adequate sized room i...
Excellent value for money; adequate sized room (i.e good for a London hotel); everything clean, working etc with only down side that if the quality of the window had been better it could have reduced the noise of a nearby compressor. Breakfast was merely adequate, but at 40 for B&B that is nit-picking<br />
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 11 Dec 2008

Great value for money Easy location Breakfast is...
Great value for money. Easy location. Breakfast is very ordinary - could be improved if nicer wholegrain bread was offered or some FRUIT? But still, it was fine.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 8 Dec 2008

Very good value and excellent accomodation in the...
Very good value and excellent accomodation in the heart of London
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 8 Dec 2008

Friendly service and a good value price for...
Friendly service and a good value price for an overnight trip. The rooms are quite small but perfectly adequate. Convenient location within a few minutes walking to Paddington Station.<br />The breakfast wasn't the best I've ever had but it depends on what you want. A couple of slices of toast before catching the train home was fine for me but only white bread was available which was diappointing as I'm not a white bread fan.<br />Overall I would stay here again on a short trip.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 8 Dec 2008

Arrived Very late and a little worse for...
Arrived Very late and a little worse for wear. Verk Kind and helpful staff. Clean room although not the most plush.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 8 Dec 2008

It won't win any prizes for style but...
It won't win any prizes for style, but brilliant value for a clean, basic hotel
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 8 Dec 2008

room was excellent heating was lovely and beds...
room was excellent.heating was lovely and beds were comfortable and new.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 7 Dec 2008

There were securuity issues - no lock on...
There were securuity issues - no lock on window accesible through shared outside walkway . Also would be a fire risk room was up 4 floors of narrow stairs with no alternative exit route - it all felt rather unasfe. However room itself represented good value for location
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 6 Dec 2008

Good value for money clean and comfortable lt...
Good value for money, clean and comfortable<br />Would have liked a lock on inside for added security during the night though
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 1 Dec 2008

Quite good all round Room was basic but...
Quite good all round. Room was basic, but bed was comfortable. Shower was not the best and water rarely went above tepid. Breakfast was plain but easy to fill up on the selection. Good position and handy to everything. Staff generally helpful.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 30 Nov 2008

Couldn't believe the quality of this place Great...
Couldn't believe the quality of this place. Great value for money.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 23 Nov 2008

perfectly adequate for a short stay the bed...
perfectly adequate for a short stay. the bed was the most comfortable in which i have ever slept!
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 22 Nov 2008

We requested a double room but got a...
We requested a double room but got a twin instead - we were not notified of this when we arrived at the hotel. If we were staying for more than one night this would have been more of an issue.
Reviewed by an anonymous guest; Reserved via LateRooms.com; Reviewed in 12:00 18 Nov 2008