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The Columbia

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

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Bar (on property)
Interior
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 NZ$176
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb

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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)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Single Room

Single Room

  • 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)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 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
  • ‪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

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 10 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Columbia on 22 Feb 2026 start from NZ$175.86, 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. 358 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 374 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Glenn

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean ... expected decoration for this hotel . Staff were welcoming ..continental breakfast was lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room in a historical building, rich with history. Location was great near the tube, across from Hyde Park, within walking distance to Kensington Palace and restaurants. The room was comfortable and quiet. We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Alex

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Friendly staff, good value room, good area, easy to walk from station. Hotel a bit tired, bed was fine. Bathroom old styled and tired, shower head quite low in the bath
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location at Hyde Park. Excellent staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff & great location - all good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff & a lift that now works again The place is tired & could do with some renovation, but no doubt the price would then go up dramatically. I am returning in December, as this tends to be my first choice hotel for London
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos E

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
The place is eclectic and could use a little TLC, but the staff and location were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location, reasonable value for money but the hotel and rooms desperately need updating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel was beautiful, lots of places close by and tubes were also close so easy to transport! The staff were very helpful and kind here and the room was so clean and pretty
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

VANESSA

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, Starbuck

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

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent situation close to tube and bus routes into the city and other parts of London. Easy access to Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. Lots of interesting walks. Many cafes and restaurants in the area. Very interesting building, impressive staircase and function rooms. Fairly basic but certainly adequate bedroom and good sized, original avocado, bathroom. Reasonably priced for this area. Staff unobtrusive but helpful when needed. Daily housekeeping. There is limited parking, but we didn't use it. Overall very satisfied. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Caledonia

Travelled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Derek

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

I wouldn’t go again.

This hotel is very run down and in desperate need of a refresh! Walls have many areas where plasterboard repairs are still on show, paint and wallpaper coming off and looks like it’s still in the 80’s. The rooms have paper thin walls and floors, and the windows don’t have any seal against drafts or noise. This makes for a tough sleep, especially with a family. The staff were okay but definitely did not offer a “good service”, the bar man was not helpful at all and did not make me want to spend any extra money. Such a shame as the location is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good value and location

Good location, good value but room in need of some modernisation, eg. the avocado bathroom suite did take us back to the 70's (although very clean/tidy) :-)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely time here. Amazing area and amazing staff. Would happily stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and accessible. They all spoke to us and that makes a huge difference in our stay. A charming experience all around. Great job by everyone.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Liam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lots of character. Very limited facilities.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

CHARISSA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good option, close to Paddington Station and Heathrow Express. Nothing fancy, with nice, clean room and the beautiful Kensington gardens right across the street!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025