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Athena

Property class: 3
3-star Victorian hotel near Hyde Park

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Exterior
Reception
Classic Quadruple Room
Daily continental breakfast (GBP 9 per person)
Reception

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

Room options

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Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Triple Room

Classic Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Quadruple Room

Classic Quadruple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(68 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

London

City center stay.With a stay at this London City Centre hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Hyde Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Kensington Palace. Royal Albert Hall and Oxford Street are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • The Grosvenor Victoria Casino London - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hyde Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kensington Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Marble Arch - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Oxford Street - 5 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Angus Steakhouse Paddington - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blank Street Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Paramount Lebanese Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sawyers Arms - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Dickens Tavern - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Athena

3-star Victorian hotel near Hyde Park
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Athena. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Victorian London hotel is smoke free.

  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1840
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Beauty salon
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • High chair
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Travel crib

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Library

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

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

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

  • No pets 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

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

  • 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 may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, 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. Long-term renters welcome. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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Athena Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 567 out of 1122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 354 out of 1122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1122 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mary Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Very friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast servers were amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nikos

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

LYNN

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean, efficient, well laid out and comfortable. Nice bedding, warm and well lit, nice shower products offered. Surprisingly good buffet spread for breakfast including yogurt, croissants, hard boiled eggs, etc. Nice value and kind staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vert friendly, welcoming staff. Close to transportation, shopping and parks.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Miguel

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lyubomir

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location with less then 2 min walk from Paddington station and high street. Parking available as promised and welcoming and friendly reception staff. Cleaning 4 out of 5 as some dust left over the bathroom mirror and shower and only downside is the bathroom fan, it’s very noisy and even when you shut the light remains working for 30min or so, which is mental.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

8/10 Good

Maurizio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean but a bit too small for three people, there was no room to put your things
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I gave 3 stars because the room was either too hot or too cold. I couldn’t get the temperature regulated. The bathroom as ice cold. Not heat at all. In the evening when I wanted to relax and watch some TV it only worked part of the time. Otherwise Staff was great and very helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. The staff was always friendly and helpful. I would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Arthur

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is fantastic. Junior always goes above and beyond when I stay. Great location. Great rates. Highly recommended.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were small, but clean. Staff was friendly. Cute lobby and has elevator.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, helpful staff, comfortable bed. And close to many attractions
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s always a pleasure to stay in Athena, this is actually my 3 time staying. And we love it. It’s close to every possible attractions you can think of. By train or walking. Plus the paddington stations it’s just 5 minute walking. Affordable price and clean place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nahui

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

8/10 Good

KUNIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
To everyone at the Athena Hotel The following has been translated from Japanese into English using Google. I apologize if it doesn't make sense. Thank you for your stay from November 24th to 27th. I returned home safely. I would like to thank the staff for their warm hospitality. My room number was 1, but I think it would have been even better if there had been a small refrigerator in the room to store my groceries. However, the hotel is close to Paddington Station and is very convenient, so I am very satisfied. I would like to stay again if I have the opportunity. Thank you very much. With gratitude from Japan. From Kunio Furukawa.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, Sandhurst

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Danielle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was in the midst of a remodel and unpermitted work. They were removing old lead-paint windows and leaving them in the hallway and fresh paint (and fumes) on walls. I was unable to stay there, and knew it immediately, but the property did not care and refused to give a refund even with an unused room. Apparently, ownership of this property has recently changed so don't trust any old reviews and avoid this place if you care about your health. I was forced to get a hotel for many times the amount of this one to have a place to stay for the night. Hotels.com was of no help, don't even try.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an amazing stay at Athena hotel. Room while small was incredibly functional and clean. Beds were very comfortable and hotel was well located, an easy walk to Paddington station where you can take the tube to anywhere within London. We look forward to coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Declan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Didn't have breakfast, room was fairly basic but clean, no issues, location is a 5 min walk from Paddington Station
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025