The Columbia

Hotels
7.8 (6157 reviews)
95-99 Lancaster Gate , London , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Old bathrooms
Variable cleanliness

Categories

Cleanliness
6.76
Mixed reviews regarding cleanliness; noted issues with dirty towels and general upkeep.
Service
8.73
Generally positive feedback on staff friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
9.27
Many reviews praised the central and convenient location of the hotel.
Room Quality
7.22
Rooms generally seen as adequately sized but some were noted as old or small.
Amenities
7.75
Standard amenities but some areas, like bathrooms, need updating.
Value for Money
6.71
Perceived as overpriced given the condition of the hotel.
Food and Beverage
8.26
Positive feedback on breakfast variety but missed some items.
Overall Experience
7.73
Overall a satisfactory stay with noted areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 23:28

Property Description

Central Location and Stunning Views
The Columbia Hotel in London offers a prime location just a short walk from Lancaster Gate Tube station, providing easy access to the city's attractions. With views overlooking Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, guests can immerse themselves in the beauty of London's greenery.

Comfortable Rooms and Convenient Amenities
Each room at the Columbia Hotel is thoughtfully equipped with modern conveniences such as a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee making facilities, and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries. The 24-hour front desk ensures that guests have everything they need for a comfortable stay.

On-Site Bar and Free WiFi
Guests can unwind at the on-site bar and lounge, enjoying a selection of food and drinks. Free WiFi in public areas allows for easy connectivity throughout the property. Start your day with a Continental breakfast To Go before heading out to explore the nearby attractions.

Book your stay at the Columbia Hotel for a memorable London experience!

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM
Airport code: LCY

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 6157 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.76
Service: 8.73
Location: 9.27
Room Quality: 7.22
Amenities: 7.75
Value for Money: 6.71
Food and Beverage: 8.26
Overall Experience: 7.73
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Daniel solo_traveller ch
9
Pros:

Ideale Lage
❤️-Eingerichtet mit Charm

Cons:

Kein Safe
Kein Mini Kühlschrank

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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TOSHIKO extended_group jp
7
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Rachel extended_group gb
7
Great position, nice and quiet ,friendly staff in all a great budget hotel
Pros:

The location was great, the staff were friendly and helpful. The continental breakfast in the morning was also very adequate with great quality coffee.The price was also reasonable.

Cons:

There was no air conditioning in the room and we stayed during a hot spell. We were able to open the window however no air could circulate due to a prospect security board placed in front of the window. There was however a fan which was better than nothing. Due to the heat, it was incredibly hot and hard to sleep. The carpet needed attention in our room as it was buckled and easy to trip over. The Columbia is a lovely old building just a little bit tired in places.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Flora couple it
10
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Michiel solo_traveller qa
8
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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George couple in
5
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Amelia family_with_children be
9
Excellent stay in Central London
Pros:

We really liked the decor and cosy atmosphere on the ground floor. The breakfast was really good. Pain au chocolat and fresh fruit salad were the best! My son was hoping for some type of eggs but there were none. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. They often got us ice cubes for our water bottles before we headed out to tour London during the summer heat wave. We greatly appreciated that. Excellent location directly across from Hyde Park and we had fun exploring the city by using the Tube, the buses and renting the Santander city bikes, just around the corner from the hotel.

Cons:

The window in our hotel room was really dirty. Could there be a better / nicer looking way to secure the window when open, so no one can enter from the outside balcony? We wanted to leave the window open to aerate during the day while we were touring but didnt.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Jan extended_group nl
9
Top prijs kwaliteit hotel
Pros:

Top locatie, vriendelijk personeel en schoon

Cons:

Qua prijs op deze locatie miste ik niets

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Hooper couple us
8
We would not hesitate to stay at the Columbia again. It was perfect for our needs.
Pros:

The location is perfect for us, the room was very spacious and the bed very comfortable!
The staff was very accommodating and put my medication in the refrigerator for me.
We love the grandeur of the old building.
We were thankful to have the fan, given the heat!

Cons:

The floor boards in our room were EXTREMELY creaky. We adjusted to it after a bit, but at first it was annoying.
I would have liked cream cheese with my bagel at breakfast.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Merrin couple au
8
Great location & staff and clean
Pros:

Great location, short walk to Paddington, Hyde park across the road, The Swan Pub 100 metres from Hotel

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Mark couple au
8
Great value sort of retro feel, would definitely stay here again
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The shower was to low

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Judith family_with_children ch
8
Gutes Hotel in toller Lage.
Pros:

Sehr nettes Personal, schönes Hotel, schöne Aufenthaltsräume. Das Frühstück ist lecker.

Cons:

Schon ziemlich teuer. Das Hotel ist in die Jahre gekommen. Zum Duschen muss man sich bücken, es gibt keine Ablage im Badezimmer.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Tiffany family_with_children us
8
Excellent location and price for a family of 4.
Pros:

Nice location with public transport nearby to access the city. The beds were nice and firm and the windows offered a nice breeze in the heat of the summer. Staff were friendly and helpful and there was happy hour daily which was a nice touch. Overall a nice stay!

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Ashley couple gb
5
Okay.
Pros:

The location was brilliant.

Cons:

It was run down, grubby. Little things like the TV looking like it’s from the 80s and even the lightbulbs being different shades in the lighting. The room was like an oven so hard to sleep in though they did provide a fan.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Fanni extended_group se
8
Väldigt trevligt och bra men väldigt varmt
Pros:

Perfekt läge och väldigt fint

Cons:

Ingen AC

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Chris solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Matteo1979 solo_traveller it
9
Perfetta posizione
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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hassan family_with_children sa
5
Cons:

لايوجد ثلاجة للتبريد
لايوجد تكييف

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Alves family_with_children pt
7
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Camilla extended_group no
9
Nydeleg hotell i Lancaster gate
Pros:

Heilt perfekt frukost med passe mykje utval: ikkje for mykje.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee