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The Columbia

Hotel with bar/lounge, near Hyde Park

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

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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
  • Lift
£118
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct

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A bathroom with a bathtub, a sink, and a mirror.

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
A bathroom with a bathtub, a sink, and a mirror.
A hotel room with two beds, striped wallpaper, a framed picture on the wall, and a nightstand with a vase of flowers.
A hotel room with two beds, striped wallpaper, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a television, a mirror, and a bed with a floral bedspread.

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
A bathroom with a bathtub, a sink, and a shower.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a dresser, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with a bed, a wooden door, and a shower area.
A bathroom with a bathtub, a sink, and a shower.

Economy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
A bathroom with a bathtub, sink, and a mirror above the sink.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a desk with chairs, and a view of the outdoors through a window.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a green headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.
A neatly arranged hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a wooden nightstand, and a wardrobe.

Twin Room

Good
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
A bathroom with a bathtub, sink, and a mirror above the sink.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a dark headboard, a small bedside table with a lamp, and a wooden dresser with a mirror.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.
A neatly made bed with a green upholstered headboard, a bedside lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Single Room

Good
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
A bathroom with a bathtub, sink, and a mirror above the sink.
A neatly made bed with a grey headboard, a bedside lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.
A neatly made bed with a dark headboard, a bedside lamp, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a kettle and cups, a lamp, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

Double Room

Very good
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
A bathroom with a bathtub, sink, and a mirror above the sink.
A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard, a bedside table, and a lamp. There is a mirror on the wall and a hanging coat rack.
A hotel room with three beds, each with green headboards and white bedding. There are two bedside lamps on each bed.
A hotel room with a wooden vanity, a mirror, a flat-screen TV, and a coffee maker.

Triple Room

Excellent
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
A bathroom with a bathtub, sink, and a mirror above the sink.
A hotel room with two single beds, each with a green headboard, white bedding, and a lamp on the nightstand.
A double room with two beds, each with a green headboard and white bedding. There are bedside tables with lamps and a small drawer.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a chair, a dresser, a television, and a metal coat rack.

Quadruple Room

Very good
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds
A bathroom with a bathtub, sink, and a mirror above the sink.
Room
A hotel room with a wooden dresser, a bedside table with a lamp, a bed with white linens, a hanging coat rack, and a striped wallpaper background.
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside lamp, and striped wallpaper.

Economy Double Room

Very good
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
A bathroom with a bathtub, sink, and a mirror above the sink.
A hotel room with two beds, a green headboard, white bedding, and a view of the city through large windows.
A hotel room with two beds, each with a green upholstered headboard, white bedding, and a small bedside table with a lamp.
A room with a wooden desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, a coffee maker, and a bathroom with a checkered floor and yellow tiles.

Family Room

Good
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

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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 (LCY-London City) - 25 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 42 min drive
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 63 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 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
  • Paddington Underground Station - 9 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Halepi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tajrish Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Swan - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nipa - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Columbia

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

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 100 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

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

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

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

Pets

    • Pets stay for free
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (GBP 20 per night)
    • On-site parking is limited

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

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 3

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/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Parking

  • Self-parking costs GBP 20 per night

Policies

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 that you 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 20 per night. Parking spaces 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. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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The Columbia Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Parking was a convenient and affordable option with some reviewers noting it was a great feature and a good value. (10 reviews)
  • Easy access to the airport was a major advantage for guests. (4 reviews)
  • The hotel is a fantastic and dog-friendly option with a great location. (3 reviews)
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6/10 Good

Nice older hotel. Great location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Just a fantastic hotel in a fantastic location and reasonably priced.
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8/10 Very good

The staff were excellent, very welcoming with clear information provided. Dog friendly rooms was a great bonus and right near the park so location was really good as well. Room was a bit hot but there was a fan and bathroom was a bit dated but overall a good place to stay. Parking is limited but available for £20 a day.
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8/10 Very good

Really helpful staff and convenient location. Had a room on the 4th (top) floor which was hard to keep a comfortable temperature.
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8/10 Very good

Fantastic hotel, The rooms are quite warm in the summer but that's to be expected in London. Great quality breakfast spread, super friedly staff. I will definitely be back.
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8/10 Very good

