Athena

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Hyde Park

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Exterior
Daily continental breakfast (GBP 9 per person)
Reception
Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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110/114 Sussex Gardens, Hyde Park, London, England, W2 1UA
  • Hyde Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Marble Arch
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Oxford Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

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

Family Room

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

Single Room

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

Quadruple Room

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

Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room

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

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About the neighborhood

London

Located in London City Centre, Athena is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. This 36-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, concierge services, and express check-in.

What's nearby

  • Hyde Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Marble Arch - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Oxford Street - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Buckingham Palace - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Piccadilly Circus - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Paddington Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • London Paddington Station - 5 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bonne Bouche Catering - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Monkey Puzzle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪It's All Greek to Me - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fountains Abbey - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Athena

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Hyde Park
Guests staying at Athena enjoy free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and a fireplace in the lobby. Self parking is available for GBP 20 per day. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with securing valuables, luggage storage, and tours or tickets.
Guests can expect free WiFi and TVs. Coffee makers, portable fans, and hair dryers are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

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 onsite parking
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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).

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 onsite parking.
  • This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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 Sep 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Athena on Sep 22, 2025 start from $100.54, excluding 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 and Kensington Gardens. You'll also find Marble Arch and Baker Street less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Athena?

Yes, parking is offered for GBP 20 per day.

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.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Athena?

Amenities at this hotel that appeal to couples include concierge services and a 24-hour front desk.

Does Athena have a hot tub?

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

Does Athena feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Athena offers continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will Athena allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Athena.

Are there connecting rooms at Athena?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

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, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Athena.

Reviews

Athena Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 557 out of 1098 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 1098 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1098 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1098 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1098 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

clara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfy, nice breakfast, very good customer service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was awesome! Great location and very clean accommodations!! Would certainly stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to paddington, very friendly staff. Comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marcus

Absolute prime location!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very convenient location, quiet area, good travel links, friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Janae

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
It was clean and the stuff was friendly but the room was so small that we could barely get by beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed at the Athena many times during visits to London. Its in a great location and we always enjoy our stay. My only criticism is that they have now stopped serving full English breakfast and only offer continental for an additional charge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

karin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff were present and available. I was very grateful for the location, both in nearness to Paddington station and also for the lovely and generally quiet tree-lined lane that runs parallel to the larger road. Our room was supported well by air conditioning, which we selected specifically for that reason after flying in from Portugal and as London was having quite warm temps, however, because it is below the main office (I believe) there was thumping noises on the ceiling ALL NIGHT literally. This made for a lack of much needed sleep before our trans-Atlantic flight.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Fang

Convenient to anywhere. Clean and staff friendly offering check out baggage storage with no charge. A little pity is that Five nights stay but the room floor was not cleaned thoroughly in the small size of the room. A soap is only given one for long stay. Overall I would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Aoife

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bruno

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sheldon Shivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff is incredibly nice and very easy to work with if you have any problems, the size of the room and bathroom are quite small for the price per night and having the power cut out on my final night wasn't ideal, but otherwise it was a great stay!
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very small room. Comfy soft bed and blanket. Yellow stained bath towels (big turn off). Good for one night in Paddington. Very convenient for walking or train access.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

SANG JIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Hotel with a good value for money, breakfast cheap

The value for money for a hotel of this standard in London was quite good, with very welcoming and accommodating staff. The only improving point is the quality of the breakfast (no scrambled eggs, low-quality industrial products, ...). It would be better to offer a slightly more expensive but better-quality breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Patricia

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Paddington is a convenient location, underground, bars and restaurants. If you are used to American hotels this will be very small. My room was about $200 per which was the original reason I choose this property. This is my second time staying here so I must think it's good.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

rosa

The front desk staff were ok , the rooms terrible . The didn’t clean
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great family room and super convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Great location and easy access!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jothipriya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was excellent. Hotel was clean and quiet. Room was very small and cramped. Lots of power outlets.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Decent hotel in a great location

Lobby is under renovation and the breakfast was more than a bit lacking, but the bed was really comfortable and the bedding was high quality. Also, this hotel is walking distance from Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. Overall a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025