The Columbia

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Kensington Gardens

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Lounge
Family Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Triple Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
The price is AED 318
AED 382 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 January 2025

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Economy Double Room

Highlights

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

Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

Family Room

Highlights

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

Twin Room

Highlights

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

Single Room

Highlights

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

Double Room

Highlights

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

Triple Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Hyde Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kensington High Street - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Marble Arch - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Oxford Street - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

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

About this property

The Columbia

Hotel near Hyde Park
Close to Kensington Gardens and Royal Albert Hall, 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 front-desk safe, and a banquet hall
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and 4 meeting rooms
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 100 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate 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

  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms - 4

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.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk

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 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

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 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. Marble Arch and Kensington High Street are also within 1 mi (2 km). 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. 274 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 448 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 181 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1005 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Tiffaney

Traveled with group
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

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place with character.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is across from Hyde park and Kensington Palace and close to two tube stations. Plenty of restaurants close by.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful. When we reported our TV wasn't working, they came quickly to see the problem, tried to sort it while we were out in the evening and when they couldn't, offered us another room and a free breakfast as compensation. I thought this was excellent customer service. The only downside of our room was that it was an adjoining room (for families to share two rooms together). Unfortunately that meant that the shared door was quite thin and the two young men next door were quite talkative so that at 12.30am I had to say we were trying to get to sleep!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

l

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Samantha

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and comfortable room!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Carl, Bracknell

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Outside was definitely older than the pristine white portrayed in the picture. If you need to be in the area this is a good location. Breakfast ( £10 Continental was good) Corridors a bit creeky (which you notice in your room)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Al

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you're in the area for visiting or business, this place is perfect. Nice room with everything you need. If you wish to visit London, no. No shops or places to see except close to the train back to the airport. Everything else is at least a half hour away.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A very functional hotel at a good price, its was all you coukd expect. The bed was comfy, room was spacious. Could all do with a bit of a facelift (and fixing the creaky floors).
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, Hyde park across the street, plenty of restaurants and coffee shops in walking distance, transit stop right in front of the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Piper

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

10/10 Excellent

Igor, Washington

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Third time staying at this hotel. Clean. Across from the park.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Wayne

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Columbia is a classic, charming building and super close to public transport and amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bryan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jared

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cute little hotel and very walkable to Paddington station and restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing to complain. I enjoyed my stays
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Madhukar

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was a beautiful building in a very nice walkable area. No air conditioning wasn’t great, but I knew that beforehand. The staff were very nice and helpful. My only complaint was the height of the bathtub and lack of washcloths, which maybe that’s an American thing because the front desk didn’t seem to understand what that was!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very well run hotel. Very clean and everything is working as to be expected. Has an older elegant feel to it. It’s located next to Hyde Park, which I find to be an ideal place to be in London. The rooms are small, at least the one I had. The breakfast is somewhat limited. So so in what it offers. Front desk people are friendly, generous with their time and very helpful. I believe it to be good value for London.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica, Eatonville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024