London (QQP-Paddington Train Station) - 10 min walk
Marylebone Station - 25 min walk
Lancaster Gate Underground Station - 5 min walk
Queensway Underground Station - 7 min walk
Bayswater Underground Station - 10 min walk
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
The Columbia puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Hyde Park and Kensington Palace. Other features include a bar/lounge and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Lancaster Gate Underground Station is 5 minutes and Queensway Underground Station is 7 minutes.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:30 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite self parking (GBP 10 per night)
Onsite parking limited
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Working away
4 meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Built in 1865
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Parking
Self parking costs GBP 10 per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Columbia Hotel London
Columbia London
Columbia Hotel
The Columbia Hotel
The Columbia London
The Columbia Hotel London
Frequently asked questions
Does The Columbia offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Columbia does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Columbia?
Yes, pets stay free.
Is parking offered on site at The Columbia?
Yes. Self parking costs GBP 10 per night. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Columbia?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.
What is there to do at The Columbia and nearby?
The Columbia has a garden.
What's the area around The Columbia like?
The Columbia is in London City Centre, a short 5-minute walk from Lancaster Gate Underground Station and 6 minutes' walk from Hyde Park. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
The Columbia Reviews
Reviews
7,8
Good
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8,2/10
Cleanliness
8,6/10
Staff & service
7,2/10
Amenities
6,8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7,4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
22 December 2024
Staff are so friendly
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
19 December 2024
The stay was pretty good, the room was ok but the bathroom was clearly out of date. There was also a very strange layout of the rooms on the floor but it wasnt too big of a deal. It also had a large elevator so even if several people were in there with large luggage it was not an issue.
Erik
Erik, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 December 2024
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
12 December 2024
Tonu
Tonu, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
12 December 2024
Not bad but I won't return.
The location is great, however the hotel is old. A few problems. Only two towels were provided. Haven't they heard of hand towels? The WiFi is terrible... especially on the 4th floor. But the worst was a lack of a coffee machine and a fridge. This is an expected aspect of most hotels these days. The staff was friendly and the shower was good but a bit low.
William
William, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 December 2024
Overnight stay
Friendly welcome, bed comfortable,quiet room with view of Kensington Gardens. Bathroom slightly dated.Breakfast limited but still enjoyable,.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
05 December 2024
James
James, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
05 December 2024
Great hotel and great service. Hotel isn’t modern but full of character! Lacks food service after breakfast which would have beneficial for me.
Five minutes from Tube so excellent location
Will definitely stay again.
Andrea
Andrea, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
27 November 2024
Darren
Darren, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 November 2024
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 November 2024
William
William, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
17 November 2024
Great affordable find
Fabulous location, close to Lancaster Gate tube and 15 mins from Paddington tube station. Across the road to the beautiful Kensington Gardens.
Room was very clean, bed was comfortable and great shower with super water pressure.
The staff were super friendly. I had some lovely chats with some of the women cleaning the rooms. I felt very welcome.
Like the website says, no mod cons.. but everything I needed for a great affordable stay in London.
Maria
Maria, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
08 November 2024
ADAM
ADAM, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
23 October 2024
A
A, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 October 2024
JEFFREY
JEFFREY, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
16 October 2024
Well located hotel in atmospheric building. Decor a bit tired. They were filming a TV series (apparently the hotel is often used for shoots) and it was quite annoying as a paying guest to be shunted around and have to go in and out of back entrances rather than use the main entrance. We were not i
Verified traveller
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
12 October 2024
ralph
ralph, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
02 October 2024
Madhukar
Madhukar, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
30 September 2024
Pakize Berat
Pakize Berat, 10-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
30 September 2024
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!
Christie
Christie, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
26 September 2024
The hotel is conveniently located near multiple metro lines and directly across from Hyde Park. The bathroom is a bit outdated and small. If A/C was available, I would rate the hotel higher because my trip occurred during a bit of a hot spell. The beautiful fall weather was wonderful, but my room was stuffy even with the window open at night and a fan running on high.
Stacie
Stacie, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 September 2024
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.
William
William, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
24 September 2024
older hotel, friendly staff, great location
patrick
patrick, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 September 2024
Monica
Monica, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
21 September 2024
Breakfast is good in the hotel, and space in the room is fine. Staff is kind and helpful. Bathroom deserve a little improvement.