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The Columbia

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Hyde Park

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Lounge
Family Room
Triple Room

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
95-99 Lancaster Gate, London, England, W2 3NS
  • Kensington Gardens
    1 min walk
  • Hyde Park
    6 min walk
  • Kensington Palace
    14 min walk
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    42 min drive

Room options

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Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

  • 20.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Twin Room

Twin Room

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room

Single Room

  • 9.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

  • 13.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the area

London

Heart of London.Within a 15-minute walk of this London City Centre hotel, you'll find Hyde Park and Kensington Palace. Oxford Street and Kensington High Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Hyde Park - 6 min walk
  • Kensington High Street - 14 min walk
  • Royal Albert Hall - 16 min walk
  • Marble Arch - 19 min walk
  • Oxford Street - 5 min drive

Getting around

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

3-star hotel near Hyde Park
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 a common area and a front-desk safe. 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.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1865
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
The Columbia offers 100 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk

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 are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 277 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 444 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1002 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

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

Pakize Berat

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 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

8/10 Good

Stacie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is conveniently located near multiple metro lines and directly across from Hyde Park. The bathroom is a bit outdated and small. If A/C was available, I would rate the hotel higher because my trip occurred during a bit of a hot spell. The beautiful fall weather was wonderful, but my room was stuffy even with the window open at night and a fan running on high.
Stayed 5 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

8/10 Good

patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
older hotel, friendly staff, great location
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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good stay would recommend
I travel to London frequently and have a list of hotels that are my preferred places for £156 or under. I have added this hotel to that list. The hotel is about 5 minutes' walk to Lancaster Gate underground station (Central Line). There is also a bus stop outside the hotel for a bus into Piccadilly (number 94). Hyde Park is across the street. Restaurants are about 5 - 10 minutes walk. My room was a triple, with a double and a single bed and a large two-seater sofa. There was an ensuite shower over bath and a large cupboard. The room was big and I would think plenty of room even for three with luggage (see photos). The only thing I struggled with was the height of the showerhead. It is quite low, about neck height, and I am 5' 7". Breakfast was a help yourself continental. (If you are looking at booking breakfast through Hotels, Expedia, or the like, breakfast booked at the hotel on the day is only £10 per person. Hotels.com wanted to charge me £14.) Staff were great, friendly, and helpful. The hotel is having a bit of a refurbishment and looks good. The building is impressive with high ceilings and looks quite grand. As a thing to look for, the lift indicator on the ground floor is an old-fashioned mechanical arrow indicator.
Stayed 2 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

Jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Columbia was such a nice place to stay for a night in London. The staff couldn’t do enough for you we will definitely be returning.
Stayed 1 night 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

8/10 Good

Yang

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
This is a very old fashioned hotel, so a lot of the modern luxuries including a modern bathroom and refrigerator are non-accessible. However, the staff is very nice and welcoming.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennele

Travelled with family and small children
the staff was very helpful and amazing. So nice. The rooms were very clean and bigger than I thought they would be. I enjoyed staying there with my young kids. So close to Hyde park as well and easy to get to all the places.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over heated bedrooms, that’s with the windows open 500mm all day. Decor is tired, the bathrooms are remnants of the 1970s - they need replaced. The entrance garden area looks like the entrance of a hostel, it doesn’t resemble the photo on the Expedia website. This Hotel could be charging higher prices if it had a good make over!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Amelia

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and neat. However, due to no fault of the hotel it was very hot! The hotel has no AC. There was a fan and a tiny window, which was not enough to cool the room. However, we talked to the hotel staff, who were very accommodating. We were able to move rooms to one with larger windows and were able to enjoy the rest of our stay. The staff were very nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ove

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and good cleaning. The room was too warm.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024