The Columbia Hotel offers independent, family-run accommodations in London. It is a 5-minute walk to Lancaster Gate Tube station. The property offers view of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Rooms include a private bathroom with a bath and a shower. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. The bar and lounge serves food and drinks. Free WiFi is provided in the public areas of the property. Hyde Park is 2953 feet from Columbia Hotel, while Royal Albert Hall is 0.7 mi away. Marble Arch can be reached in a 20-minute walk. It is an 11-minute walk to Paddington rail station. The nearest airport is London City Airport, 9.9 mi from Columbia Hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
3 twin beds
4 twin beds
1 full bed
2 full beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
7.1
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
7.7
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
7.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • G
    Gia
    United States United States
    Extremely kind and accommodating staff, wonderful breakfast and beautiful decor very interesting eclectic and set apart from the rest
  • Mery
    Spain Spain
    The architecture, the location, the cleanliness and the friendly staff were the best!!
  • Sas
    Australia Australia
    I loved the quirkiness of The Colombia. It really was like stepping back in time but in a really good way. The beds were so comfortable and I liked that we could crack a window to cool down, even in winter! Location opposite Kensington Gardens...
  • Lilla
    Hungary Hungary
    The hotel was in a great location, breakfast was very nice. The staff was incredibly helpful and nice. The room was clean and very cozy.
  • Yozay
    Turkey Turkey
    beds are very comfortable. the room was very hot which is a good thing is winter.
  • Andrew
    United States United States
    Fantastic location, near Paddington Station which is where the Heathrow Express let's out. Single room was small but typical for the price. Clean, quiet and comfortable. Staff was helpful and pleasant. Overall a great stay and I would highly...
  • Austin
    United States United States
    got checked in right away after coming up from Southhampton by train.
  • Zeynep
    Turkey Turkey
    The hotel location is wonderful. And staff is really kind. The bed were comfy
  • Hans
    United States United States
    Price/location combination is unbeatable. Staff was friendly and available.
  • Betty
    United States United States
    Charming Victorian architecture with a great location - close proximity to multiple restaurants, cafes, Hyde Park, and the Underground. Staff was so friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean.

Hotel area info

Amenities of The Columbia

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Elevator
  • Bar
  • Heating
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safe

General

  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Hungarian
  • Polish
  • Portuguese

House rules
The Columbia takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply. Bookings made with a breakfast package include a Continental buffet: croissants and rolls with preserves, sweet pastries, cereals, cheese, ham, fruit, tea, coffee, fruit juice. Take-away box available on request.

The Columbia Hotel is a non-smoking establishment and respectfully ask guests to adhere to this policy. If a room has been smoked in, it shall be necessary to apply a charge of GBP 150.00 to the room account to cover additional costs such as +deep cleaning and the necessity of having to put the room off for the following days guest arriving.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about The Columbia

  • The prices at The Columbia may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Columbia offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at The Columbia include:

      • Single
      • Twin
      • Double
      • Triple
      • Quad
      • Family
    • Check-in at The Columbia is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

    • Guests staying at The Columbia can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.3).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Gluten-free
      • Buffet
      • Breakfast to go
    • The Columbia is 2.3 miles from the center of London. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.