The Columbia
3.0 star property

Comfortable hotel, walk to Hyde Park

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The Columbia

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Lounge
Exterior
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Family Room
Terrace/patio

Overview of The Columbia

7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Business services

Explore the area

95-99 Lancaster Gate, London, England, W2 3NS
  • Popular LocationLondon Paddington Station9 min walk
  • Popular LocationLondon Victoria Station12 min drive
  • Popular LocationSt Pancras International Station16 min drive
  • Popular LocationKing's Cross Station16 min drive
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Room options

Economy Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Quadruple Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Family Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Twin Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the area

London

The Columbia is located in London City Centre, a neighborhood in London, and is near a metro station. Wimbledon Tennis Club and Twickenham Stadium are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Natural History Museum and Science Museum. Madame Tussauds Wax Museum and ZSL London Zoo are not to be missed. Guests appreciate the hotel's convenience to public transportation: Lancaster Gate Underground Station is 5 minutes by foot and Queensway Underground Station is 7 minutes.

What's nearby

  • Kensington Gardens - 1 min walk
  • Hyde Park - 6 min walk
  • Kensington Palace - 14 min walk
  • Marble Arch - 19 min walk
  • Oxford Street - 5 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Halepi - 6 min walk
  • Italian Gardens Café - 5 min walk
  • Nipa - 5 min walk
  • The Swan - 4 min walk
  • Tukdin - Flavours of Malaysia - 5 min walk

About this property

The Columbia

Hotel near Hyde Park
Close to Royal Albert Hall and Marble Arch, The Columbia provides a garden, a bar, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
  • 4 meeting rooms and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the overall value, helpful staff, and proximity to public transit
Room features
All 100 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

Languages

English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 10 per night)
  • Limited onsite 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1865
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 10 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Is The Columbia pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Columbia?

As of Mar 29, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Columbia on Apr 14, 2024 start from CA $149.52, excluding 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.

How much is parking at The Columbia?

Self parking is available for GBP 10 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Columbia?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

What time is check-out at The Columbia?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is The Columbia located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. Kensington High Street and Kensington Palace are also within 15 minutes. Lancaster Gate Underground Station is only a 5-minute walk and Queensway Underground Station is 7 minutes.

The Columbia Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 243 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 463 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 193 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1004 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful old building, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandrine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfortable beds, room size was really good for London, walkable to various points of interest and very close to Lancaster Gate tube station (which unfortunately was closed for all 6 days we were there), street of affordable restaurants just a 2 min walk around the back (you have to try Les Filles' breakfast!). The style of the hotel is old, but it also feels old. Could use a bit of maintenance. I didn't trust the elevator personnaly and one was broken. Quite a maze to get to your room but didn't think it was a problem. Staff was super helpful getting out the sim card of our cellphone.

2/10 Terrible

Patrick

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Comfortable stay for 4 of us in a quadruple family room. Near to underground subway and bus stop and walkable to Paddington station to take Heathrow express to airport. Best part is it is just opposite the Hyde park and Kensington gardens. Near to cafes, restaurants and supermarkets
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Danielle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Columbia: This hotel is quite aged, almost to the point of being unnerving. The prison-like avocado bathroom included a temperamental shower and a sink with two separate faucets, one for hot and one for cold. The toilet needed a rest between flushes of about 15 minutes before it would do another full flush. The decor was straight out of the Victorian era it seemed. HOWEVER. It was impeccably clean, and that was very comforting. The hotel is very conveniently located close to Paddington Station and several excellent restaurants. Breakfast was a normal European continental that consisted of pastries, cheese, cold cuts and cereal. Was not awful, but was not anything to write home about either. It filled the stomach gaps! We appreciate the cleanliness here, and the friendliness of staff, but we may find something more updated next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

chloe

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel staff were lovely, even held our bags after checking out so we could move about the day. Hotel is in good condition, it is an old hotel, but quaint and full of character. Room was small but good for one night, bed comfy, bathroom fine. The only downside is with it being an old property, the floors creak terribly and you can hear the water moving through the pipes, so light sleepers beware. Also the lift is an old service lift so small and has a large step out. Altogether nice hotel for a couple of nights but beware that is an old (well maintained) building and has the quirks that come with that
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, all staff-- from front desk to janitorial to the breakfast server-- were very nice and welcoming. Location was super convenient for exploring London.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lai Man

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have a short stay in The Columbia which is a wonderful holiday. From the moment I arrived, I was impressed by the warm hospitality and attentive staff. The underground is nearby making exploring the area a breeze, adding a layer of convenience to my stay. The proximity to Hype Park added a lovely touch, allowing me to unwind in a serene environment steps away.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Craig

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is very outdated. Security is lacking. Checking our bags on our last day they didn’t put tags on them. We just placed them with many other bags. And we were told the hotel is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:30 AM
Star Rating
3.0