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The Columbia

3.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, steps from Kensington Gardens

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The Columbia sits in central London near Hyde Park, offering a peaceful retreat from city exploration. Guests can relax in the garden, enjoy drinks at the bar, and stay connected with in-room WiFi. The helpful staff and convenient location consistently earn positive reviews.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is P6,697
P8,036 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

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

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for 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
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for 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
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for 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
  • 18 sq m
  • 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 - 0.0 km
  • Hyde Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kensington High Street - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Marble Arch - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Oxford Street - 7 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

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

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

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), multilingual staff, and a front-desk safe
  • 4 meeting rooms, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • An elevator, a banquet hall, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 100 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 10 per night)
  • Limited onsite 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

  • Elevator

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

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

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

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

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 Nov 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Columbia on Nov 23, 2025 start from P 6,696.58, excluding 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?

Check-out 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.

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The Columbia Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 343 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 389 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 173 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1010 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Altovise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room and walkable to Kensington Palace.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a 200 year old historical property with a lot of charm. The staff loves this hotel and you can tell. Next time in London I am staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Guinevere

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great hotel but we did not book in the right location to be in the busy action of the city. Staff was great if you specifically wanna stay in this area highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

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

Comfortable stay

Lovely hotel in an excellent location across from Hyde Park and close to Paddington Station.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favourite pet friendly hotel in London within this price range. Amazing location, loved my room and great service overall. My dog was very happy as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Staff & service
Great staff. Except room was quite hot with no heating or cooling
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

george

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the Columbia. Spent 5 days there The building architecture is fabulous. The staff is great. The room is nice with good views of Kensington Gardens. About 7 minutes walk to the underground station, which takes you anywhere you want to go
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Janna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

hany

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location, building Rooms nned upgrading ,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Iain

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel needs an entire revamp internally. It looks like it hasn't had even as much as a lick of paint since the 1980s and it's a shame what a beautiful old building has been reduced to.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

diba

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

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very old hotel and needs upkeep
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place with character.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

rodrigo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I liked the location, but the rooms urgently need maintenance and they are very small. There is no closet or space to put bathroom items.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff are so friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Was in a good quiet neighborhood. Room was clean but a little small and shower was not good. Hotel was dated, not much amenities, overpriced breakfast and drinks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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

8/10 Good

Quinten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was in great shape, the only downside was the fact that the pictures were not the same as the ones on the website.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Imtiaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is an older Victorian style. It’s not your typical city hotel. It is older but has lots of charm. The location is perfect, next door to Hyde Park. Walking distance to the tube. The room was very large, was pleasantly surprised when we saw it. Perfect for 2 adults and 2 teenagers. There were 4 single beds and enough space to move around in. Parking was very convenient. It was cheaper considering what the car parks charge in the area. Well worth it. Overall we loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff went above and beyond! Great location near Central Line tube, Kensington Garden and Hyde Park across the street.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josefin

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

Wow wow wow

BEAUTIFUL building and lovely staff!!! Nice, peaceful breakfast. AMAZING morning walks in Hyde Park, say goodmorning to the swans ♥️
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Tiffaney

Liked the old school style of building and that the rooms were very clean yet very small. Would be good to have a proper coffee machine in the room and mini bar fridge.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

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