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The Columbia

3.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Lounge
Interior
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$240
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr

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)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(26 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
(35 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(21 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 Palace and Kensington High Street.

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 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Columbia on 12 Apr 2026 start from NZ$240, 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. 372 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 362 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1004 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great welcome. Excellent parking onsite for £10 per day. Room was clean and comfortable. Staff were helpful throughout. Great continental breakfast including gluten free options, meats, cheese and yoghurt. Located directly opposite Kensington park. 5 minute walk to the tube.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayumi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall, well balanced, very good hotel :-) Old fashioned in a good way!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Radu

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. The rooms are dated.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Niamh

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location beside Hyde Park, near lots of transport links. The rooms are quite dated but good if you like an authentic retro look.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my second stay and I'll definitely stay again. I had a smaller room this time but it was all I needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Qua ligging top met het openbaar vervoer. Tapijt in de kamer en krakende vloeren. Badkamer zeer 1920. Voor de rest schoon. Nog een keer boeken? Als het tapijt weg is en de badkamer verbouwd is dan zeer zeker. Personeel vriendelijk.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was fine
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Wayne

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly, and the lobby/dining area looks nice. However, the room looks really old and very different from the photos. The heating was not working, the floor was making a squeaky sound, the soundproofing was poor, and the floor was not clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

FUMIAKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was good, except for no availability of amenity goods. I should have checked in advance and brought a toothbrush and a sleeping wear, at least. A phone line to the front desk wasn't there, either, and I wonder if I could do better if I walked down to the desk.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

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

4/10 Poor

DESPINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was gloomy and depressive, internal with a window looking at an air shaft. The hotel was dated which is a shame because it has big public rooms and could have been made into something wonderful. The photos do not reflect the reality. The hotel staff was very nice, helpful and polite. The housekeeping was also good and location was great. The hotel staff was very nice,
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

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

4/10 Poor

LUCINDA

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good bed but was only there for 8 hours ….. any longer, I would have requested a move …. Very very dated and needs some modernising, £200 a night too much for the room condition …. Location ok
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

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

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Internet ok. Bar not very well stocked and had to fetch help from reception often.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel lovely period building so pleased they have kept many original features. the staff were brilliant. check in easy. lovely place to relax overlooking Hyde Park, in which we enjoyed great walks and coffee and the hotel made our dog very welcome. We had such a lovely room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Glenn

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Cheri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
reasonably clean room. Reception staff very helpful with local transportation and restaurant information.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sumit

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here for 2 nights and it was a very solid experience. The location of this hotel is great. Good WiFi and nice little bar inside. Beautiful building. Overall it was a pretty bare bones though. Rooms are pretty small and very simple. But the beds were comfortable and it gets the job done, especially if most of your time will be spent out exploring London.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I stay in a lot of hotels and this was like going back to the 80s! Needs a serious touch up.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025