With a stay at The Columbia, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from Kensington Gardens and 6 minutes by foot from Hyde Park. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Kensington High Street and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Kensington Palace.
What's nearby
Kensington Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Hyde Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Queensway - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Kensington Palace - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Kensington High Street - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Getting around
Lancaster Gate Underground Station - 5 min walk
London Paddington Station - 9 min walk
London City Airport (LCY) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Halepi - 3 min walk
Tajrish Restaurant - 5 min walk
Italian Gardens Café - 5 min walk
Nipa - 7 min walk
The Swan - 4 min walk
About this property
The Columbia
The Columbia offers 100 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.
Stay in one of 100 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. This hotel has 4 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Self parking on site (GBP 10 per night)
Limited onsite self 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
Elevator
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
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
The Columbia Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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.
Excellent location and staff was helpful and friendly. Room was nice, the only thing I would recommend is putting fans in the rooms it was warm and stuffy. I would stay here again.
Corie
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Sandra
Mar 17, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location near Hyde Park and easy walk to restaurants and Heathrow Express. Squeaky floors and limited thin walls.
Second time staying within three months and already have another stay booked for later in the year.
I adore this place, the staff are really friendly and the rooms are a good size, even the standard double rooms.
The only issue I really have is being 6’2 it’s hard for me to have a shower as the shower head is fixed to the wall but the baths are a good size to make up for it.
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.