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Athena

3.0 star property
Travelers warm by the lobby fireplace before exploring Marble Arch and Baker Street, with public transit and helpful staff nearby.

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The Athena welcomes visitors with a cozy lobby fireplace that sets the perfect tone for exploring London. Guests appreciate the practical amenities—in-room WiFi and luggage storage—while the multilingual staff stands ready to help plan daily adventures.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Classic Single Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Classic Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Triple Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Classic Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Classic Quadruple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(71 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Twin Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Classic Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in London City Centre, a neighborhood in London, Athena is in a shopping district and near the airport. Royal Albert Hall and Natural History Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Oxford Street and Kensington Palace. Buckingham Palace is another place to visit that comes recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. Guests love the hotel's convenience to public transportation: Paddington Underground Station is 4 minutes by foot and Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station is 8 minutes. Visit our London travel guide
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110/114 Sussex Gardens, Hyde Park, London, England, W2 1UA

What's nearby

  • Hyde Park
    Hyde Park
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kensington Gardens
    Kensington Gardens
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Marble Arch
    Marble Arch
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Oxford Street
    Oxford Street
    5 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • The Grosvenor Victoria Casino London
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Paddington Underground Station
    4 min walk
  • London Paddington Station
    5 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Angus Steakhouse Paddington
    4 min walk
  • Blank Street Coffee
    4 min walk
  • Paramount Lebanese Kitchen
    4 min walk
  • Sawyers Arms
    4 min walk
  • The Dickens Tavern
    4 min walk

About this property

Athena

Hotel located near Hyde Park with rooms renovated in 2023
Located close to Kensington Palace and Royal Albert Hall, Athena provides a grocery/convenience store, a free daily manager's reception, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), is available to all guests, along with a hair salon and a library.
Additional perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-in, ATM/banking services, and local meal delivery service
  • Tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to public transit
Room features
All guestrooms at Athena boast comforts such as free international calls and premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and printers. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and travel cribs
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with heated floors and hydromassage showers
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Self parking on site (GBP 20 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 9 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Athena Hotel

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • High chair
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1840
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated guestrooms - June 2023
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Printer
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 9 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 20 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Athena Hotel London
Athena London
Athena Hotel
Athena Hotel
Athena London
Athena Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Is Athena pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 20 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Athena?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Athena?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Athena located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hyde Park, Kensington Palace, and Royal Albert Hall. Oxford Street and Natural History Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km). Paddington Underground Station and London Paddington Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Athena Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 557 out of 1112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 355 out of 1112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1112 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an awesome place to stay so close to Paddington station , very clean and quiet . Staff were extremely helpful .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place to stay close to plenty of restaurants. Walking distance from the tube and train station , made access to all the sights of London . 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jakob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and location. I recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, nice stay but a bit small of a room fo a family of 4.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was well done and the breakfast staff was so friendly. The front desk was very helpful as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property next to Paddington station. We spent 5 days using the tube and train system to go all over and had a great time. Some nice bronze statues in the area with Paddington theme. Some reasonable restaurants in area.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean every day, the staff was welcoming and nice and the location is perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Masamy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and neat and staffs were very friendly and helpful!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly, helpful staff, excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Huw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff at checkin. Room ideal for a 1 night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, very clean, very welcoming, great value and only 6mins walk from Paddington, what more can you ask for?
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely place to stay, very clean, friendly staff and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception welcomed us warmly upon arrival, and the check-in process was quick and smooth. The rooms were clean, and the location was perfect—just a short walk to the bus stops and Paddington Station, with plenty of restaurants and souvenir shops nearby. I highly recommend Athena Hotel for a comfortable and convenient stay! Apologies that I didn’t catch the name of the young male receptionist who checked us in on March 25, 2026 around 1:00PM.He was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly & welcoming & spotlessly clean. Breakfast was great & location excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gwen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are a family of five and LOVED our stay at Athena! This place is a gem! All staff we met were beyond kind, helpful, and professional. Our room was spotless and perfect, we felt so lucky to have reserved it at the last minute. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. The location was super convenient as well! I cannot recommend this hotel highly enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Room was small but good. Amenities were good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rosanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, helpful staff, comfortable bed. And close to many attractions
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was amazing and super friendly and helpful. The location was great, 5 minute walk to the Tube at Paddington. The room was excellent, clean, and had everything we needed for our 3nt stay in London!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean space, and warm showers. The elevator was a little wobbly but otherwise, great stay! 7 min walk to Paddington station.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. The staff was always friendly and helpful. I would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Mary Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Very friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast servers were amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vert friendly, welcoming staff. Close to transportation, shopping and parks.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Stacie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, nice people- Room clean. Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple accommodations, centrally located close to Paddington station so everything you need is close by. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025