Athena

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk
Reception
Classic Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk
Daily continental breakfast for a fee

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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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
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Single Room

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

Classic Triple Room

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

Classic Quadruple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 177 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 212 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(75 reviews)
  • 124 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Marble Arch - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Royal Albert Hall - 4 min drive - 1.3 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

  • ‪Blank Street Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Paramount Lebanese Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Monkey Puzzle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Dickens Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sawyers Arms - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Athena

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 concierge services, luggage storage, 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
  • 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

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 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
  • 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 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.
  • 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Athena?

As of Jun 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Athena on Jun 21, 2026 start from $137, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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, Kensington Gardens, and Paddington Central. You'll also find Marble Arch and Park Lane less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Athena?

Yes, parking is offered for GBP 20 per day. Though parking is available on request, an electric car charging station 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 a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include in-room massages, premium bedding, and a rainfall showerhead.

Are there hot tubs at Athena?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

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 that I can book at Athena?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Athena.

Athena Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 555 out of 1112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 357 out of 1112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1112 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Joakim

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

Ami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing stay, friendly staff & very clean hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, helpful staff, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nahui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Shekhar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice little hotel, conveniently walking distance from Paddington, so if you come from Heathrow via the Heathrow Express, you can just walk to it and stay there. The breakfast is substantial. There was some repair work going on when we arrived so it wasn't very quiet, but overall it was good. Very comfortable bed and nice bathroom/shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was well done and the breakfast staff was so friendly. The front desk was very helpful as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean every day, the staff was welcoming and nice and the location is perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at the Athena. Room was clean, breakfast was lovely, and the staff couldn’t do enough to help. They were so lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly, helpful staff, excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely place to stay, very clean, friendly staff and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Masamy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and neat and staffs were very friendly and helpful!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

T J

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Huw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff at checkin. Room ideal for a 1 night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, very clean, very welcoming, great value and only 6mins walk from Paddington, what more can you ask for?
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room for 2 was actually a room for 5 Spacious and very clean. A great spot close to the station
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly & welcoming & spotlessly clean. Breakfast was great & location excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

SANDRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Attentive staff, good cleanliness, close to Paddington train station which has a direct connection to the airport. The breakfast is reasonably priced, allowing you to explore the city already fed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rosanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, helpful staff, comfortable bed. And close to many attractions
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Room was small but good. Amenities were good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gwen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are a family of five and LOVED our stay at Athena! This place is a gem! All staff we met were beyond kind, helpful, and professional. Our room was spotless and perfect, we felt so lucky to have reserved it at the last minute. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. The location was super convenient as well! I cannot recommend this hotel highly enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was amazing and super friendly and helpful. The location was great, 5 minute walk to the Tube at Paddington. The room was excellent, clean, and had everything we needed for our 3nt stay in London!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean space, and warm showers. The elevator was a little wobbly but otherwise, great stay! 7 min walk to Paddington station.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025