Name: Columbus Hotel
Address: Sussex Gardens, 141, London, W2 2RX, GB

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2026

Bryn

This proved a good option. Good location and room was fine, clean and had a fan - which was useful in the heat. Breakfast was basic but nice and the table had your room number on it which was a nice touch, saving trying to scramble about for a place, more hotels should do that. Reception seemed to suffer from under staffing at night but there was a number if you had an issues. Only thing, there is no lift, not ideal with heavy suitcases, but reception would have helped if we asked. Would stay again.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jul 2026

Eva

The room was clean, though on the third floor during a heat wave with no air conditioning, it was insanely hot. The hotel provided a fan, but there really was no cross ventilation. The bathroom was small, and nearly impossible to close the door if one was sitting on the toilet. I suppose if no one else is in the room, and this is truly a single, that shouldn’t matter. But still it’s not fun to have your knees slammed if you decide to close the door. The sink in the bathroom is about the size of a sink in an airplane bathroom. Everything worked, and it’s a good place to sleep if you don’t want to spend a lot of time in your hotel room.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Lachlan

Excellent no frills hotel, only issue was we where there during a heat wave and thus the lack of air conditioning was unfortunate.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Thomas

Clean property. Staff friendly. Quiet area

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jul 2026

Paul

Please make it clear that because there's only one socket, there is a four socket strip in one of the drawers.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jun 2026

Amanda

Just because the room can maybe fit 3 beds and sleep 4 people does not mean it should. We couldn’t move- there was no room for our stuff. The bathroom was the size of a closet. We were there in the middle of a heat wave and the window only opened a crack and the fan did absolutely nothing. Oh and our towels wouldn’t dry, but a new one cost a pound!!! And if you didn’t show up to breakfast early everything was gone.

2/10

Poor

06 Jun 2026

Deborah

This hotel is a pit. We had a quad room and there was no space for suitcases. There was barely enough room to walk between the beds. The bathroom is smaller than what you’d have on a cruise ship. Each of us was given a tiny packet of shampoo and another of shower gel. We arrived late at night and didn’t see the stains on the sheets until morning. It was disgusting. The location is very close to Paddington station but that is the only good thing I can say.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Valerie

Friendly staff clean room

Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 May 2026

Michelle

ADRINA was the only highlight of our trip, she was truly a star.
So many rules at this hotel, can not eat before your breakfast alotted time, even when breakfast was completely set up, and you had an early tour. You can pay for towels as towels dont get changed before your 4th day is up. Rooms were ok, Bathroom very very tiny, beds were ok
Very very close to Paddington Station, another bonus.
But next time id choose a different hotel to stay at.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

David

Good location. Near transport hub, Shops on Oxford st etc and Hyde park

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

David

It is an older character based property. The room was comfortable and warm. The shower room toilet was modern and clean. The breakfast was continental offering cereals, yogurt, cold meat, bread cheese and fruit. Coffee and tea facilities were available on the rooms. The hotel is close toaon transport hubs, Oxford. Street shops and Hyde park.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 May 2026

Andrew

Staff were lovely and very helpful. Room was basic and ok for one night.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

30 Apr 2026

Sarah

Room was clean, could hear noise from other rooms. Breakfast was ok, enough to get you started for the day. Plenty of shops and places to eat near by.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2026

Hannah

Nice and easy continental breakfast. Great location for walking to Paddington and Oxford Street. Comfy beds and super clean

Family

6/10

Pleasant

25 Apr 2026

Lesley

I didnt have breakfast as had to leave early, was very disappointed i couldnt have a cup of tea before leaving no spoons, i did bring my own tea bur did expect tea making facilities

Self

6/10

Pleasant

24 Apr 2026

Susan

The breakfast was ok but pretty basic. Couple of choices of bread for toast, tinned peaches and a bowl of plain yoghurt and pre packed slices of ham and cheese. But each table had a mini croissant! The problem was the two sittings for breakfast. If you were on the early one (8am), you couldn’t sit down until bang on 8am and them you had to be finished at 8.45 so that the tables could be cleared for the 9am sitting.
No lift, but I was prepared for that reading other reviews. I had a single room and bed had only one pillow. They also only left you one tea bag and one sachet of milk. The radiator had a broken thermostat and was stuck full on when I arrived but after I mentioned it, it was fixed the next day.
Basin in the bathroom was not cleaned on a couple of days. But comfortable bed and quiet room.

