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 - 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 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.
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
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 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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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
Jan 25, 2025
Such an underrated hotel, honestly. I’ll deffo come back here, it was great in every way.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 27, 2025
Overnight stay
Service was great. Location for the conference being attended, good. General condition seemed good though may have seen better days.
The room was fine for an overnight stay, but I found the bed too hard for my preferences.
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 22, 2024
Great staff and comfortable room!
Samantha
Samantha, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 6, 2024
Great price , super convenient, I would highly recommend the property
Javon
Javon, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 20, 2025
Wow wow wow
BEAUTIFUL building and lovely staff!!! Nice, peaceful breakfast. AMAZING morning walks in Hyde Park, say goodmorning to the swans ♥️
Josefin
Josefin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2024
Staff are so friendly
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 7, 2024
Cute little hotel and very walkable to Paddington station and restaurants.
Jared
Jared, 6-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 24, 2024
older hotel, friendly staff, great location
patrick
patrick, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 21, 2024
Great location, Hyde park across the street, plenty of restaurants and coffee shops in walking distance, transit stop right in front of the hotel.
Diane
Diane, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 7, 2024
Great place and staff.
Bryan
Bryan, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 21, 2024
A great stay!
We've had a wonderful stay at this hotel! We've been travelling with our small dog and the location has been just great, right at the Hyde Park. The staff is very nice and welcoming, the hotel is pet friendly. The hotel is not of the newest, but the rooms have very good beds and the price quality is very good!
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 5, 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 trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 22, 2024
Staff went above and beyond!
Great location near Central Line tube,
Kensington Garden and Hyde Park across the street.
Robin
Robin, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 19, 2024
We enjoyed our stay. Hyde Park is right across the street. It was very convenient and easy to get around.
Piper
Piper, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 2, 2024
Very well placed
Erika
Erika, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 26, 2024
Great location, lovely room and staff. Was a treat to stay here and would definitely stay here again.
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 11, 2024
A pleasant stay, will book again.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Nov 9, 2024
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).
Joseph
Joseph, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 12, 2024
The Columbia is a classic, charming building and super close to public transport and amenities.
Holly
Holly, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2024
Loved being close to Paddington for ease from the airport and trains.
Also loved being across from the park
chris
chris, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 11, 2024
Great location , just across from Hyde park and close to the Lancaster Gate station , heritage building with lots of character , staff were great as well
Carrie
Carrie, 6-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 19, 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
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2024
The Columbia was such a nice place to stay for a night in London. The staff couldn’t do enough for you we will definitely be returning.
Hannah
Hannah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2024
Nothing to complain. I enjoyed my stays
Greg
Greg, 8-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 17, 2024
Third time staying at this hotel. Clean. Across from the park.