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The Columbia

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Kensington Gardens

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Lounge
Family Room
Triple Room

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is €129
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec

Room options

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Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 20.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 9.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 13.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Hyde Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kensington High Street - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Marble Arch - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Oxford Street - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Lancaster Gate Underground Station - 5 min walk
  • London Paddington Station - 9 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Halepi - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Nipa - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Italian Gardens Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tukdin - Flavours of Malaysia - ‬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), a 24-hour front desk and 4 meeting rooms
  • Luggage storage, coffee/tea in reception and a front desk safe
  • Multilingual staff, tour/ticket information and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 100 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

Languages

English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

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 fire extinguisher, 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 does not have any lifts
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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Columbia pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Columbia?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Columbia on 16 Dec 2024 start from €129.36, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Columbia?

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?

Checkout 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.

The Columbia Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 448 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 185 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1002 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carl, Bracknell

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Outside was definitely older than the pristine white portrayed in the picture. If you need to be in the area this is a good location. Breakfast ( £10 Continental was good) Corridors a bit creeky (which you notice in your room)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Al

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you're in the area for visiting or business, this place is perfect. Nice room with everything you need. If you wish to visit London, no. No shops or places to see except close to the train back to the airport. Everything else is at least a half hour away.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A very functional hotel at a good price, its was all you coukd expect. The bed was comfy, room was spacious. Could all do with a bit of a facelift (and fixing the creaky floors).
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, Hyde park across the street, plenty of restaurants and coffee shops in walking distance, transit stop right in front of the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Piper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Hyde Park is right across the street. It was very convenient and easy to get around.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Igor, Washington

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Third time staying at this hotel. Clean. Across from the park.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Wayne

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Columbia is a classic, charming building and super close to public transport and amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jared

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cute little hotel and very walkable to Paddington station and restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing to complain. I enjoyed my stays
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Madhukar

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was a beautiful building in a very nice walkable area. No air conditioning wasn’t great, but I knew that beforehand. The staff were very nice and helpful. My only complaint was the height of the bathtub and lack of washcloths, which maybe that’s an American thing because the front desk didn’t seem to understand what that was!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very well run hotel. Very clean and everything is working as to be expected. Has an older elegant feel to it. It’s located next to Hyde Park, which I find to be an ideal place to be in London. The rooms are small, at least the one I had. The breakfast is somewhat limited. So so in what it offers. Front desk people are friendly, generous with their time and very helpful. I believe it to be good value for London.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica, Eatonville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

FLOR DE LIS, New York

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is good in the hotel, and space in the room is fine. Staff is kind and helpful. Bathroom deserve a little improvement.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very big, which was good. I was surprised to find a large crack in one of the windows. When I reported it the staff said they were unaware and carried out an initial repair wih cellotape. Additionally, in order to use the televsion I had to unravel the lead and plug behind the televsion and connect the aerial lead.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved being close to Paddington for ease from the airport and trains. Also loved being across from the park
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location , just across from Hyde park and close to the Lancaster Gate station , heritage building with lots of character , staff were great as well
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea, Polson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was so comfy! The atmosphere was superb! The coffee was not drinkable and overpriced. The positives far outweighed the coffee. Thank you! I recommend it for sure classic and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariano

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The service was great but the floor of the hotel not make too much noise
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nik

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Nice.
When I booked, I didn't realise how important air-conditioning might be. Could have done with a room fridge, too. Room was quiet and tidy. TV very basic. Location is the real winner.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024