The Columbia

In Bayswater on the north side of Hyde Park — steps from Kensington Gardens and a short walk to Hyde Park and Kensington Palace. Lancaster Gate tube is about 3 minutes on foot and Paddington station is roughly 10 minutes away. Pet-friendly and family-friendly Victorian lodging at 95–99 Lancaster Gate, London W2 3NS.

Set across five Grade II Victorian townhouses (1856), The Columbia mixes Victorian grandeur with 70s music-house charm. High ceilings and many park-facing rooms give a light, airy feel. There are 100 guestrooms with flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms (shower/tub combos), tea/coffee makers and daily housekeeping.

Garden views, a bar/lounge and a cocktail bar for evening drinks. Complimentary Wi‑Fi, tour/ticket assistance, a breakfast room, a cosy lounge, a library and children's playrooms. Onsite services include self-parking (charges may apply), laundry/dry cleaning, luggage storage, lift access and even a doctor-on-call.

Four meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff. Complimentary wireless internet/high-speed connections and onsite self-parking make short work of practical needs.

A breakfast room and hotel café wake you up in the morning. Wrap up the day at the bar/lounge or grab a cocktail in the evening.