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Athena

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 7-minute walk to Hyde Park

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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

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Single Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Quadruple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(67 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
110/114 Sussex Gardens, Hyde Park, London, England, W2 1UA

What's nearby

  • Hyde Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Marble Arch - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Oxford Street - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus - 9 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Buckingham Palace - 9 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mihbaj - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Dickens Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bonne Bouche Catering - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zanchi Korean Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪It's All Greek to Me - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Athena

Hotel near Hyde Park
Close to Marble Arch and Baker Street, Athena provides amenities like a fireplace in the lobby. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-in
  • Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to public transit
Room features
All guestrooms at Athena offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Self parking on site (GBP 20 per day)
  • Limited onsite 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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

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 onsite parking
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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

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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 at Athena?

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: midnight.

What time is check-out at Athena?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Athena located?

Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. Marble Arch and Kensington High Street are also within 1 mi (2 km). Paddington Underground Station and London Paddington Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Athena Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 572 out of 1131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 351 out of 1131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1131 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

ADEOLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and the room and hotel was very clean for the price paid. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a clean, convenient, and cost-effective hotel. It’s well-run and delivers a basic stay very well. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Easy walk to restaurants and Paddington Station. Friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, super close to Paddington station. Easy access to Heathrow and central London. I might skip the breakfast option.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location, friendly staff

We had a pleasant stay. Good location, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very good service at the hotel, especially in the breakfast the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff were amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient location, helpful staff. room a bit small some overhead walking noise
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sheera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was kind, the hotel was clean, and we enjoyed the Paddington area. The room conveniently fit 5 ppl. It’s close to the train and tube stations and there are nice dining options. If you’re touring, make sure to see the famous man in the clock a few blocks away! Unfortunately the lift (elevator) was out to service when we were there but luckily we were on the first floor. I would stay here again with my family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

clara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfy, nice breakfast, very good customer service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at Athena!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jagdeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, excellent location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff & location is amazing. It’s just that the pillows have some kind of smell that we have to cover it with towel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marcus

Absolute prime location!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Staff & service
I was expecting more based on feedback read before the booking. I was a single person in a room that had beds for 5. The receptionist was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A perfect location
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to paddington, very friendly staff. Comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ahmad

Disliked: Cleanliness
On appearance, everything looked pretty good until we were attacked by bedbugs in the middle of the night, my wife found a bedbug, actually crawling on her and was eaten all over her arm. I told the staff about it in the morning, didn’t seem too shocked.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed at the Athena many times during visits to London. Its in a great location and we always enjoy our stay. My only criticism is that they have now stopped serving full English breakfast and only offer continental for an additional charge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was smaller than expected
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

SAEKO

Liked: Amenities
Good access.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Staff was wonderful. Only a few blocks from Paddington Station. Lots of restaurants nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

London Stay

This is a 3 star hotel and at this rating, the hotel is value for money. It's in a great location and it has the reception desk manned 24/7 together with which, they will store your luggage before and after check in/out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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