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Athena

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Located close to Hyde Park and Kensington Palace, Athena provides a grocery/convenience store, a free daily manager's reception, and a coffee shop/cafe. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Classic Single Room

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

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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

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Classic Quadruple Room

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

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A room with bunk beds, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a window with curtains.

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Classic Double Room

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a phone, and a framed picture on the wall.

Classic Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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 5 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

  • A river with boats, a gazebo, and autumn trees.
    Hyde Park
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A statue of a woman holding a torch, with a golden roof and intricate architectural details in the background.
    Kensington Gardens
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A busy street with a prominent London Underground sign, historic buildings, and a red double-decker bus.
    Oxford Street
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A large white archway with statues, surrounded by trees and buildings.
    Marble Arch
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The Grosvenor Victoria Casino London
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Angus Steakhouse Paddington
    4 min walk
  • CÉ LA VI London
    6 min walk
  • Blank Street Coffee
    4 min walk
  • Paramount Lebanese Kitchen
    4 min walk
  • Sawyers Arms
    4 min walk

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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 10.50 for adults and GBP 7 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • 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

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
  • Built in 1840
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated guestrooms - June 2023
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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 used
  • 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 10.50 for adults and GBP 7 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
Some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
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

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 a 15-minute walk of Hyde Park and Oxford Street. Kensington Palace and Royal Albert Hall are also within 1 mi (2 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

8.0

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 535 out of 1063 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 1063 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1063 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1063 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1063 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Judith

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Good location, quiet, clean, very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were super nice and helpful! The location was great as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location great, close to Paddington and Hyde Park, but very quiet. Clean and tidy, Wi-Fi was excellent. Small room, but comfortable. Only issue was I had to manoeuvre between the bed and desk to get into the bathroom through a door you could only half open, which was annoying but manageable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location near Paddington Station. Clean, modern rooms but a bit small. Skip the breakfast unless you like porridge every morning. Nice neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to the Underground and bus stations, and the room was very quiet and bed VERY COMFORTABLE; I slept like a rock! Clean and the staff were very friendly. I felt safe as a solo female traveler here and in this neighborhood. I walked all over London (and rode the Tube and buses), and this area felt very safe. It’s on a strip of lodging and there are lots of people from other places all trying to find their way, so you’re all in it together. 😄
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jayesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly and accommodating staff, perfect location for all attractions
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No air conditioning … we picked the hottest week of the year to say. Great hotel super location. Ya for sure we would recommend this location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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Location to Paddington Station was pivotal to and convenient for sightseeing. Staff was great, knowledgeable and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

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Excellent breakfast, great location, clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff. Hotel felt clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Joakim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, ok breakfast, clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value, room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Leah

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Stayed 3 nights. No issues. Close to Station, clean, comfortable and quiet. Very happy with my stay and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, helpful staff, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice room with beds enough for three. The location was convenient and quiet, we didn’t eat in site. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our quad room was spotless, tea and coffee making facilities and smart TV was an added bonus. Breakfast was excellent and staff were friendly. Great location near tube station and of eateries around.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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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

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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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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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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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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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

Marialisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very convenient hotel to Paddington station where you can get the Victoria line to Heathrow. The rooms were a bit small but that’s typical and it was reasonably priced. The breakfast at 9 pounds was worth it with yogurt, fruit, eggs and meats and salad and cereal and toast and anything else you could want. The desk staff was very helpful and sent us to a fabulous pizzeria around the block.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026