Clean room comfortable bed. Room on 4th floor very warm. Very dated in the decor but over all good
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was in a fantastic location and perfect for us to explore London. The room was a welcome retreat and exactly what was needed after a day on our feet. Would highly recommend.
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8/10 Very good

Great location, great potential. Room sizes were amazing. But it needs a renovation and frendlier staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was exceedingly knowledgeable and helpful with all my dumb touristy questions :) made me and my feel very welcome throughout my stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very high ceilings and beds and linens were very comfortable. Nice breakfast, beautiful neighborhood
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8/10 Very good

Very good location, nice hotell, friendly staff, good food, not very clean room
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Really helpful staff. Quiet and clean rooms.
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfectly situated for exploring central London. 10 minute walk to Paddington station and 3 minutes to the tube. Directly across the road from Kensington gardens and 15 minutes in foot to Notting Hill. As for the hotel itself, it does what it says on the tin. Staff are wonderful, decor is old English (which we absolutely loved!). Bring back the trend of olive green bathrooms I say! Bed was comfortable and the room was clean. I don’t think you’ll find a better hotel for the price. £400 for 3 nights opposite Kensington Palace? Don’t mind if I do!
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent establishment with great location for Hyde park.
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8/10 Very good

Location of the hotel is very good. It was very quiet, so did not get disturbed by traffic. However the room has more possibilities. The floor was very creaky, in the hallway as well, so that is what I think should be first priority to fix. And our room was a bit outdated, with carpeted floor and a bit of a musty smell. Luckily windows were able to be opened. Bathroom was very fresh and nice. But the tap did leak when you switched to the showerhead. And the drain clogged very quickly when washing your hair because of the very small filter.
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6/10 Good

The staffs are very helpful. It was really nice that they upgraded my room to a bigger room, very kind of them. There are other newer hotels nearby with a cheaper rate - and better experience in terms of hotel amenities. This hotel is just instagramable outside of your room. The room itself is somewhat stuck in the 70s, no air conditioning, but a fan is provided, toilet is also in need of an upgrade. The bar or breakfast, lobby area is very picturesque, but tables are somewhat sticky. Location of the hotel is extremely good! Nearby the tube, and opposite Hyde Park. Amazing. The overall experience was OK, was it exactly value for money? Probably if you do not mind a slightly worn down vibe of the hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, convenient location and friendly staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice staff, wonderful room, perfect location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful room with good bathroom - overlooking Hyde Park - very nice staff. Despite the heatwave we were very happy with the hotel Unfortunately there is no A/C in the hotel however we asked for an extra fan for the room which the hotel was happy to supply. Great location for Hyde Park, tube and bus routes and easy access to all the London attractions.
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10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast was relatively cheap compared to popping into a coffee shop. The happy hour was a great price, £7 for a double G&T and the bar area is really lovely. The decor as others had mentioned was dated but it was all very clean and the location was excellent. Given its history as a favorite hotel for rock stars I highly recommend the owners play this up a bit. Maybe modernize the decor and have posters for concerts and albums of bands and artists that have stayed there. Overall for the price it was an excellent deal and I’d recommend staying there.
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8/10 Very good

We had an excellent stay. The breakfast was lovely, the staff were wonderful and the location could not be beat. It could use a bit of a refurbish as the bathrooms and carpets are looking like they have seen better days and with the lack of air conditioning perhaps 2 fans per room would more helpful. I would still recommend this charming hotel and would stay there again. They were even able to accommodate putting the 2 rooms I reserved next to each other which was very helpful.
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6/10 Good

Everywhere was very clean, beds were comfy, and staff were polite! Only downsides were: the showerhead was a quite small which made it hard to rinse hair well, and it was tricky to figure out how to switch the water from bath to shower so maybe a sign to explain it would be useful. No mini fridge or safe either. No aircon, but they had provided a fan for us which helped a bit! Good for the price and a nice location.
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8/10 Very good

In summer, without a/c the rooms on the 3rd floor are just too hot. This was my big negative point. Windows could be opened just a littly tiny bit, because of restrictions. Sad. But besides this, location is excellent!
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8/10 Very good

Great location quiet and beautiful next to Hyde Park. Great value for quick breakfast. Only complaint hotel and rooms run extremely warm.
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was in a beautiful area, just a short walk from multiple metro stations, restaurants and shops, and of course, Hyde Park. Area felt safe, clean, and the staff were delightful. I would highly recommend this place.