I would not stay anywhere else. The location is amazing, bus service outside the door and 5 minutes walk to the Lancaster Gate tube. And might I mention Hyde Park outside your door. The rooms are average, the breakfast basic which I think is more than made up for by the PRICE and LOCATION. Since I have been coming here... More

How this place is still a "lower" (by London standards) cost hotel is beyond me. It's location, right opposite Hyde Park, convenient to both bus and tube makes it worthwhile. Rooms are tiny and shop-worn, the breakfast is basically bread, but the front desk people are helpful...and the location - excellent. More

Overall, our experience staying at the Columbia hotel was quite pleasant! We travelled from the US and got in on a very early flight- we arrived at the hotel about 10 am but check in time wasn't until 2:30pm. We had tons of luggage since we are touring Europe for 21 days so they allowed us to store our luggage... More

Ian R, I have been staying at the Columbia Hotel for many years mainly work but on a few occasions family weekends,Great value for your money,Yes the hotel is dated but charming, The rooms are spotless with clean towels & clean beds/sheets, I must have stayed at every room in the Columbia over the years, All of the staff you... More

I used the Columbia Hotel last week to both stay and run a conference in. I have been using this hotel on a regular basis for about 12 years. On the good side, it is perfectly placed, on Bayswater Road right beside Hyde park, with plenty of tube stations within five minutes walk .So if you were running a training... More

When you see "Rock Bands" you may think this hotel is contemporary. No. Think shabby genteel London in the 70s and you're going to be more on target with the decor: color scheme tends towards an drab olive/chartreuse green and brown wood veneers. The TVs are from the 70s too I think. Beds too probably. That being said, this hotel... More

I am a regular visitor to London and I always stay at the Columbia Hotel. Wouldn't want to stay anywhere else. If you are looking for a modern, stylish, sterile, and possibly very expensive place to stay, go someplace else. But if you want to feel 'at home' while you're away, this old but warm and charming family-run hotel should... More

As a previous reviewer has said it is a challenge to find a reasonably priced hotel in Central London and despite my poor review in May 2010 I have stayed at this hotel at least 3 times since then simply due to the excellent location. There is a tube (undergound/subway) station at Lancaster Gate which is 5 minutes walk away... More

Finding a reasonably-priced hotel in a decent location in London is a challenge. A well-travelled friend recommended the Columbia to us. It is definitely "shades of former glory"--lovely chandeliers that are gradually losing their pendants, carpets that are getting worn, etc. We found that our bed was just too creaky, but when we politely explained our problem, the chap on... More