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95-99 Lancaster Gate, London W2 3NS, England
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2 of 5 stars
nik0s79   1 contribution
Thessaloniki, Greece
Nov 24, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Lets start with the pros: average price, good location opposite Kensington park, clean-semi-spacious rooms, which were also cleaned everyday. Time for the cons: EVERYTHING and I mean EVERYTHING in this hotel, from the floors, the beds, the corridors were squeaking in a tremendous way, so much that it was almost impossible not to wake up when someone was passing the... more

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3 of 5 stars
belgarion_kimm   1 contribution
Noord-Brabant
Nov 21, 2009 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

The rooms where nice but the heating was much much to hot. more

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2 of 5 stars
PJMCambridge   2 contributions
cambridge
Nov 20, 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

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

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5 of 5 stars
debbieWestMidlands   2 contributions
west midlands
Nov 19, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

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

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2 of 5 stars
Catsfan   15 contributions
Kilkenny, Ireland
Nov 15, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
0/1 found this review helpful

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

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3 of 5 stars
RedHillian   11 contributions
UK
Nov 7, 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel
2/2 found this review helpful

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

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4 of 5 stars
castleton   28 contributions
Bury St Edmunds
Nov 3, 2009 | Trip type: Business

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

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4 of 5 stars
SophieCalifornia   99 contributions
London, United Kingdom
Oct 8, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

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

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3 of 5 stars
cartoontowntykes   3 contributions
Farnborough
Sep 14, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

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

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4 of 5 stars
susvegara   14 contributions
Madrid, España
Aug 27, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

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

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Address: 95-99 Lancaster Gate, London W2 3NS, England
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