The Columbia

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Hyde Park

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Exterior
Family Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Economy Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

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95-99 Lancaster Gate, London, England, W2 3NS
  • Popular LocationHyde Park6 min walk
  • Popular LocationMarble Arch19 min walk
  • Popular LocationOxford Street5 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LHR-Heathrow)37 min drive

Room options

Economy Double Room

  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Quadruple Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Family Room

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Twin Room

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Room

  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

London

Heart of London.Within a 10-minute walk of this London City Centre hotel, you'll find Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. Kensington High Street and Royal Albert Hall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Hyde Park - 6 min walk
  • Kensington Palace - 14 min walk
  • Royal Albert Hall - 16 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

3-star hotel near Hyde Park
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 a common area and a front-desk safe. 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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
The Columbia offers 100 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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 are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property 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 fire extinguisher, 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 each 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

How close is The Columbia to the airport?

The Columbia is 11.4 mi (25-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Columbia?

As of May 13, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Columbia on May 26, 2024 start from $147.49, 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.

Does The Columbia have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Columbia.

Does The Columbia offer free breakfast?

The Columbia does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Columbia?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Columbia?

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

Is there free parking at The Columbia?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 10 per night.

Does The Columbia have a pool?

The Columbia does not have a pool.

Does The Columbia have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Columbia to downtown London?

The Columbia is 2.3 mi away from London.

The Columbia Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 247 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 457 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 192 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1002 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

10/10 Excellent

Dalia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was centrally located with hop on hop off in hotel door. Staff was execlent. Elevator was broken & room was a little cold during day.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Sidnei

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Very good location Very old building but delivery what you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with group, Traveled with pets
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

Traveled 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