Some prior reviews mentioned that this hotel is in a run-down neighborhood. It's not like that. There is a housing project in a different part of the Alexandra Park block, and the area is ethnic. But the hotel itself is located in a quiet residential part of the block. People walk through the area and it's just fine. It's also convenient with a streetcar stop about 2 minutes away.

There are some non-standard things that were a little bit weird. The hotel used to be some kind of apartment complex, so when I arrived I had to sign a form that said I was not a tenant, just a lodger. They also asked for a credit card imprint as a "deposit." It was either that or $100 in cash, but when I left they gave the credit card slip back so they didn't keep anything.

The room did have a kitchen, complete with some pots and utensils. There was also a refrigerator and microwave. The building and halls were sort of old, and the room itself, including the TV, was old style, but it was clean and quiet. It was comfortable to settle in.

It fit the bill for what I was looking for. It was about a 20 minute walk from where I had to be. There is a park across the street. The room (kitchenette) was clean and it offered me the ability to cook if I wanted to. Close to public transportation. About an hour to the airport (Pearson) at a cost of $2.00 !! The neigborhood is a mix of different types residential homes (apts, duplexs, etc). If I was going back to Toronto I would stay there again

The Alexandra was just what we seeking for an economical stay in the central city area of Toronto. Three of us had a room with one double and one single bed. The hotel is in a quiet residential neighborhood just outside of Chinatown off Dundas St., and close by to Kensington Market. The kitchenette saved us money on breakfasts, buying supplies at a grocery store on nearby Queen St. The room was on the smallish side but very clean. It had A/C ,but the windows also opened for fresh air. Since we didn't bring a laptop for the free WiFi, the public library nearby across the public park had free internet access. The streetcars stops were on all 3 nearby main streets in either direction.

I spent 5 nights at this hotel. Room was basic but a good size and kept clean. Kitchenette was very useful. Location was excellent. People who worked here were very helpful. It was great to have parking. It was quiet at night. I would stay here again.