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The Columbia

3.0 star property
Travelers find the perfect blend of relaxation and exploration just steps from Kensington Palace, with morning coffee in the lobby before garden strolls

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The Columbia sits in central London near Hyde Park, offering a peaceful retreat from city exploration. Guests can relax in the garden, enjoy drinks at the bar, and stay connected with in-room WiFi. The helpful staff and convenient location consistently earn positive reviews.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Quadruple Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Economy Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in London City Centre, a neighborhood in London, The Columbia is near a metro station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, while The British Museum and Royal Albert Hall are cultural highlights. Natural History Museum and ZSL London Zoo are not to be missed. Guests appreciate the hotel's convenience to public transportation: Lancaster Gate Underground Station is 5 minutes by foot and Queensway Underground Station is 7 minutes. Visit our London travel guide
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95-99 Lancaster Gate, London, England, W2 3NS

What's nearby

  • Kensington Gardens
    Kensington Gardens
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hyde Park
    Hyde Park
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kensington Palace
    Kensington Palace
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kensington High Street
    Kensington High Street
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Queensway
    7 min walk - 0.4 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
  • Tajrish Restaurant
    5 min walk
  • Nipa
    7 min walk
  • Italian Gardens Café
    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 coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A banquet hall, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
  • 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

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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 self 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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)

Frequently asked questions

Is The Columbia pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Columbia Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 381 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 353 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff, wonderful room, perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kimberly Noel

Liked: Staff & service
Great location quiet and beautiful next to Hyde Park. Great value for quick breakfast. Only complaint hotel and rooms run extremely warm.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Carmela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is excellent, with an abundance of shops and restaurants nearby. Hotel is really clean , breakfasts are great. Age of building is definitely showing and needs some renovations. I understand there are plans in upcoming year to renovate!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Corie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and staff was helpful and friendly. Room was nice, the only thing I would recommend is putting fans in the rooms it was warm and stuffy. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tabetha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Clean, basic room. No frills. Beautiful building but could use updating. Staff pleasant and helpful. Nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very excellent staff who were friendly. Room was a good size
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Radu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff, the room, and the location were all wonderful. I highly recommend it, and we're looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing hotel! It’s in a great location as well - right across from Kensington gardens and steps away from Lancaster gate underground. The Columbia is the perfect mix of modern and historic. The only reason I give it 4 stars is because of the bathroom/shower. It was not ideal, the plumbing is very old but what can you do. Otherwise our room was great. Comfortable beds, very clean, and friendly staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying within three months and already have another stay booked for later in the year. I adore this place, the staff are really friendly and the rooms are a good size, even the standard double rooms. The only issue I really have is being 6’2 it’s hard for me to have a shower as the shower head is fixed to the wall but the baths are a good size to make up for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good area to stay in
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff & great location - all good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

VANESSA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, room kept really clean ,would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location by Kensington gardens , easy walk to museums and V&A . Lovely bar area , room a bit dated. Nice staff . Overall good VFM
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good breakfasts helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kev

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was just a really nice, clean, good sized place. Considering the area and time of year I found the price more than reasonable and ai shall certainly be staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like this hotel. Staff is always very considerate and helpful. Ive stayed here twice and both visits were nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
perfect for what I needed, location couldn't be better
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at this hotel many times and it was as brilliant as always. Great location, spacious rooms, comfy bed, lovely staff and a park view. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms friendly staff and lots of walkable food options!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mayumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall, well balanced, very good hotel :-) Old fashioned in a good way!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely time here. Amazing area and amazing staff. Would happily stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great centrally located
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Niamh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location beside Hyde Park, near lots of transport links. The rooms are quite dated but good if you like an authentic retro look.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location at Hyde Park. Excellent staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy but limited. We only stayed one night. It was quiet and warm
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026