Self

8/10

Excellent

17 Apr 2026

Marie

The location is great for getting around all areas of London and even nearby day trips. The rooms were small but clean and comfortable. The complimentary breakfast was so convenient and cozy. The staff, especially Andriana, were kind and professional. This hotel is a great value.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Apr 2026

Annette

The location, staff and breakfast were great. The room, a quadruple family room, was good. The only problem was the smell in the toilet. The toilet and shower room were clean (having checked the obvious areas) however there was a smell of stale urine. It could do with refurbishment as it was quite dated.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Mar 2026

Philip

Room ok. But bedsheet has some stains on. Good location. Staff friendly

Partner

2/10

Poor

27 Mar 2026

Amjad Kusay

The booking was not organised well by Expedia for my little child, although I paid for it. I was very tired but I was waiting downstairs due that disaster. Finally, I signed many paper work due to breaching the safety regulation because the room was not prepared to accommodate a child. So I risked my child's life.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Mar 2026

Alondras

Nothing to special

8/10

Excellent

25 Feb 2026

Tracey

Lovely helpful staff. Always greeted with a smile.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

04 Feb 2026

JIM

The room is small and cramped but the breakfast is ok. The worst thing about this hotel is that for a four nights stay, they don't change towels and each person is only given one bathing towel to use for the entire four nights stay. One receptionist lady from Bulgaria was rude and very unfriendly.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Jan 2026

Maurice

Good friendly breakfast was good.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Jan 2026

Kevin

Value for money cheap no frills

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

01 Jan 2026

Stephanie

Room was very dirty , old plasters on bedside table , dust everywhere . Needle caps under bed. Bath room in very poor condition with toilet roll in tap fittings. Breakfast was only available at the later time as already booked up so too late to use due to our plans for the day .

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2025

Ali

Perfect for central London and Paddington. Beds were comfortable, room was clean and Andrea who welcomed us was super helpful. Bathroom was tiny but it served its purpose. Free continental breakfast was welcome. Wifi worked well. Would definitely return.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Dec 2025

Elenita

Clean and helpful staff

8/10

Excellent

11 Dec 2025

Mark

Limited

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2025

Michael

Friendly, helpful staff. Clean room with all necessary services. Warm room but controllable with an opening window to allow some fresh air entry.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2025

Helen

Great stay thank you

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

23 Nov 2025

Barbara

Breakfast was good. The room was small but cosy, except for the bathroom which was very small. The stairs up to the 3rd floor were tight and hard to manage a suitcase.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

Luke

We found places for dinner very near by. Room was clean and tidy. Staff very helpfull and informative.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Oct 2025

Jamie

Very friendly staff. Single room was very clean. Bathroom was small, but fine for short stay. Breakfast included, but only a basic continental, but still good for £ of room. Only a few minutes walk from Paddington Station and tube connections etc. Overall at this price point, the hotel is ideal.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Oct 2025

Amandeep

Rooms was small not as shown in pictures.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2025

Andrew

Nice little hotel, very friendly staff! Rooms were sufficient for our trip! Basic breakfast but very adequate and filling

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Oct 2025

Alexis

Breakfast was great, location was ideal but The bathroom was TINY, smaller the that of a cruise ship. If you’re traveling with more then one other adult it’s a tight fit for 3 in a single room. After day two of towels not drying all the way they got funky smelling so we left them on the bathroom floor assuming the advertised “housekeeping” would replace them. However when we got back to the room the towels were still on the bathroom floor and a note stating it was £1 per towel replacement if we needed new ones. So if you stay less then 5 nights don’t expect to get new towels without a charge. Other then that hiccup the location and breakfast was the best it had going for it. I personally wouldn’t stay there again.

