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The Columbia

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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95-99 Lancaster Gate, London, England, W2 3NS
  • Hyde Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Kensington High Street
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Oxford Street
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Family Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Single Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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About this property

The Columbia

Hotel with a bar, steps from Kensington Gardens
A bar/lounge, self parking and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance and a garden are on-site. Change of towels is available on request
The Columbia offers 100 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

The Columbia's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Hyde Park. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and 4 meeting rooms.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, 4 meeting rooms and multilingual staff
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Kensington Gardens and 6 minutes on foot from Hyde Park
  • Pets welcome free of charge
The Columbia offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. There are 4 meeting rooms available. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The Columbia also features coffee/tea in common area, a front desk safe, and a lift. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star London hotel.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 10 per night)
  • Limited on-site 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

  • Lift

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 are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 10 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

The Columbia Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 313 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 409 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 179 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1003 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

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Careen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great area by Hyde Park
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margery

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Stanley

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Miranda, Wichita Falls

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Mikolaj

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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

Adam

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lord David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seonmook

Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

CONSUELO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay cute hotel

Hotel was great! Very close to all you needed and staff very helpful! Could do with air con in the rooms however - but that staff did supply us with a fan. Was a very hot day mind.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint and love surround
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely older hotel right across from Kensington Gardens. Bus stop was right outside and it has 3 train stations nearby. We were traveling with our 10 and 15 year old and felt safe and comfortable. Close to Queensway for many food and shopping options. Staff was very friendly. Our rooms were ready and we were able to check in early. They also have a nice locked room to store luggage if you need to check out before flight. We did not eat the breakfast or utilize bar area, but we saw others doing so. Beds and rooms comfortable. Room got slightly warm but able to open window a little for air, it was no problem! We really enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shellby

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The quality of the cleanliness in the room must be acknowledged - our room was SPOTLESS. Please pass on our feedback to the cleaning team. Our only negative was the very thin walls. Our neighbour seemed to be having a party with their clothes hangers at 11.30pm, besides this we enjoyed our stay and would gladly stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This hotel offers some beautiful common spaces and was very clean. Our room was fine- no frills and as pictured- but a bit stuffy on warm days. The floors were a bit creaky so you could hear others walking around in the hallways. The location was fantastic- right across from Hyde Park and a quick 7-minute walk to the Central line tube.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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Our room was extremely hot all the time. Couldn't sleep and the place is very outdated.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

diba

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

8/10 Good

Athan

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Justin

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s ok there are other hotels closer to the main attractions for less money. The rooms a very spacious but what’s the deal with separate hot and cold faucets on the sink either burning hot of freezing cold. The hotel is close to the tube, bus stops and big bus stops. Direct across from the park with some cool small shops and restaurants near by.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025