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The Columbia

3.0 star property
Hotel with bar/lounge, near Hyde Park

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Exterior
Lounge
Bar (on property)
Family Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
In the heart of London, The Columbia offers a tranquil retreat near Hyde Park. Savor the garden's serenity or indulge in a drink at the bar while staying connected with in-room WiFi. Guests have praised the helpful staff and convenient location.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Self parking
  • Bar/lounge
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
$104 nightly
The total price is $124
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Single Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Triple Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Economy Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double 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 - 0.1 km
  • Hyde Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Queensway - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kensington Palace - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kensington High Street - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • London City Airport (LCY) - 25 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 42 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 63 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 88 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 92 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 97 min drive
  • London Paddington Station - 9 min walk
  • London (QQP-Paddington Train Station) - 10 min walk
  • Marylebone Station - 25 min walk
  • Lancaster Gate Underground Station - 5 min walk
  • Queensway Underground Station - 7 min walk
  • Bayswater Underground Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Halepi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Italian Gardens Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tajrish Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Swan - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nipa - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Columbia

The Columbia puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. Other features include a bar/lounge and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Lancaster Gate Underground Station is 5 minutes and Queensway Underground Station is 7 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 100 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets stay free
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (GBP 10 per night)
    • Onsite parking limited
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Working away

  • 4 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 1865
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 1

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Self parking costs GBP 10 per night

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Columbia offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Columbia does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Columbia?

Yes, pets stay free.

Is parking offered on site at The Columbia?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 10 per night. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Columbia?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

What is there to do at The Columbia and nearby?

The Columbia has a garden.

What's the area around The Columbia like?

The Columbia is in London City Centre, a short 5-minute walk from Lancaster Gate Underground Station and 6 minutes' walk from Hyde Park. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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The Columbia Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Service staff
Room
Elevator
Breakfast
Bed
Bathroom
Building
Lobby
Restaurant

What guests liked

  • Parking was convenient and available, with some guests even finding it cheaper than local car parks. (7 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, good, lovely, and very nice, with a variety of choices. (12 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

perfect for what I needed, location couldn't be better
Anthony, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean ... expected decoration for this hotel . Staff were welcoming ..continental breakfast was lovely
Pauline, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our favourite hotel
Mats, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room in a historical building, rich with history. Location was great near the tube, across from Hyde Park, within walking distance to Kensington Palace and restaurants. The room was comfortable and quiet. We would stay again!
Kristie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay and staff very helpful and kind
Dave, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great centrally located
Kathleen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great staff & a lift that now works again The place is tired & could do with some renovation, but no doubt the price would then go up dramatically. I am returning in December, as this tends to be my first choice hotel for London
Shaun, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Friendly staff, good value room, good area, easy to walk from station. Hotel a bit tired, bed was fine. Bathroom old styled and tired, shower head quite low in the bath
Alex, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Good value and location

Good location, good value but room in need of some modernisation, eg. the avocado bathroom suite did take us back to the 70's (although very clean/tidy) :-)
Robin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent room

Fantastic room, reception staff very friendly and helpful
Andrew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Exactly what it says it does. Bit old, bit tired, but immaculately clean and extremely helpful and friendly staff
Fiona, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Greart location. 10 minute walk to Paddington Station.
Nicole, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean. The staff were very friendly, Lily was especially helpful.
Sarah, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing

Lovely room and close to all types of transportation, the lady at reception (lily) was fantastic and extremely helpful! Will definitely be using this hotel again!
Amy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beds were very comfortable and breakfast was great!
Marc, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!

We loved our time at The Columbia. The staff were amazing, the rooms a great size, the atmosphere old world classy with modern updates. The location is fantastic. Close to Hyde Park, shopping, eating, and public transportation. We will be back.
Susan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We didnt require parking as we travelled by train to London, but it's very easy 15 mins walk from Paddington or a short cab ride. We had the pleasure of being served by Kevin at the bar, the drinks selection was great, and at a good price, and the service excellent. The hotel rooms were a little dated but the bar, lounge and dining areas, were charmingly still with all their period features. Filming was taking place outside the hotel or an upcoming film but we couldnt find out which one..
Guest dining room
Guest Lounge area
View from our hotel room
Alison, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a lovely stay at the Columbia! They were very helpful with things we needed to refrigerate and the staff were very friendly, particularly the young lady working the desk on the evening of the 30th and morning of the 1st (sorry, I didn't get her name). The hotel was in a great location, being just off Hyde Park/Kensington Gardens and having a bus stop just outside. I will definitely look to stay again when in London!
Abigail, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Older hotel with a lot of charm. Very helpful concierge service. 2 blocks from the underground. Across the street from lovely Hyde Park. Walkable to Paddington neighborhood with lots of dining options.
John, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable stay

Lovely hotel in an excellent location across from Hyde Park and close to Paddington Station.
Adrian, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel has retained the charm of the past. The staff is very friendly and the location is perfect.
Jörg, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, property has lots of character. Breakfast was excellent! Staff were very friendly.
Meghan, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Rooms & decor a little dated - Avocado bathroom fixtures, no smart tv, shining vibe corridors!
Christopher, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Everything about our stay was good. Bill Dalton
Bill, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

New beginnings for me

My first solo hotel visit since the death of my husband was an important and rather frightening event. Everyonr at the Columbia made me feel welcome and treasured. Lovely room, friendly and efficient staff. I now have a home from home and I shall be back. Thank you
Susan, 1-night trip