The Athenaeum
http://www.orbitz.com/hotel/United_Kingdom/London/The_Athenaeum.h206004/
Hotel Overview
Will never stay anywhere else!
Our stay in London was perfect and I can't say enough about the Athenaeum. We had a beautiful room...
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TeeT
- Jan 20, 2013
Perfect Stay!
I stayed at the Athenaeum over the Christmas holiday and cannot extend enough compliments to the...
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Diabolo
- Dec 28, 2011
Luxury, comfort and convenience in the heart of London
The Athenaeum's excellent location, modern amenities and friendly services entices guests, making it an ideal home-away-from-home in Mayfair. This intimate 5-star hotel offers services for all types of travellers, from business guests to guests travelling with family. Highlights of the hotel include award-winning afternoon tea and whisky bar with over 270 whiskies. The hotel also offers a spa and bicycle rentals as well as a wide range of family-friendly services, including a concierge service for children. Guests are served breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as cocktails and afternoon tea in the hotel's restaurant, bar and elegant Garden Room.
The Athenaeum Rooms
- Superior Room
- Room offers one queen bed or two twin beds and a pair of armchairs with contemporary design, cable TV, MP3 docking station, browse a film library, play video games, DVDs, or CDs and access the wireless Internet free if charge. Bathrooms are marble throughout and feature heated towel rails and power showers. REN bath and beauty products and bathrobes are provided.
- Deluxe Room
- Room offers one queen bed or two twin beds and a pair of armchairs, with contemporary design cable TV, MP3 docking station, browse a film library, play video games, DVDs, or CDs and access the wireless Internet free of charge. Bathrooms are marble throughout and feature heated towel rails and power showers. REN bath and beauty products and bathrobes are provided.
- Parkview Room
- Room offers one queen bed or two twin beds, park facing with a pair of armchairs, in a contemporary design and , cable TV, browse a film library, play video games, DVDs, or CDs and access the wireless Internet free of charge. Bathrooms are marble throughout and feature heated towel rails and power showers. REN bath and beauty products and bathrobes are provided. Rooms have a bay window facing either the park or a quiet side street.
- Suites
- Room offers open plan living or closed plan with separate lounge area. One queen bed or two twin beds with Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have a contemporary design. Bang and Olufson televisions allow guests to watch cable TV, browse a film library, play video games, DVDs, or CDs and access the wireless Internet free of charge. Soft drinks and snacks from the minibar are complimentary and there is and MP3 docking station to play your favourite music. Bathrooms are marble throughout and feature heated towel rails and power showers. REN bath and beauty products and bathrobes are provided. Rooms Facing either the park or a quiet side street.
- One Bedroom Apartment
- Room offers one king bed and either a sofa bed or pop up bunk beds, desk, wireless Internet free of charge, TV with premium cable channels and pay movies, MP3 docking station, refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, and minibar where soft drinks and snacks are complimentary, hair dryer, Iron/ironing board and complimentary newspaper.
Amenities
- Wireless internet
- General
- Concierge
- Pets allowed
- Elevators
- Activities
- Fitness center or spa
- Health club
- Spa services
- Dining
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant
- 24 hour room service
- Room service
- Services
- Business center
- Laundry service
- Babysitting/Child services
- Conference facilities
- Internet
- Wireless internet
- Parking
- Parking
- Accessibility
- Handicapped rooms/facilities
Hotel Map
- Area served
- London
- Nearby airports
- London Heathrow Airport
- Area description
- Superbly located opposite Green Park, this classy hotel is a 10-minute walk from Piccadilly Circus, Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, St James' Park. Nearby attractions include Madame Tussaud's and the Georgian splendours of Regent's Park, including London Zoo.
Nearby points of interest
- Green Park: 0.2 mi
- Wellington Arch: 0.2 mi
- Hyde Park Corner: 0.3 mi
- Piccadilly: 0.3 mi
- Buckingham Palace: 0.3 mi
- Queen's Gallery: 0.4 mi
- Royal Mews: 0.4 mi
- Park Lane: 0.4 mi
- Royal Arcade : 0.4 mi
- Queen`s Gallery: 0.4 mi
- Royal Academy of Arts: 0.5 mi
- Victoria Palace Theatre: 0.5 mi
- Cardinal Place : 0.5 mi
- Bond Street: 0.6 mi
- Guards Museum: 0.6 mi
- Green Park: 0.2 mi
- Wellington Arch: 0.2 mi
- Hyde Park Corner: 0.3 mi
- Piccadilly: 0.3 mi
- Buckingham Palace: 0.3 mi
- Queen's Gallery: 0.4 mi
- Royal Mews: 0.4 mi
- Park Lane: 0.4 mi
- Royal Arcade : 0.4 mi
- Queen`s Gallery: 0.4 mi
- Royal Academy of Arts: 0.5 mi
- Victoria Palace Theatre: 0.5 mi
- Cardinal Place : 0.5 mi
- Bond Street: 0.6 mi
- Guards Museum: 0.6 mi
- Regent Street: 0.6 mi
- Handel House Museum: 0.6 mi
- Victoria station: 0.6 mi
- St James's Park: 0.6 mi
- Westminster: 0.6 mi
- Bond Street London: 0.6 mi
- Kingly Court : 0.7 mi
- Lambeth Palace: 0.7 mi
- Piccadilly Theatre: 0.7 mi
- St. Ann's Shopping Centre : 0.7 mi
- Victoria Place Shopping Centre : 0.7 mi
- St. James's Park: 0.7 mi
- Selfridges: 0.7 mi
- Cutty Sark: 0.7 mi
- Carnaby Street: 0.7 mi
- Oxford Street: 0.7 mi
- London Palladium: 0.7 mi
- Institute of Contemporary Arts: 0.7 mi
- Crime Museum: 0.7 mi
- Oxford Circus: 0.8 mi
- Knightsbridge: 0.8 mi
- Harrods: 0.8 mi
- Marble Arch: 0.8 mi
- Photographers Gallery: 0.8 mi
- Cabinet War Rooms and Churchill Museum: 0.8 mi
- London Chinatown: 0.8 mi
- Admiralty Arch: 0.8 mi
- Chinatown: 0.8 mi
- Leicester Square: 0.8 mi
- Trafalgar Square: 0.8 mi
Dining
- The Restaurant
- The menu is simple, modern British cuisine, featuring plenty of fish, seafood, and vegetarian options, all prepared with organic vegetables.
