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Athena

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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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
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Quadruple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(68 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • 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
  • Kensington Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Paddington Central - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Marble Arch - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Park Lane - 12 min walk - 0.7 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
  • ‪Zanchi Korean Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Dickens Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪It's All Greek to Me - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bonne Bouche Catering - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Athena

Hotel located near Hyde Park with rooms renovated in 2023
Near Marble Arch and Kensington Gardens, 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, coworking spaces, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to public transit
Room features
All guestrooms at Athena boast comforts such as premium bedding and heated floors, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and laptop-friendly workspaces. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • 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, heated floors, and highchairs

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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 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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • 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
  • 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
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Safe

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

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 onsite parking
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
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 a 10-minute walk of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. Marble Arch and Regent's Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). Paddington Underground Station and London Paddington Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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