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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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Classic Triple Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk
Daily continental breakfast (GBP 9 per person)
Reception
Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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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, Marble Arch
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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

Classic Single Room

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

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

Classic Triple Room

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

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

Classic Quadruple Room

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

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

Classic Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(68 reviews)
  • 124 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Classic Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

London

Located in London City Centre within a short walk of Hyde Park, Athena is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Kensington Palace. The 39 rooms at this 3-star hotel include coffee makers, flat-screen TVs, and premium bedding.

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 features free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and microwave in a common area. Self parking is available for GBP 20 per day. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with luggage storage, concierge services, and access to locker space. Additional amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, a library, and express check-in.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 40-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels and Netflix. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and down comforters, and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Coffee makers, free newspapers, and free international calls are other standard amenities. Change of towels is available on request.

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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 self 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • 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.
  • This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Long-term renters welcome.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Athena?

Athena offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do within easy reach of Athena?

This hotel is situated in London City Centre within a 10-minute walk of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. You'll also find Marble Arch and Oxford Street within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Athena?

Yes, parking is offered for GBP 20 per day. Though parking is available on request, electric car charging and bicycle parking are also available.

Does Athena feature a casino at the property?

No, Athena doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Athena?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Athena good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include in-room massages, a meal delivery service, and premium bedding.

Are there hot tubs at Athena?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Athena feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Athena serves continental breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Athena Hotel.

Will Athena allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Athena.

Are there connecting rooms at Athena?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Athena?

The closest major airport to Athena is London City Airport (LCY), which is 12.6 mi away (59 minutes by car). Another top airport is Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 17.3 mi away (46-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Athena?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Athena.

Athena Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 567 out of 1125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 355 out of 1125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1125 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ADEOLA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and the room and hotel was very clean for the price paid. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Easy walk to restaurants and Paddington Station. Friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple accommodations, centrally located close to Paddington station so everything you need is close by. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Z
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robin de

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disgusting blocked basin
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and value!

Great location near Paddington Station, Kensington Gardens, and Hyde Park. Quiet, very clean, comfortable mattresses, well-appointed room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Staff & service
I was expecting more based on feedback read before the booking. I was a single person in a room that had beds for 5. The receptionist was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

John, St. Augustine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The rooms arw very small. If i had known i probably would have lokked for anoth option. It walking proximity to Paddington Station was nice to catch the train to Heathrow. The morning buffet was nothing special. No eggs or sausages. The front desk clerk was helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yukiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every staff is very polite and diligent. Thank you for your hard work for my pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well located near Paddington station. Small room but neat and clean and comfortable.. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay at The Athena

We had a two night stay at the Athena and found it very clean and well-presented. In spite of it being a lower ground floor room, it was pleasant and well lit. The staff were friendly and helpful (it was during the Tube strike!) but we managed to find our way around. The Continental breakfast was substantial and very good value and the hotel was a short walk from Paddington station. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet. Had a very nice surprise in our room when we arrived. to help celebrate a birthday.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Barbara

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location near Paddington Station and restaurants was great. The room was very warm and the window would not stay open. The shower had a leak and sprayed everywhere. Disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Athena due to its proximity to Paddington Station for the Heathrow Express. We found it very walkable to many places including, Hyde Park, Soho, Notting Hill, Museums and Harrods. It was clean and the staff were friendly and helpful. We had a couple of small issues in our room and the staff fixed them right away. Would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel in
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was smaller than expected
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff, just wished the room was larger. Felt like I was on a cruise ship.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Disliked: Room comfort

Average at expensive London prices

Hotels near to Paddington making it a good location. Room was however very basic and not comfortable. The price as what you’d expect to pay in London but next time we will look to pay more for better accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Morgantown

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a clean, convenient, and cost-effective hotel. It’s well-run and delivers a basic stay very well. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

kim

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

One night only

Flies in the room from open window. No screen to keep them out. Very small room. Flat pillows. Was there for only one night so can't say much about room service. Didn't seem to have air conditioning. Payed a lot for very little luxury.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful. Location is close to Paddington station.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Niina

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Everything was fine, service was good. Only thing, what really needs to chance is breakfast. There was not anything fresh like cucumber or tomato or nothing.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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