A stay at Athena places you in the heart of London, within a 5-minute drive of Hyde Park and 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
Paddington Central - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Marble Arch - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Oxford Street - 5 min drive - 1.3 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
Zanchi Korean Restaurant - 2 min walk
It's All Greek to Me - 3 min walk
Subway - 4 min walk
About this property
Athena
Victorian hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop
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. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards 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 hair salon. This Victorian hotel also features a fireplace in the lobby, a reception hall, 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.
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
Soundproofed rooms
Travel crib
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
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
Spa
In-room massages
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
Meal delivery service
Restaurant dining guides
More
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Desk
Desk chair
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electrical adapters
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
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 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 cribs/infant beds and onsite parking
This property accepts major 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
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
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