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The Columbia

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

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Lounge
Reception
Family Room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$191
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec

Explore the area

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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, Kensington Palace
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

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

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Double Room

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
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
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
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 Palace and Kensington High Street.

What's nearby

  • Kensington Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hyde Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kensington Palace - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 15 min walk - 1.3 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 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 7 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Columbia on 23 Dec 2025 start from AU$190.68, 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.

Reviews

The Columbia Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 362 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 382 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1008 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Glenn

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the quirkiness of the very old building. Squeaky floor boards and old plumbing all mixed together with very comfy beds and lovely staff made for a very nice stay here. The closeness of Kensington Gardens was an added bonus.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
First of all, I absolutely LOVED staying at this property. What a cool place and an interesting part of town and close to the tube. Although the hotel is past its heyday, it still is majestic, has much charm and the rooms are clean and comfy. Staff was friendly, happy hour was relaxing and breakfast was very nice. I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay and staff very helpful and kind
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Ideally located ... but dated.

Friendly staff, helpful. Clean and confortable bed, with useful desk in room. Really good central location close to everthing we needed while in London Very dated, carpets of age with deteriation. Door undercut to let alot of light through during the night. Bathroom clean but age does not help. Hairs in bath.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

george

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

george

Travelled with family
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

David

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

Family room roomy and great location

Family room was comfortable, location is great between 2 tube stops and an easy walk to Paddington Station. Heaps of food and grocery options around and right across the road from huge park. Parking is first come first served c.o.d. 1 small lift for the whole building was a bit slow. Water pressure was good.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lars Grytli

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with 70’s decor. Bed was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Victoria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Don’t Stay There

Very disappointed in the OLD ROOMS. Stayed there 12+ years ago & facilities same as back then and they weren’t flash then. Very few amenities in room, no tissues 2 tiny body wash/hair shampoo in one. No conditioner. No face washer. Shower in old green bath tub. No Fridge. Old worn carpet with a hole in it outside lift to go up to room. Old heavy windows with paint cracked and what appeared to be wood rot. Filthy balcony out window that hadn’t been cleaned or attended to for years littered with cigarette butts along with the dirt. 2 dirty old Perspex pieces along outside frame which I assume was to try & stop someone getting in. Very hot stuffy room with open window with no fly screen to let air in that couldn’t be left open at night because of security reasons. Overall old & dowdy and over a waste of the $900 AU it cost to stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

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

Great service and location, hotel odd but nice

First of all, the staff are amazing. Super friendly and helpful. The location is great too. Just as in the pictures the hotel is a bit... eclectic. With 60's wood paneling, 70's avocado bathroom, 80's wallpaper and 90's carpet it was still all clean and in perfectly good order. I actually enjoyed the mishmash and it does give the room certain character. The breakfast was really disappointing. No cooked component at all. Not even a boiled egg - nothing, nada, zip. Breakfast room is grandiose to say the least, which was nice, but it's an oddly curated collection of furniture. Our room was on the 4th floor facing the park. Good view but I recommend you request a room on 1st or 2nd floor as the windows may be larger there. Overall, I was really pleased with this hotel, bar the sad looking breakfast, and will come again. Staff were amazing and really tried their best always.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamila

Travelled with pets
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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dan, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Relatively affordable stay very close to central London. Breakfast offered will cover at basic level all the expectations. Rooms were last renovated in ‘70s or ‘80s, but the staff keeps them clean. Public spaces very pleasant in the restaurant/ bar area. A complete rehabilitation of the building is necessary, but that will put the hotel in a much higher category, out of reach for the current clients.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Imtiaz

Travelled with family
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

Jasmine

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything about our stay was good. Bill Dalton
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lauren

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
broken door, toilet, and no air conditioning. they didn’t fix them when asked. not worth the expensive price tage
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Vicky

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly & helpful. Location was ok. The property is dated. Floors creaked very loudly. No AC. They did provide a fan. But room was very warm. Shower /tub issues … water turned on for tub. It was VERY difficult to switch to shower. There wasn’t any button or cord. We had to tug on the hose coming out of tub spout to shower head. It was not easy & quite frustrating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025