Athena

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

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The Athena Hotel facade with a black iron fence, a checkered entrance, and hanging plants.
A reception desk with a clock above it, a vase with flowers, and a framed certificate on the counter.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone, wall-mounted lights, and a window with curtains.
A breakfast buffet with various pastries and packaged goods.
A room with a fireplace, a red leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and floral curtains.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 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, Oxford Street
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Single Room

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

Classic Triple Room

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

Classic Quadruple Room

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

Family Room

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

Classic Double Room

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

Classic Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

London

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this London City Centre hotel, you'll find Hyde Park and Oxford Street. Kensington Palace and Royal Albert Hall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Hyde Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kensington Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Oxford Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Marble Arch - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 4 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Angus Steakhouse Paddington - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blank Street Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪CÉ LA VI London - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Paramount Lebanese Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sawyers Arms - ‬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 vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance 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
  • Convenience store
  • 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. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels 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 10.50 for adults and GBP 7 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Books

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

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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

  • American Express
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 10.50 for adults and GBP 7 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.

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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 Oct 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Athena on Nov 1, 2026 start from CA $172, 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 10.50 for adults and GBP 7 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. 531 out of 1075 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 340 out of 1075 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1075 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1075 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1075 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and area to stay. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, so conveniently situated, walking distance to restaurants and train stations.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location near Paddington station and Kensington Parc:-)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walking distance to Paddington Station. The staff was very exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay, close to everything, breakfast was great, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly and accommodating staff, perfect location for all attractions
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast, great location, clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Close to Paddington station and buses. Nice restaurant's around the area too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location to Paddington Station was pivotal to and convenient for sightseeing. Staff was great, knowledgeable and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No air conditioning … we picked the hottest week of the year to say. Great hotel super location. Ya for sure we would recommend this location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, good size of the room. Breakfast was fine. And really enjoyed the AC since it was very hot in London.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff. Hotel felt clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and short walk from Paddington station. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. The hotel is very conveniently located
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, ok breakfast, clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night fo a trainride to Cornwall. Perfect location near Paddington station.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was located at a great place, ideal for taking public transportation. Reception staff was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing stay, friendly staff & very clean hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is very convenient, a lot of restaurants nearby. Just walking distance from the train station and tourist spots. The hotel is clean and the staff are friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value, room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026