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

05 Oct 2025

Eric

The first night they put us in the basement. I have mobility issues and they did not say they didn’t have an elevator/lift. I would not have booked it. They moved me to the main floor the next night which was fine. The rooms are extremely small. No place to put your luggage without tripping over them. The bathroom was so tiny and the shower was tiny no room to even wash yourself properly.
The location was okay and close to Paddington station.restaurants in the area are plenty.
The breakfast was sparse cheese and lunch meat as protein. Not very healthy.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Oct 2025

Brian

Room behind ours was very noisy, i think separate hotel. Piles of trash outside, linnen policy was poor. Small towels, and have to pay for extras.
Got what we paid for. Great location to train station, fantastic staff

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2025

gaynor

Room was clean modern and everything was in excellent condition.Breakfast was lovely and the staff were frie dly and very helpful.We would highly recommend staying here.xx

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2025

Jo-Ann

We would highly recommend

Reception was very helpful and friendly
Forgot w me got breakfast included and it was a great breakfast

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2025

Tracy

Great value for money.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Sep 2025

Elaine

Retired couple opinion…

Many reviewers gripe about the size of the bathroom. Yes, it’s minuscule. If you want a big bathroom with tub, book elsewhere. There’s also no lift so keep this in mind when booking. As for us, we found it clean, quiet, and convenient. It’s a good value in a high-priced city.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2025

Rui

Minutes' walk to Paddington Station, very convenient. A lot of restaurants nearby. The shower is relatively small, but the room is clean. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The continental breakfast is simple but good enough.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

08 Sep 2025

EDOUIN

Clean room

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Sep 2025

Peter

Welcoming. Courteous. Helpful.

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2025

Anthony

Well located near Pattington Station! Restaurants and convenient Hop on Hop off buses. Nice little hotel. Lot of stairs though. Nice little continental breakfast. Would stay again!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2025

Adrian

Great welcome and stay

Self

2/10

Poor

16 Jul 2025

Andrew

Shouty receptionist/waitress lady was very rude to us, so we won’t be coming back.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jul 2025

Robert

The room was very small. There was only 1 plug. There was no air conditioner and only a small fan. London was over 90 degrees, so it was not a comfortable temperature.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2025

Joanne

I liked that you could fully open the sash window, also on the hottest day of the year the large fan was very welcomed.
Basic continental breakfast, enough to get you started for the day.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2025

Bethan

Such a good location and friendly staff

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2025

Jennifer

Good basic hotel close to Paddington. Basement room was very bright. Staff friendly and efficient. Only issue was it felt run down, but that’s probably why it’s so affordable.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2025

Verified traveler

Excellent value for money

Really clean. Comfortable bed. It was very hot weather in London so the fan was welcome. Friendly staff. Excellent value. Highly recommend.

4/10

Poor

24 Jun 2025

Sunil

Even if it’s for 1hr don’t stay here. It’s just terrible, you’ll regret it. Drag your luggage up floors. No AC in the room. Toilet smells of bleach with no ventilation. Carpets stink and beds are uncomfortable. And don’t ask for extra towels it’s £1 for each. Save your dignity and hygiene stay elsewhere.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2025

Ernest

This hotel is located very near Paddington station and to various shops, bus routes and sites. The room and the breakfast area are somewhat small, but the service was good. We appreciated the quietness an security of the hotel.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jun 2025

Ronald

Clean. Friendly staff. Good location. Good value for money. No frills. Breakfast standard continental. No eggs. Not staffed during the night.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2025

Yolande

Small but very nice hotel. Room was clean and in good condition. Cold breakfast was plentiful and varied. Very nice employees. Overall a good stay. Would stay again!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2025

Abigail

Excellent location

Simple, small, clean hotel, good value for money and excellent location for visiting places in London. Close to Paddington station and Hyde park

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

09 May 2025

Carole

This hotel has no elevator. As a 74 yr old woman with limited mobility I was on the 3rd floor which was awful. The single room was so small I could only open my suitcase when the closet and bathroom doors were closed. Very limited toiletries, ie 2 small sachets. Adequate Continental breakfast. Kind staff but a very poor choice

