In the heart of London, The Columbia offers a tranquil retreat near Hyde Park. Savor the garden's serenity or indulge in a drink at the bar while staying connected with in-room WiFi. Guests have praised the helpful staff and convenient location.
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 - 3 min walk
Tajrish Restaurant - 5 min walk
Nipa - 7 min walk
Italian Gardens Café - 5 min walk
The Swan - 4 min walk
About this property
The Columbia
The Columbia puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. 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.
At a glance
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Hotel size
100 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
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
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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
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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
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Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Onsite self parking (GBP 10 per night)
Onsite parking limited
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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
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 1
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
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Parking
Self parking costs GBP 10 per night
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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.
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Reviews
The Columbia Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.4
Cleanliness
7.4
Amenities
8.8
Staff & service
7.0
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as good, excellent, lovely, and great with a variety of options. (18 reviews)
Parking was convenient and available on-site, with some guests even finding it cheaper than local car parks. (8 reviews)
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2026
Excellent establishment with great location for Hyde park.
Mikolaj
Mikolaj, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 28, 2026
Clean room, convenient location and friendly staff
Christopher
Christopher, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 9, 2026
Perfect stay
Gintaras
Gintaras, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 3, 2026
The location of the Hotel was amazing, easy to move from here. On the other hand, the appearance of the commons areas felt dated with maintenance need it. Breakfast was good and convenient, if it could include eggs, as an option, it will be great. Our staying was pleasant.
Gloria
Gloria, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 5, 2026
Room was clean and comfortable but room was quite hot (no air con as far as I could see).
Location is very convenient and staff were welcoming.
Beds were comfy and room amenities were good, shower head was a little old and at a fixed height.
Mike
Mike, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 10, 2026
Nice staff, wonderful room, perfect location.
Janine
Janine, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 11, 2026
Great location, excellent staff. Pretty good breakfast variety of foods. Comfortable beds but no mini fridge in the room.
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 19, 2026
Hotel was in a beautiful area, just a short walk from multiple metro stations, restaurants and shops, and of course, Hyde Park. Area felt safe, clean, and the staff were delightful. I would highly recommend this place.
Luis
Luis, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 31, 2025
Great staff, amazing accommodations
Lyudmila
Lyudmila, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 30, 2026
Very excellent staff who were friendly. Room was a good size
Tim
Tim, 6-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 30, 2025
great location
Sumit
Sumit, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 23, 2025
The staff, the room, and the location were all wonderful. I highly recommend it, and we're looking forward to coming back!
Radu
Radu, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 11, 2025
Good area to stay in
Gerardo
Gerardo, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 25, 2025
Nice staff, clean room
Ka yi anita
Ka yi anita, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 5, 2025
Friendly staff & great location - all good
Louise
Louise, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 5, 2026
Good location by Kensington gardens , easy walk to museums and V&A .
Lovely bar area , room a bit dated. Nice staff . Overall good VFM
The beds was comfortable and the wifi strong but the bathroom was stuck in the 80's with cold water tabs which didn't work. If they put some efforts in improving the bathrooms, it would mke for a comfortable stay (even though the rooms are quite small). Perfect location for Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park.
Andrea
Andrea, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 11, 2025
Good breakfasts helpful staff
Donald
Donald, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2025
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.
Kev
Kev, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 28, 2025
Excellent location for transportation and food.
Patricia
Patricia, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 3, 2025
I like this hotel. Staff is always very considerate and helpful. Ive stayed here twice and both visits were nice.
Candy
Candy, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2025
perfect for what I needed, location couldn't be better
Anthony
Anthony, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 18, 2025
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!