For a 1960's experience stay at the Columbia. Not re furbished since then (on hotel own admission). Location excellent. Staff helpful. Just a typical terrible low cost London hotel. more

My family and I have stayed at the Columbia many times. We've always had good service from all of the friendly staff. The hotel offers very reasonable prices. It's not the Ritz. The accomodation is dated but always clean. The food reasonable - the prices are good for the excellent location - what do people expect? Opposite Hyde Park. Near... more

Positives:The only positive thing I can say about this hotel is that it is in an excellent location to base yourself in London. It is right across the road from Hyde Park and is just a short walk away from the Lancaster Gate tube station. Negatives: The hotel itself is extremely dated and is in need of extensive refurbishment. The... more

Conveniently located near to several tube stops an major roads, this hotel is practical while not overly expensive. The staff are helpful and were amenable to people coming and going at all hours as required. The breakfast is not outstanding, but included in the room rate it was welcome. The rooms are small and have a dated style, but appeared... more

Booked 3 single rooms for 5 nights for a course at the next-door Thistle Hyde Park (for £55 including full breakfast, compared to the £150 excluding breakfast quoted by the Thistle!). The Columbia is a stunning old building which was clearly "done out" in the 1960s/70s and has not changed since! And it's great! Seriously old school decor (avocado bathroom... more

I've been staying in The Columbia on and off during trips to London since the mid 1990s when it was actually a popular accomodation hot spot for young Brit Pop style bands and music biz types and it still is today. I've never understood why it still attracts the music business and arty and fashionable type of guests, as it's... more

I stayed here with 8 friends for 1 night. We took 3 triple rooms. All the rooms were spacious and clean and good value. Reception allowed us to check in early as we were seeing an afternoon performance in the west end. This hotel is good value for London and in a great spot for Paddington Station, Hyde Park and... more

I stayed at The Columbia a couple of weeks ago with my boyfriend. I booked a double bedroom with continental breakfast included, for 6 days, thru an agency online and checked with them afterwards and they confirmed the booking within the same day. I was terrified as always happens when I travel to London because finding a good and clean... more

I sadly spent one night here in June. The room was small, narrow and the only window looked out onto an airshaft. It was hot and stuffy. The decor was all bargain basement and badly used. The breakfast was decent but not great. I would never stay here again. more