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The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 hot tubs and a full-service spa

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Luxury One Bedroom Apartment | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player
Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds
Lobby sitting area
The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences offers elegant sophistication and contemporary luxury in central London. Enjoy massages and detox wraps at the spa, authentic British cuisine with outdoor dining, and a 24-hour gym with attentive staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Room service

Room options

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Suite | Park view

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2019
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury One Bedroom Apartment | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Luxury One Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room with Park View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Room with Park View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room (Townhouse) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Superior Double or Twin Room (Townhouse)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2019
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Double Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Premium Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in London City Centre, a neighborhood in London, The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences is in the entertainment district and near a train station. Regent Street and Piccadilly Circus are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Oxford Street and Covent Garden Market. Traveling with kids? Don't miss London Eye. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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116 Piccadilly, Mayfair, London, England, W1J 7BJ

What's nearby

  • Hyde Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Buckingham Palace - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Oxford Street - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Trafalgar Square - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Green Park Underground Station - 5 min walk
  • London Victoria Station - 16 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Colony Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe London - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Palm Court - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪COYA Mayfair - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Four Seasons Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences

Luxury boutique hotel renovated in 2019 and located near Green Park
Located close to Buckingham Palace and Piccadilly Circus, The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and car rentals on site. Treat yourself to a detox wrap, a manicure/pedicure, or a body scrub at the onsite spa. The on-site British cuisine fine-dining restaurant, 116, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a 24-hour gym.
Other perks include:
  • Limo/town car service, full breakfast (surcharge), and free bicycle rentals
  • Express check-out, babysitting (surcharge), and a porter/bellhop
  • Multilingual staff, concierge services, and a living plant wall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 162 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes.
More amenities include:
  • Children's dinnerware and children's books
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and children's robes
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and on-request microwaves

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 55 per day); reservations required
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 35 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • 116
  • The Bar

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's toys
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Microwave on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 10 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - January 2019
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Children's robes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 65.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 100.00 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 35 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: GBP 105 per person (one-way)
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 55 per day
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 65.0 per night

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 rollaway/extra beds
Tax ID - 208 2686 05
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.
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Athenaeum Hotel
Athenaeum Hotel London
Athenaeum London
Athenaeum Hotel & Apartments London, England
Athenaeum Hotel And Apartments
Athenaeum
The Athenaeum
The Athenaeum & Residences
The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences Hotel
The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences London
The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Is The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences?

Check-out is at noon.

Does The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of GBP 105 per person applies.

Where is The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences located?

This family-friendly London hotel is located in the entertainment district, within a 10-minute walk of Green Park, Hyde Park, and Buckingham Palace. Piccadilly Circus and Regent Street are also within 15 minutes. Green Park Underground Station is 5 minutes by foot and Hyde Park Corner Underground Station is 5 minutes.

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