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The Columbia

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

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Exterior
Family Room
Bar (on property)
Reception
Lounge

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$176
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan

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95-99 Lancaster Gate, London, England, W2 3NS
  • Place, Kensington Gardens
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Queensway
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

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

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Double Room

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Triple Room

Triple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Room

Family Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

London

The Columbia puts you in the heart of London, steps from Kensington Gardens and within a 10-minute stroll of Hyde Park. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this 3-property class London City Centre hotel include Kensington High Street and Kensington Palace.

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

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Halepi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Italian Gardens Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tajrish Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nipa - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Swan - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Columbia

Hotel with a bar, steps from Kensington Gardens
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.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1865
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
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.

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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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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 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
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 all 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Columbia?

The Columbia offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Columbia?

As of 5 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Columbia on 15 Jan 2026 start from AU$175.99, 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.

Is parking available at The Columbia?

Yep, The Columbia has a self car park for GBP 10 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Columbia?

No, The Columbia does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Columbia?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

The Columbia Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 364 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 379 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1008 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Glenn

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isobel

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay at the Columbia! They were very helpful with things we needed to refrigerate and the staff were very friendly, particularly the young lady working the desk on the evening of the 30th and morning of the 1st (sorry, I didn't get her name). The hotel was in a great location, being just off Hyde Park/Kensington Gardens and having a bus stop just outside. I will definitely look to stay again when in London!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Older hotel with a lot of charm. Very helpful concierge service. 2 blocks from the underground. Across the street from lovely Hyde Park. Walkable to Paddington neighborhood with lots of dining options.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
The outside look of hotel does not match inside decor, friendliness or service. Amazing historic facility should come with staff knisledgeable about its history and be willing to share. Staff were not vustomer oriented. The one person who was friendly enough was the duty manager. Locatio excellent for Hyde park snd shopping, bus is right outside hotel manager.building
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

khulud

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel has a beautiful decor and the room size was surprisingly spacious, which I really appreciated. The design and furniture gave a cozy, stylish vibe that made the space feel welcoming. However, there were some major issues that affected the stay — the door had no proper lock, which didn’t feel secure at all, and the floors creaked with every step, making it hard to relax or move quietly. And there was no fridge. It’s a nice-looking place with potential, but it definitely needs some maintenance and basic safety improvements before I’d consider staying again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lourdes, Mesa

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Many places near by for dining. Park near by and bus line in front of the property. Hotel is older and there were only a few items available in the room. No hair dryer, no refrigerator, no air-conditioning, paper thin walls and creaky floors.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean. The staff were very friendly, Lily was especially helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

karin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room! Across from Hyde park and only 5 minute walk from paddington train station!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Iain

Business traveller
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

David

Brilliant location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location of this hotel and the service from the staff was good. They accommodated us after hours and were easily accessible and friendly. We didn’t realize the rooms do not have air conditioning, which made things uncomfortable at times. There was also a lot of work being done on the building that was noisy and we weren’t warned about prior. The building is a bit older and has beautiful features, but lacks some convenience. Overall we enjoyed our stay especially at the price point.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family

Amazing

Lovely room and close to all types of transportation, the lady at reception (lily) was fantastic and extremely helpful! Will definitely be using this hotel again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Candice

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
At first we arrived and they gave us a room all the way at the top and there were stairs to get to our room plus stairs inside of the room and stairs going down into the bedroom- super odd. Not safe for our child. Also was SUPER hot and muggy because there is no AC. We asked to change rooms and thankfully were able to. They moved us to a better room. Very small rooms not depicted in the photos at all. Sink didnt work well. It was good for our 2 night stay because we could walk to Kensington Gardens and grab food nearby but we would not stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The good: A historic property across from Hyde Park with a lovely exterior and convenient to transit. The staff are eager to help and our room was kept impeccably with fresh towels daily. The less good: the property is tatty and the bathrooms need updating. Dining and the bar were underwhelming. The paint choice for the second floor hallways is horrid.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Nick

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for solo travel! Very cool building in London.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ellen

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Excellent room

Fantastic room, reception staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The location was nice, across from the park. The room was small and hot, and the bathroom small and tiles cracked.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

rodrigo

Travelled with family
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

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location next to Hyde park. Very walkable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful hotel and area. We prefer these boutique hotels that have the look and feel of London. Even more when staff is so friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025