The Columbia

3.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Reception
Exterior
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$236
includes taxes & fees
19 July - 20 July

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, Queensway
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Economy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Single Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Triple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Economy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

About this property

The Columbia

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 18 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Columbia on 19 July 2026 start from AU$236, 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. 389 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 353 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1005 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Gintaras

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute rooms, friendly staff, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff, wonderful room, perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lyudmila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, amazing accommodations
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in a beautiful area, just a short walk from multiple metro stations, restaurants and shops, and of course, Hyde Park. Area felt safe, clean, and the staff were delightful. I would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Corie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and staff was helpful and friendly. Room was nice, the only thing I would recommend is putting fans in the rooms it was warm and stuffy. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location near Hyde Park and easy walk to restaurants and Heathrow Express. Squeaky floors and limited thin walls.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Sumit

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Our stay was so lovely! The
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Radu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff, the room, and the location were all wonderful. I highly recommend it, and we're looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very excellent staff who were friendly. Room was a good size
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good area to stay in
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff & great location - all good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ka yi anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff, clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

VANESSA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, room kept really clean ,would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying within three months and already have another stay booked for later in the year. I adore this place, the staff are really friendly and the rooms are a good size, even the standard double rooms. The only issue I really have is being 6’2 it’s hard for me to have a shower as the shower head is fixed to the wall but the baths are a good size to make up for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Enzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a perfect stay...thanks :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for transportation and food.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms friendly staff and lots of walkable food options!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kev

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was just a really nice, clean, good sized place. Considering the area and time of year I found the price more than reasonable and ai shall certainly be staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good breakfasts helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Fraser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great Hotel - Fab team - Room was Clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
perfect for what I needed, location couldn't be better
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Candy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like this hotel. Staff is always very considerate and helpful. Ive stayed here twice and both visits were nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025