I stayed at this hotel recently when my relatives were visiting Toronto. They had their little kid with them and couldn't find a suite for a reasonable price so I just booked the hotel for me and let them stay in my condo. As I only needed a place to sleep I looked for the cheapest place around and this was it. Given the price I wasn't expecting much but this was a bit below even my low expectations. The building is very old and run down. The window AC in my room made a lot of noise when turned on but did not cool the air at all. The remote control for the TV did not work. The sink in the bathroom was stopped up. Lastly, the shower head was positioned so low on the wall that I had to duck to get my head under it. ( And I'm 5'9'' - not the tallest guy around).
On the plus side the room had a kitchenette so I guess it can be used as short term furnished housing.

I've stayed at this hotel two times now and have to say that it's certainly a good value. I paid under $100 CAD per night on a weekend when other hotels in the area were charging over $250 a night. Staying at the Alexandra was definitely easy on the wallet.

Having said that, you get what you pay for. The hotel shows its' age and in some places (i.e. hallways, lobby area) shows some "grimy" spots. The rooms themselves are on the smaller side, but if you're just looking for a place to put your suitcase and sleep, the size is fine.

As for cleanliness, it's certainly not the worst hotel I've ever stayed in, but it's not the best either. The sheets and towels were clean, but there were a few stray hairs in the bathroom. The carpets are old and I would recommend keeping your shoes on.

The room we stayed in had a double bed and a single bed, along with a desk, a TV, mini-fridge, range, microwave, sink and cupboards. I could see how it would be handy for an extended stay.

The staff at the front desk was fine, nothing too rude, but nothing too welcoming either.

I would recommend this hotel to anyone who doesn't mind saving a few bucks and staying in a "lower end" hotel. My wife and I don't mind saving a few dollars if it means that the hotel room is less than spectacular.

During the daytime, the neighborhood was great - at night time, not so much. There's a park behind the hotel and each morning, quite a few elderly folks were doing their morning workout. At night, there were a few "vagrants" around the neighborhood, but I didn't see anything too bad. If you get lost, I'd recommend taking a cab home after a night out, but if you know where you're going, it's only a couple blocks off of Queen Street.

Before my best friend moved to Toronto, she and I stayed at the Alexandra a couple of times for our nights of clubbing or concerts. Because it's meant for long-term stay, each room I've ever had has had a stove, sink, bar fridge, cable TV, and a full bathroom. Yeah, it's not in the best area (in fact, walking around there at night is sorta scary), but it's a block away from a major streetcar route. I've always been pleased with the value.

my only complaint about the hotel was the staff. I called a couple times before our stay and felt like the staff was very rude and abrupt on the phone. In person it seemed like they all had zero personality. Other then that the room was clean and the location was close to everything we needed to get to. The beds were great we slept very well, and the internet worked really well. All in all I would stay again. The price was right.