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The Columbia

3.0 star property
Travelers find the perfect blend of relaxation and exploration just steps from Kensington Palace, with morning coffee in the lobby before garden strolls

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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.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$218
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr

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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

Located in London City Centre, a neighbourhood in London, The Columbia is near a metro station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, while The British Museum and Royal Albert Hall are cultural highlights. Natural History Museum and London Eye are not to be missed. Guests appreciate the hotel's convenience for public transportation: Lancaster Gate Underground Station is 5 minutes on foot and Queensway Underground Station is 7 minutes. Visit our London travel guide
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95-99 Lancaster Gate, London, England, W2 3NS

What's nearby

  • Kensington Gardens
    Kensington Gardens
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hyde Park
    Hyde Park
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kensington Palace
    Kensington Palace
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Kensington High Street
    Kensington High Street
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Queensway
    7 min walk - 0.7 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 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), a banquet hall and coffee/tea in reception
  • A lift, luggage storage and multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk, 4 meeting rooms 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

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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 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

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 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Columbia on 19 Apr 2026 start from NZ$218, 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 Palace and Kensington High Street are also within 15 minutes. Lancaster Gate Underground Station is only a 5-minute walk and Queensway Underground Station is 7 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Columbia Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and staff was helpful and friendly. Room was nice, the only thing I would recommend is putting fans in the rooms it was warm and stuffy. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying within three months and already have another stay booked for later in the year. I adore this place, the staff are really friendly and the rooms are a good size, even the standard double rooms. The only issue I really have is being 6’2 it’s hard for me to have a shower as the shower head is fixed to the wall but the baths are a good size to make up for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Radu

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good breakfasts helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good area to stay in
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Louise

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

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at this hotel many times and it was as brilliant as always. Great location, spacious rooms, comfy bed, lovely staff and a park view. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mayumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall, well balanced, very good hotel :-) Old fashioned in a good way!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

VANESSA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, room kept really clean ,would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
perfect for what I needed, location couldn't be better
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Niamh

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
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8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy but limited. We only stayed one night. It was quiet and warm
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms friendly staff and lots of walkable food options!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location at Hyde Park. Excellent staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great centrally located
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

gwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Service was friendly and welcoming
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pauline

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
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8/10 Good

Carlos E

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were very comfortable and breakfast was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Staff are friendly and helpful. GREAT Location. Rooms are dated and could be upgraded, especially the carpeting, but that is probably the reason for it being such a good value.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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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