I’ve known About the Columbia hotel From back in the day when it was frequented by musicians. It had a real 1970s shabby chic vibe and decor complete with avocado bathroom.
When it was being refurbished a few years ago, I had the pleasure of being given a guided tour. I loved that it still maintain that similar vibe but of course updated, So when my daughter Hollie & her fiancé Luke were looking for a wedding venue The Columbia hotel instantly came to mind. Especially as they are musicians and have their own quirky style. I knew it would suit them down to the ground. As soon as they saw it and met Sophie they instantly fell in love with it.
Sophie met all their needs and the wedding day was literally the best wedding I’ve ever been to, and not because it was my daughter’s wedding. Every detail and requirement was met and even the weather was perfect for late October. The sun shone for the whole day.
The decour was just as they had envisioned and the food which was buffet style met everyone’s needs & dietary requirement's. Sophie & Josh were very accommodating with everything that Hollie & Luke requested and the whole day & night went like a dream. I’m not exaggerating. It was perfect!
For a hotel in the heart of Bayswater, it was value for money, & while it might not be fancy, smanshy, it had all the grandeur we needed. I’d definitely recommend it as a wedding venue or any other special event.

We couldn't have had a better experience with the Columbia, from our first meeting a year before our wedding, to our final correspondences in the weeks after. At every point along the way Sophie and her team were thoughtful, supportive and most of all, collaborative! They were very clear about what they could do and always open minded about solutions for what they couldn't, working with us to build a unique event that we can safely say was the happiest day of our lives.

Our guests loved the decor, the rooms, the grazing table, the drinks, the late night bites, the balconies, the views, the bars and the music. The location was ideal for guests coming from London, and the hotel rooms (and breakfast buffet) were excellent (and affordable!) for those coming from further afield. We all now have amazing memories of the Columbia we'll share forever.

All in all, we couldn't recommend it more highly as the perfect venue for your perfect day.

I held my wedding at The Columbia in May and it couldn't have been dreamier. The staff, the venue, the vibe - EVERYTHING! It was simply amazing and I couldn't recommend it enough there.

Our guests were all amazed by the gorgeous spaces, and the balcony was such a bonus, particularly as the sun was shining!

Lots of our family and friends booked rooms overnight and we even enjoyed a gorgeous afternoon in Kensington Gardens the following day. The location is absolutely IDEAL!

Couldn't be happier to have hosted here, and can't wait to come back for anniversaries, birthdays and the rest!!!

We did so enjoy working with Asia and the team at the Columbia to create our perfect wedding party

Your venue was much admired by our guests for many obvious reasons. The high ceilings , the cornicing, the overall feeling of space.

On such a balmy evening everybody praised the balcony space, and it was great for the vapers and smokers too !

The food and drink were outstanding and our guests just soaked up the happy atmosphere

Harrison’s circular bar, their smooth service and delicious mocktails and Jenny’s mouthwatering canapés and super friendly and efficient service were all amazing.

We had nothing but a completely enjoyable experience working with the Columbia to create a wedding that was entirely tailored to our needs. Sophie and Josh were a pleasure to work with and were completely amenable to any changes or developments we had with our plans. We absolutely loved the food and cocktails (as did all our guests) and the venue was perfect in every way. The bedrooms were perfect for us too, with so much room to spread out and get ready. All of our guests said how affordable it was to stay, whilst being right next to Hyde park! If we could do it all over again, we wouldn't change a thing!

Where do I start, the venue itself is such a hidden gem, I was in awe when I saw it in person and I knew right away it would work for me. You can easily add your tough to the venue as the staff are super flexible and open to ideas. They worked with me throughout my 6 months of planning, listening to my ideas and giving suggestions to make everything more seamless. Big shoutout to Sophie and Lucy who went above and beyond.
For anyone considering this venue I say go for it!! It's got stunning views and in central London, can't get better than this!!