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The Columbia

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

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Family Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lounge
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
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • 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
The current price is $128
$154 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15

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Economy Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double 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
  • 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
(22 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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$170 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Kensington Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hyde Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kensington High Street - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Marble Arch - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Oxford Street - 4 min drive - 2.3 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
  • ‪Tukdin - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Island Grill - ‬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
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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

Here's the breakdown, no surprises

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

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Room
Elevator
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Bed
Bathroom
Building
Lobby
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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 good, excellent, and enjoyable with several choices available. (11 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable stay

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

8/10 Very good

Family room roomy and great location

Family room was comfortable, location is great between 2 tube stops and an easy walk to Paddington Station. Heaps of food and grocery options around and right across the road from huge park. Parking is first come first served c.o.d. 1 small lift for the whole building was a bit slow. Water pressure was good.
David, 8-night trip

8/10 Very good

The lady in reception was very kind & went above & beyond
Rachel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Historic, well located and managed Hyde Park property. Conveniently located to subway and buses. Older property, but incredible daily maid service and kind staff. I would stay here again.
Janna, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Walkable, safe, clean easy check in
Jose, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Suzanne, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Columbia july 2025

Very good atmosphere. Friendly staff. Good cleanliness. Great location! There is some noise from outside and from neighboring rooms, but not too disturbing. I think the hotel is a bit expensive.
Kai, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff really helpful, nice quiet place. Rooms on 4th floor can get too hot in summer.
Alan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice staff, good value for money, quite run down and no AC in the rooms and quite simple standard. We didn’t expect anything grand either. It worked well for two nights and good location for us.
Philip, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel staff was very accommodating and understanding
caleb, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!

Great location, right next to hyde park and a few minutes walk from the tube. All the staff were really friendly and helpful. Bar area was really nice and the room was a good size with a really comfy bed. Some of the decor like the furniture and bathroom were dated but all really clean! No aircon in the room so does get hot but a fan was provided which was a bonus! Great stay and would definitely stay again and recommend!
Bethany, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
SERGIO, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

very unique and well decorated property
diba, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great staff and comfortable room!
Samantha, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Helpful staff
Christopher, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The hotel itself is dated and deserves to be brought back to its glory. Squeeky floors most prevalent. Staff was excellent and the area is desireable.
jeff, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Convenient location and good value

This hotel is so handy. Bus stop outside takes you to Westminster or Piccadilly Circus. Hyde park and Kensington park across the road. Walkable to Paddington station
Jenny, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Great value!
Makenzi, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great expirience overall

We had a great time. The location was incredible and the staff very friendly. As the hotel is old, our floor cracked a lot as we walk ( or the neighbors). You coul also ear through the walls, so I do not recomend if you are a light-sleeper.
CONSUELO, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Cute little hotel and very walkable to Paddington station and restaurants.
Jared, 6-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Miranda, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

How close it was to the park and metro
Mark, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were incredibly friendly, plus they gave us a free room upgrade. The beds… fantastic, it was a dream come true. They were so comfy, we didn’t want to get out of it. Despite facing the main road, it was so nice and quiet, you wouldn’t believe there’s a bus stop outside. The continental breakfast was ok, it was a nice selection (but we’re biased to a full cooked breakfast). The hotel is very nice and pretty (loved the reception area) the only slight downfall, is the bathroom and corridors need updating but otherwise it is a great place to stay and would 100% stay there again!
Tashana, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great service and location, hotel odd but nice

First of all, the staff are amazing. Super friendly and helpful. The location is great too. Just as in the pictures the hotel is a bit... eclectic. With 60's wood paneling, 70's avocado bathroom, 80's wallpaper and 90's carpet it was still all clean and in perfectly good order. I actually enjoyed the mishmash and it does give the room certain character. The breakfast was really disappointing. No cooked component at all. Not even a boiled egg - nothing, nada, zip. Breakfast room is grandiose to say the least, which was nice, but it's an oddly curated collection of furniture. Our room was on the 4th floor facing the park. Good view but I recommend you request a room on 1st or 2nd floor as the windows may be larger there. Overall, I was really pleased with this hotel, bar the sad looking breakfast, and will come again. Staff were amazing and really tried their best always.
Robert, 2-night trip