- Whisky Bar
- This bar specializes in single malt whisky with 157 types on offer where the Whisky Sommelier will guide you through the options. A wide variety of cigars is also available, as are cocktails, soft drinks, and snacks. Guests mingle at the bar or relax on the large leather sofas. Open all day until late evening.
- Garden Room
- Light meals, snacks, and award winning afternoon tea are on offer.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1400
- Check-out:
- 1200
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (8)
Ratings and reviews for The Athenaeum
- All travelers (8) 4.5 / 5
- Business (1) 5 / 5
- Couples (1) 3 / 5
- Families (1) 5 / 5
- Singles (3) 4.7 / 5
- Amenities:
- 4.5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.9
- Hotel staff:
- 4.6
- Room comfort:
- 4.5
- Location:
- 4.8
- Value:
- 3.9
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
TeeT
Will never stay anywhere else!
Our stay in London was perfect and I can't say enough about the Athenaeum. We had a beautiful room with a private entrance, the location of the hotel is within walking distance of Green Park tube and Buckingham Palace is just across the street. The room was bigger than any I have stayed in and it was clean and comfortable. The staff was beyond courteous and I would say they are the reason I will always stay at this hotel. Many thanks to the Athenaeum!!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Money-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
Take the Green Park tube instead of costly taxis!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Bobcat23
Unbeatable location
Great service and dream location with Green Park across street, Shepherd's Market around corner, a tube stop barely 10min's away
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Five minutes behind the hotel, Shepherd's Market is strip along Shepherd Street with bunch of comfy pubs and restaurants
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Diabolo
Perfect Stay!
I stayed at the Athenaeum over the Christmas holiday and cannot extend enough compliments to the hotel and staff. The location cannot be beat, the room was very clean, stylish and comfortable (I was upgraded when I checked in), extremely quiet and the staff were a pleasure. On Christmas eve they even delivered a Christmas gift to my room (a small box of spa products). How lovely! The hotel is small which I found added to its charm. I've stayed at so many wonderful hotels in London and consider the Athenaeum to be at the top of the list.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
For a great pub and pub meal, go to the Audley on Mount Street. A short walk from the hotel in beautiful Mayfair.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Leex
Cheaper, but not cheap, for a reason
Bad: Small room, over-heated with no way to cool it off. Good: mistakes rectified with a smile: free WiFi: free water: fast elevators; pleasant staff. Still, one would expect more for the money.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 2
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Have lunch or breakfast at Pret a Manger for less than 10 pounds. Fresh food and juices, free WiFi
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Sydney traveller
Marvellous Hotel
The Athenaeum was a perfect hotel to see London from. Situated close to Hyde Park corner on Piccadilly the location was great for shopping as well as an early morning run around the park. It is also close to the theatre district. The staff were excellent and made a beautiful hotel even better. Room and bathroom fittings were of a high standard and the free WiFi signal was strong. I cannot fault the hotel. My stay was a pleasure and will certainly return next time I am in London.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Good restaurants in Shepherds Market which is close to the hotel. Very nice square with shops and pubs as well. Worth visiting for lunch at least.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Yee
I love this hotel and came here
I love this hotel and came here for our wedding night as we had completely amazing honey themed high tea a few months earlier. I even forgot to take my wedding jewellery from the room and the hotel was able to locate it and return to me within the same day. It's not cheap but OH SO WORTH IT. Love the mirrors EVERYWHERE and the Ren (organic) products! Would have loved disposal toothbrush and toothpaste there as we came straight from our wedding party...
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Very nice hotel, friendly staff
Very nice hotel, friendly staff a real home away from home only problem the gym gets refurbished and there is mini gym set up or use the one from the hotel near by.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Perfect
Very difficult to fault this hotel. Conveniant location and staff couldn't be more helpful. Rooms clean and a good size plus free internet and soft drinks/snacks from minibar just make it feel less penny-pinching than others. Won't stay anywhere else next time I'm in London.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Trip purpose:
Business
