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The Columbia

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

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Exterior
Lounge
Reception
Family Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very 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
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
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
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 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
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
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
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 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
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
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
(21 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Triple Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 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 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Italian Gardens Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nipa - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tajrish Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tukdin - ‬5 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 front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff
  • A banquet hall, 4 meeting rooms, and luggage storage
  • 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

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 310 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 409 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1000 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 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were very comfortable and breakfast was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jörg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has retained the charm of the past. The staff is very friendly and the location is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, property has lots of character. Breakfast was excellent! Staff were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at the Columbia. The room was very clean and a great sized space. Receptionists were all very welcoming and friendly. Would highly recommend and stay here again. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were kind and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable, safe, clean easy check in
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved staying at The Columbia! Our room was perfect. The staff cleaned every day, which was very nice. Having breakfast and a bar downstairs was helpful. It was great to be so close to Hyde Park, which is full of magical spots to spend many hours.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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

6/10 Okay

Katie

Liked: Amenities
Staff was great but this is an old hotel with no upgrades done for a long time. Good area, easy to get around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

hany

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Relatively affordable stay very close to central London. Breakfast offered will cover at basic level all the expectations. Rooms were last renovated in ‘70s or ‘80s, but the staff keeps them clean. Public spaces very pleasant in the restaurant/ bar area. A complete rehabilitation of the building is necessary, but that will put the hotel in a much higher category, out of reach for the current clients.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very old hotel and needs upkeep
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff was very accommodating and understanding
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel; I’ll definitely return. Victorian high ceilings with 1970s avocado bathrooms. Double room was much bigger than expected for central London. Felt at home here straight away. Staff are friendly and helpful. Bus stop right outside so easy connections and tube station under 5 mins walk away. The hotel is regularly used for fashion photoshoots and filming so you know it’s a cool place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Imtiaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is an older Victorian style. It’s not your typical city hotel. It is older but has lots of charm. The location is perfect, next door to Hyde Park. Walking distance to the tube. The room was very large, was pleasantly surprised when we saw it. Perfect for 2 adults and 2 teenagers. There were 4 single beds and enough space to move around in. Parking was very convenient. It was cheaper considering what the car parks charge in the area. Well worth it. Overall we loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

SERGIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

diba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very unique and well decorated property
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and comfortable room!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
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 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cute little hotel and very walkable to Paddington station and restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
older hotel, friendly staff, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such an underrated hotel, honestly. I’ll deffo come back here, it was great in every way.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Makenzi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025