Skip to Main Content.
List your propertySupportTrips
Member discount illustration
Members save 10% or more on over 100,000 hotels worldwide when you’re signed in
Sign in
Learn about Expedia Rewards
Feedback

The Columbia

3.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, steps from Kensington Gardens

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Columbia

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

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ฿3,764
฿4,516 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 7 of 7 rooms

View all photos for Twin Room

Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Single Room

Single Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Double Room

Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Triple Room

Triple Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

View all photos for Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room

Family Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

You may also like

Ad
Restaurant

Hilton London Heathrow Airport Hotel

Heathrow Villages
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,346 reviews
The price is ฿4,427
฿5,312 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hilton London Heathrow Airport Hotel
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

Map
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 - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Oxford Street - 4 min drive - 2.3 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), a front desk safe and coffee/tea in reception
  • 4 meeting rooms, a lift and tour/ticket information
  • A banquet hall, luggage storage and multilingual staff
  • 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

Exterior

Mitre House Hotel

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
8.2 out of 10, Very good, 2,238 reviews
The price is ฿4,013
฿4,815 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Mitre House Hotel

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 14 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Columbia on 26 Oct 2025 start from ฿3,763.72, 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.

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.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

The Columbia Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 336 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 395 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 175 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1013 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

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

10/10 Excellent

Enzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a perfect stay...thanks :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Brilliant location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location next to Hyde park. Very walkable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful hotel and area. We prefer these boutique hotels that have the look and feel of London. Even more when staff is so friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for solo travel! Very cool building in London.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room! Across from Hyde park and only 5 minute walk from paddington train station!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Forrest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed at the Columbia for three days. Really enjoyed the room the people that work there the professionalism and cleanliness of the place. Will be returning for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

amadea

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the columbia hotel is very old world and quite wonderful. the rooms have high cielings and some of them have great views. I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with 70’s decor. Bed was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Staff & service
Great staff. Except room was quite hot with no heating or cooling
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the quirkiness of the very old building. Squeaky floor boards and old plumbing all mixed together with very comfy beds and lovely staff made for a very nice stay here. The closeness of Kensington Gardens was an added bonus.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jörg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has retained the charm of the past. The staff is very friendly and the location is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, property has lots of character. Breakfast was excellent! Staff were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Liked: Staff & service
The location was nice, across from the park. The room was small and hot, and the bathroom small and tiles cracked.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
First of all, I absolutely LOVED staying at this property. What a cool place and an interesting part of town and close to the tube. Although the hotel is past its heyday, it still is majestic, has much charm and the rooms are clean and comfy. Staff was friendly, happy hour was relaxing and breakfast was very nice. I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamila

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

10/10 Excellent

george

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

6/10 Okay

Lourdes

Disliked: Amenities
Many places near by for dining. Park near by and bus line in front of the property. Hotel is older and there were only a few items available in the room. No hair dryer, no refrigerator, no air-conditioning, paper thin walls and creaky floors.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable, safe, clean easy check in
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Iain

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

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were kind and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Janna

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