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

06 May 2025

Stephen

Excellent value for money

6/10

Pleasant

01 May 2025

Claudia

Comfortable bed
Miniscule toilet but enough for a short stay.
0 sound proofing, if people talked outside the room it felt as if they were inside the room itself.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2025

Michael

It is a very basic hotel, but good location, super nice staff. Good, fair value.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

25 Mar 2025

Mark

I got exactly what I paid for, and was very happy

I had a lovely stay at this hotel, it is after all a budget hotel, so it is not the Ritz, but it doesn't claim to be. The staff were friendly, kind, and very helpful. it was very well positioned for Paddington Station, lots of local shops and eateries, and Hyde Park on the doorstep. I was very concerned as I normally stay with a big chain and you just don't know what you are going to get, but for teh price I paid, at relatively short notice it was perfect. I was on the third floor, and the upper stairs are quite steep, I would not have said that this is a hotel for someone with mobility issues.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2025

Ester

Friendly and helpful staff. Room was small but well kept. Close to 2 subway stations and walkable distance to many historical attractions. Breakfast was surprisingly good for a small hotel.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

15 Feb 2025

Sally

We needed a hotel that was convenient to Paddington railway station after returning from an holiday abroad and this fitted the bill. 10 minute walk to station. It would also be a good place to stay if visiting London .Nice simple continental breakfast.
Only criticism would be the beds which were very hard and only a thin pillow

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2025

Dave

Hotel Columbus

Had a really good stay at the Hotel Columbus. Room was great although bathroom was quite small. Overall very good.

Business

8/10

Excellent

18 Jan 2025

Patrick

Almost there

Everything was good and comfortable, the only problem we had was our room was on the 3rd floor and there's NO Elevator, I am 66yrs old with a heart condition, so I wasn't happy about that.

Partner

4/10

Poor

05 Jan 2025

Verified traveler

Great location… that’s about it.

Could not fault the staff who were very polite and engaging. However, the hotels facilities are poor - especially in the room. I was not expecting luxury, but a radiator hanging off the wall and not working in the winter is not the greatest. The hotel was full so you could not get another room, I would have rather have been refunded my room and told to go elsewhere. The room was not cleaned - bed sheets changed, dirty towels removed, etc. They did offer breakfast but you’d have to reserve a slot - this I liked! There’s also no-one on the desk after 10, and when you have screaming neighbours it’s not the best. Wouldn’t stay again and would not recommend to anyone - even despite being in a great location.

Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Dec 2024

Paul

Location suited our weekend plans
Would stay again

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2024

Stéphane

Nice hotel. No fluff. Just what you need and perfectly delivered.
Staff is above average: helpful, smiling and polite.

6/10

Pleasant

06 Dec 2024

Victor

The hotel is fairly basic but adequate and clean. The staff were welcoming and helpful.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Nov 2024

David

Good value, small hotel. On a great location near transport hub, shopping, short ride from major attractions and parks. Although the rooms are small they were comfortable. Free breakfast was a bonus. Great for a short stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2024

Alberto

The best staff ever

Great stay.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Nov 2024

Jennifer

Thomas at the desk counter was awesome and the breakfast was perfect for us.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Nov 2024

Tim

Great location , staff very friendly and helpful

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2024

James

Quiet rooms and friendly staff, just be aware of the steep stairs.

6/10

Pleasant

06 Oct 2024

John and Denise

Except for the actual internal building’s condition, the staff and service were very excellent, and we would stay there again.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Sep 2024

Sonia

The property is walking distance from paddinggon station & staffs were nice. The room & bathroom were small.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

19 Aug 2024

TEMITOPE

No elevator and was assigned a room on the 3rd floor having booked for months ahead with 2 kids. The reception also serves as the dining area. The room was so hot even with 2 table fans. The windows cannot be opened because flies swarm the room a few times we did. The plastic bathroom is so small that you can hardly shower without hitting the wall. ☹️

