This hotel's biggest draw, by far, is its central location and easy access to major transport hubs, but other than that, there is very little to get excited over. It offers travelers basic amenities and a peaceful, clean place to recharge, but so do several of the similarly priced hotels within a five-minute walk. The Cardiff Hotel, for instance, is just two-minutes away. Despite the name, the hotel is actually closer to Paddington Station than the Alexandra; for more modern rooms and free Wi-Fi in an equally central location, it might be worth doing a bit of comparison booking with other budget hotels in the area.

The Byron Hotel is a budget property with Lord Byron artwork throughout. The 45 traditional rooms have coffeemakers, flat-screen TVs, and lovely tan tile bathrooms with heated towel racks, but there have been complaints of thin walls and street noise. The included breakfast receives good reviews and the hotel offers concierge services and room service. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel, but there are limited additional amenities. For serviced apartments Chelsea Cloisters has similar rates and full kitchens.