The Columbia

Hotel with a bar, steps from Kensington Gardens

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Dates

November 2025

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December 2025

The Columbia sits in central London near Hyde Park, offering a peaceful retreat from city exploration. Guests can relax in the garden, enjoy drinks at the bar, and stay connected with in-room WiFi. The helpful staff and convenient location consistently earn positive reviews.

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar
24/7 front desk
Pet-friendly
Housekeeping
Free WiFi

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Tomorrow

Nov 4 - Nov 5

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Twin Room

Good

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

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

Double Room

Very good

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

Triple Room

Very good

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

Quadruple Room

Very good

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

Economy Double Room

Good

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

Family Room

Good

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

About the area

95-99 Lancaster Gate, London, England, W2 3NS

What's nearby

Kensington Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Hyde Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Kensington High Street - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Marble Arch - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
Oxford Street - 7 min drive - 3.0 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
‪The Swan - ‬4 min walk
‪Nipa - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Columbia

Hotel near Hyde Park

Close to Kensington Gardens and Kensington Palace, 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), multilingual staff and a front desk safe
4 meeting rooms, luggage storage and coffee/tea in reception
A lift, a banquet hall and tour/ticket information
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location

Room features

All 100 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.

Extra amenities include:

Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

Similar properties

Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi
Bar

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

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 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 3 Nov, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Columbia on 23 Nov, 2025 start from S$174.40, 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.

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?

Checkout 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.

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The Columbia Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Altovise

15 Oct, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Large room and walkable to Kensington Palace.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

25 Oct, 2025

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

8/10 Good

Guinevere

14 Oct, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great hotel but we did not book in the right location to be in the busy action of the city. Staff was great if you specifically wanna stay in this area highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

16 Jul, 2025

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

Comfortable stay

Lovely hotel in an excellent location across from Hyde Park and close to Paddington Station.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamila

25 Aug, 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Melissa

8 Oct, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Great staff. Except room was quite hot with no heating or cooling

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

george

5 Sept, 2025

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

Janna

23 Jun, 2025

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

Historic, well located and managed Hyde Park property. Conveniently located to subway and buses. Older property, but incredible daily maid service and kind staff. I would stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

hany

24 Jun, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice location, building Rooms nned upgrading ,

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Iain

3 Oct, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

The hotel needs an entire revamp internally. It looks like it hasn't had even as much as a lick of paint since the 1980s and it's a shame what a beautiful old building has been reduced to.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

diba

25 Mar, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

very unique and well decorated property

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

16 Jul, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Very old hotel and needs upkeep

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

19 Dec, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Place with character.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

rodrigo

19 Sept, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

I liked the location, but the rooms urgently need maintenance and they are very small. There is no closet or space to put bathroom items.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

25 Jan, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great value for money

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

22 Dec, 2024

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

Staff are so friendly

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Marlene

12 Jun, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Amenities

Was in a good quiet neighborhood. Room was clean but a little small and shower was not good. Hotel was dated, not much amenities, overpriced breakfast and drinks.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Piper

19 Oct, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

We enjoyed our stay. Hyde Park is right across the street. It was very convenient and easy to get around.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Quinten

21 Aug, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The room was in great shape, the only downside was the fact that the pictures were not the same as the ones on the website.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris

11 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Loved being close to Paddington for ease from the airport and trains. Also loved being across from the park

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Imtiaz

8 Aug, 2025

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

Robin

22 Nov, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Staff went above and beyond! Great location near Central Line tube, Kensington Garden and Hyde Park across the street.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josefin

20 Jan, 2025

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

Wow wow wow

BEAUTIFUL building and lovely staff!!! Nice, peaceful breakfast. AMAZING morning walks in Hyde Park, say goodmorning to the swans ♥️

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Tiffaney

19 Dec, 2024

Liked the old school style of building and that the rooms were very clean yet very small. Would be good to have a proper coffee machine in the room and mini bar fridge.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024