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2024

Rick

Nice clean room and serving fairly good breakfast. Have to carry the luggage ourselves, luckily only to the first floor. Close enough to Paddington for easy travel to the City and Heathrow airport. Thomas, the New Zealander staff is very friendly and helpful, he even warmed up the croissant for the breakfast. i do recommend this hotel as the price is reasonable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2024

Rosa

A little bit small but perfect location

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2024

Jacqueline

Excellent for 1 night stay

Excellent for the price. Location to Paddington could not of been better. Our only complaint was the bathroom was tiny and there was a bit of a smell in there. However would def stay there again.breakfast was free and was absolutely fine and much appreciated.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2024

Ben

Nice

2/10

Poor

15 Jul 2024

Kathryn

This was the worst hotel I've ever stayed in, the shower room was like they had taken it from a caravan. The lock on the room was terrible so we felt unsafe, most of the spot lights weren't working. The electrical kettle lead was faulty and the room was dirty and to top it of there were ants. Would not recommend this place to anyone.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2024

Timothy

Very basic no A/C hotel room with airplane like bathroom. Staff was very nice, location great, just could not sleep.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2024

Lisandra

Great service, very convenient location, breakfast was very good for the price, the rooms are not luxurious but are comfortable. We would stay again.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2024

Michael

My two teenagers and I stayed here for 3 nights. Our check-in was smooth and the staff was friendly and helpful. Our room was clean and had fresh towels and a hot water pit with coffee and tea. Breakfast was an assortment of cereals, breads, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk and coffee served in the breakfast area. The hotel is perfectly located - it’s 5 minutes from Paddingotn station which has a direct line to Heathrow and access to several Tube lines. It’s near Hyde park and not in the midst of crazy tourist crowds. I highly recommend this hotel if you’re looking for a simple, clean, and friendly place to stay. If you’re looking for a big hotel with lots of amenities this isn’t for you. For us it was absolutely perfect

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jun 2024

Fiona

Rooms were small but good location .

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jun 2024

kirsty

Bathroom felt like a caravans bathroom cramped and all plastic
Staff were lovely and so was breakfast

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2024

Adriana

No Elevator, no AC. Breakfast was very basic and limited. Staff no so friendly.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2024

Kerri

Great Budget Stay

If you’re just wanting somewhere to rest your head, this is a great option.
5 minutes from Paddington station.
Area around the hotel is very nice, plenty of places to eat close by.
Lovely helpful staff, continental breakfast included each day with breads, meat, cheese, cereal, yogurt and croissants.
We had a family room with 2 singles and a double, there was a desk and tea/coffee facilities in the room but very little floor space. Bathroom was a bit of a squeeze
But everything was nice and clean and it met our needs for somewhere to pod down after a long day exploring.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2024

Len

Very close to Hyde park and restaurants, stores and Paddington station. Unfortunately rooms are small as well as the bathrooms. Otherwise it was a good experience.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

17 May 2024

Jon

Very small rooms and we only received bathroom supplies for one night.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

16 May 2024

Paul

No lift so bags had to be hauled upstairs.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 May 2024

Kev

Great stay, super friendly staff! Close to train and underground.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

02 May 2024

Tiffanie

It was in an excellent part of town really close to Paddington station. It felt safe and really close to Kensington Park. We would stay there again.

6/10

Pleasant

31 Mar 2024

Yvonne

Shower drain was backed up. Staff tried to fix it but couldn't get professional plumber due to Easter holidays. But staff were nice and got us a key to use another shower.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

15 Mar 2024

Makenzie

Was pleasantly surprised for the price. Easy to get to central London from this location. Away from crowds which was nice. Quite, clean, would stay here again for sure.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2024

MARIA

Great Location. Walking distance to Paddington Station and others Bus Stations. Lots of restaurants around. Beautiful area. The breakfast is not the best but it’s always good to have a “free” coffee in the morning. Staff are very kind and helpful.
The only complain is that I hope you guys fix the front door, it makes a very disturbing sound that I could hear from my room. That is easy to repair. I will recommend this hotel.