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The Columbia

3.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, steps from Kensington Gardens

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Exterior
Family Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Lounge
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Economy Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
95-99 Lancaster Gate, London, England, W2 3NS

What's nearby

  • Kensington Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Hyde Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kensington High Street - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Marble Arch - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Oxford Street - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Lancaster Gate Underground Station - 5 min walk
  • London Paddington Station - 9 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Halepi - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Nipa - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Italian Gardens Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tukdin - Flavours of Malaysia - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Swan - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Columbia

Hotel near Hyde Park
Close to Kensington Gardens and Kensington Palace, The Columbia provides a garden, a bar, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Self parking (surcharge), an elevator, and a banquet hall
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a front-desk safe, and 4 meeting rooms
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 100 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

Languages

English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 10 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1865
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 10 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Columbia Hotel London
Columbia London
Columbia Hotel
The Columbia Hotel
The Columbia London
The Columbia Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Is The Columbia pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Columbia?

Self parking is available for GBP 10 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Columbia?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

What time is check-out at The Columbia?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is The Columbia located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. Kensington High Street and Kensington Palace are also within 15 minutes. Lancaster Gate Underground Station is only a 5-minute walk and Queensway Underground Station is 7 minutes.

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The Columbia Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 302 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 420 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Beds were very comfortable and breakfast was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Staff were kind and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Walkable, safe, clean easy check in
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great stay, Excellent Location. We had a wonderful experience during my stay. The room was clean and the bedding was comfortable, and the staff were friendly and helpful. The location was perfect - close to everything I needed, We would stay here again just for the helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10

Nice location, building Rooms nned upgrading ,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Room was smaller than what we had expected but more than enough for us. Common areas were quit aesthetically pleasing. Great stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Hotel staff was very accommodating and understanding
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10

It has a great style and vintage vibe. It's just across the street from Hyde park, and there are multiple metro and bus stops at walking distance. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10

Was in a good quiet neighborhood. Room was clean but a little small and shower was not good. Hotel was dated, not much amenities, overpriced breakfast and drinks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

very unique and well decorated property
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Great staff and comfortable room!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Great location. Helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10

Staff was very friendly! Our initial room smelled funny but the receptionist was super helpful and arranged for us to have another room. Hotel doesn’t have AC and it gets very hot. Room was superficially clean, but if you took a closer look, the bathroom needed a good stub down. The hotel itself is charming but has seen better times. The bed was very comfortable and clean. Hotel has a great location, right across from Hyde Park and public transport very close.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10

Fairly inexpensive, close to a lot of diverse restaurants, within a 1-2 mile walking distance of a lot of touristy things. Across the street from a huge park but beware allergies! I would say the hotel bathrooms need an upgrade but the beds were fabulous. Older furniture and wear/tear of the room but didn't prevent us from having a good time.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10

Overall, positive but still in transition or I would have given it more stars. Guest should be a pre-war history lover with budget in mind. Rooms still carpeted, no refrigerator, etc and don't commit to brekkies unless you're an early riser, as they start clearing the continental early. Definitely dog friendly, fantastic for dogs in Hyde Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Great value!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Such an underrated hotel, honestly. I’ll deffo come back here, it was great in every way.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Some inconveniences due to the age of the building, such as low water pressure. However, these are more than made up for by the excellent staff. They are always helpful and friendly. The location with the Lancaster Gate right there is wonderful! I would happily return!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10

How close it was to the park and metro
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Cute little hotel and very walkable to Paddington station and restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

older hotel, friendly staff, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Loved this hotel, not fancy but clean and very friendly staff, convenient, 2 tubes within 2 minute walk, and opposite Hyde park! Perfect and very reasonably priced xxx
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Great value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

Great place and staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

Place with character.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024