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Athena

Property class: 3

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The Athena Hotel facade with a black iron fence, a checkered entrance, and hanging plants.
A buffet setup with various food items, including fruits, eggs, and sliced vegetables.
A room with a fireplace, a red leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and floral curtains.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone, wall-mounted lights, and a window with curtains.
A reception desk with a clock above it, a vase with flowers, and a framed certificate on the counter.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
$147 nightly
The current price is $176 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9

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110/114 Sussex Gardens, Hyde Park, London, England, W2 1UA
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kensington Gardens
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Oxford Street
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, framed artwork, and a window with curtains.

Classic Single Room

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Classic Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 152 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone, wall-mounted lights, and a window with curtains.

Classic Quadruple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 177 sq ft
  • 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
(27 reviews)
  • 212 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside lamp, a window with curtains, and a vase with flowers on a table.

Classic Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(79 reviews)
  • 124 sq ft
  • 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
(33 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

London

With a stay at Athena, you'll be centrally located in London, a short 7-minute walk from Hyde Park and 12 minutes by foot from Oxford Street. .This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Royal Albert Hall and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Kensington Palace.

What's nearby

  • Hyde Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kensington Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Oxford Street - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Marble Arch - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Royal Albert Hall - 4 min drive - 1.3 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
  • ‪Blank Street Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪CÉ LA VI London - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Paramount Lebanese Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sawyers Arms - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Athena

Athena offers 39 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads and hydromassage showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; local, long-distance, and international calls are all complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and portable fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in June 2023.

Stay in one of 39 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a reception hall. This Victorian hotel also features a vending machine and bike storage.
Enjoy a meal at Athena Hotel or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Athena Hotel - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast only. Open daily.

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
  • 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

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • 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
  • 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

  • American Express
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

Property is also known as

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Athena Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 531 out of 1074 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 341 out of 1074 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1074 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1074 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1074 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Breakfast, location and cleanness 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place and area to stay. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely property, so conveniently situated, walking distance to restaurants and train stations.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location near Paddington station and Kensington Parc:-)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Good location to stay in London, very convenient. Hotel room is typical London size, good Continental breakfast included with lots of options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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great location, clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, walking distance to Paddington Station. The staff was very exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely place to stay, close to everything, breakfast was great, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, friendly and accommodating staff, perfect location for all attractions
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

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Very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable for our family of 5. Fabulous breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location. Close to Paddington station and buses. Nice restaurant's around the area too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Good location, good size of the room. Breakfast was fine. And really enjoyed the AC since it was very hot in London.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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Hotel was clean and short walk from Paddington station. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Welcoming staff. Hotel felt clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. The hotel is very conveniently located
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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It’s was ok. small but clean. But no AC. Probably for 150/night a bit expensive
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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We stayed one night fo a trainride to Cornwall. Perfect location near Paddington station.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026