ALEXANDRA

##Overview\nThe Alexandra Hotel offers great budget accommodation in Paddington in central London, just a few minutes away from Hyde Park and near to Oxford Street and Marble Arch. The hotel is housed in an elegant late-19th century townhouse in a lively area close to shops and restaurants. All guestrooms are en-suite and there is a 24-hour reception desk.\n\n##Location\nThe hotel is situated in the heart of central London, within a short walking distance of Hyde Park and Marble Arch. The nearest tube stations are Paddington and Lancaster Gate. The Alexandra is convenient for visiting Madame Tussaud's, Buckingham Palace, Kensington Gardens, and the Royal Albert Hall as well as shopping at Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Selfridges and Oxford Street.\n\n##Rooms\nThe 96 rooms are equipped with complete bathrooms plus a hairdryer, safe, satellite TV, telephone, tea / coffee maker, and heating. There are limited double rooms; in some cases a twin will be allocated. Cots are available upon request. Most floors are accessible by lift.\n\n##Features\nThere are scores of shops, restaurants and bars in the surrounding area. The hotel is 20 minutes from Heathrow Airport using the Heathrow Express train to Paddington. Both Stansted and Gatwick Airports are also easily accessible by train from Paddington.\n\n##Food & Drink\nA light continental breakfast is served each morning in the bright and airy dining room. Breakfast includes a selection of hot and cold beverages, cheeses and fresh toast.\n\n##Tourist Information\n3 minute walk to Hyde Park\n5 minute walk to the nearest tube station (Paddington)\n5 minute walk to the nearest bus stop\n1 km to Marble Arch\n1 km to Marylebone station \n30 kms to Heathrow Airport\n50 kms to the Gatwick Airport