Athena

3.0 star property
3-star Victorian hotel near Hyde Park

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

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)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

Classic Double Room

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

Classic Twin Room

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

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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

  • ‪Blank Street Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Paramount Lebanese Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Mughal's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Dickens Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Monkey Puzzle - ‬2 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
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
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. 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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Athena to the airport?

Athena is 12.6 mi (59-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Athena?

As of Jun 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Athena on Jun 7, 2026 start from CA $167, 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.

Does Athena have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Athena.

Does Athena offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Athena, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 9 for adults and GBP 6 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Athena?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Athena?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Athena?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 20 per day.

Does Athena have a pool?

Athena does not have a pool.

Does Athena have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Athena to downtown London?

Athena is 2 mi away from London.

Athena Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 550 out of 1104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 356 out of 1104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1104 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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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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
Verified

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
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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

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

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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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

T J

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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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
Verified

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

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

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

Christopher

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
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10/10 Excellent

Susanne

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