I as looking for somewhere very cheap to stay for one night , after going to a show in Leicester Square.

If you re thinking of staying here, you need to be clear that it is a student hostel, not an hotel. It is very, very basic.

You pay in advance and may be asked to pay a key deposit also. The rooms are student style rooms - clean, but very small, very basic, and rather shabby.

The room I had was a single, and the room was very small, with one of the hardest beds I have ever slept on, a sink, (with no plug) and a very battered desk. No TV, no phone, no internet, no thing.

Which is fine, and what I was expecting.

The accommodation includes an evening meal, and breakfast, both of which are served only during the specified hours. I did not have supper as I arrived too late, but breakfast was fine, if basic: a spicy indian meal, cornflakes, toast and tea or coffee.

if you are used to hostels and want something cheap & central, this is for you, If you want a hotel, it isn't.

I was only in the hostel one night, but the few other people that I met were friendly, if quiet, abd the hostel has separate womens areas so it also felt safe.

There are common areas (available up to 11 p.m.) and there is internet access (not WiFi) phones and laundry favilities (all at additional cost)

Good, cheap, basic accommodation.

I have read other reviews sayin staff were unfreindly or unprofessional. I didn't find this to be the case, although I was only there for a short time & didn't need anything special, but I found the staff perfectly polite and had no difficulties checking in or out.

We stayed in one of their 'luxury' rooms with ensuite. Going to sleep I noticed what I thought was a ladybird on the sheets and brushed it off. Then more and more 'ladybirds' appeared. Three in the space of a few minutes. We were horrified. I have never been in a place with bed bugs before. We shoved them into a plastic bag and took them to reception to show them. They offered us another room but we left and walked around London in the middle of the night till we found another hotel.
The Indian YMCA has refunded our money but we are still out of pocket from having to pay top dollar for emergency accommodation.
I've stayed there before and apart from the surly service enjoyed it. But never, ever again.

I stayed in this Hostel for 5 nights. It's setup is of a very typical Govt hostel. Best suited for students. very small rooms. The hospitality is NIL. While interacting with the staff, you feel like you are talking to the wardens of the hostel where you are a student. They behave like they are doing a big favour to you by giving a room to stay. While interacting, never expect any smile in their face. The only plus point is Indian food (breakfast and dinner included in room price), but that too is rationed.
Location of the hostel also not that good. About 15 munits walk from train station. There are no direct trains to that place from Airport. You have to change the train either at Green Park or at Leicester Square.

We booked this hotel through the net before travelling to London from India. After having gone through on line reviews on trip advisor of various hotels , BBs available in London, and getting tired of selecting one, we finally settled on this one.
Not having stayed in Warren Street area earlier, we were a little apprehensive but we were surprised on reaching Indian YMCA. It has great location. Rooms are clean and serviced daily. There is space to move around. The deal includes breakfast and dinner - cooked Indian style. The staff is very cooperative and help ful. It is within 5 minutes walking distance from Warren Street metro station and bus stand.
I would recommend this hostel to all of those who are travelling to London either on business or pleasure.