Athena

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
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

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Single Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Quadruple Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

London

A stay at Athena places you in the heart of London, within a 10-minute walk of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Marble Arch and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Oxford Street.

What's nearby

  • Hyde Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Marble Arch - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Oxford Street - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Kensington High Street - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sawyers Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bonne Bouche Catering - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Paramount Lebanese Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mihbaj - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪It's All Greek to Me - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Athena

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Hyde Park
Athena offers 36 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Make yourself at home in one of the 36 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, Greek

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Parking on site (GBP 20 per day)
  • Limited on-site 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 lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 9 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 20 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Athena Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 547 out of 1058 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 1058 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1058 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1058 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1058 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently had the pleasure of staying at the Athena Hotel in London, and overall, it was a wonderful experience. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, always ready to assist with any queries or needs. The location is truly unbeatable, being just a short walk from Paddington Station and Hyde Park, making it easy to explore the city. The amenities at the hotel were also impressive. The rooms were well-equipped with essentials like a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee facilities, and a comfortable bed. The complimentary Wi-Fi and breakfast were great perks as well. However, there was one aspect that didn't quite meet my expectations: the shower temperature. Unfortunately, the water was consistently too hot for my comfort, which made it a bit challenging to enjoy the shower experience. Despite this minor issue, I would highly recommend the Athena Hotel for its excellent service, prime location, and good value for money. If you're looking for a convenient and welcoming place to stay in London, Athena Hotel is definitely worth considering.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mallika

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint! Love pg tips and cute area
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would have been perfect - but the mattress was far to soft and unfortunately I did wake up with back ache both morning Sort the mattress and I’d happily go back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

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

Finally found the perfect spot to stay

Great location and price. Easy to find.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

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

Love this hotel

Weather was very London. Stay was cozy and great for a close group of friends. Great location for getting some food or sightseeing. Perfect room for a busy vacation. The Athena hotel has a cute charm to it and would recommend to anyone traveling to the paddington area
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for the family. Easy access to the tube to get around.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roderick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked it. I would come again. And not gonna lie, the lady at the front desk was pretty hot! Yikes!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kristin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Because the hotel is near Paddington Station, it's close to everything, with all kinds of stores, pubs, and restaurants nearby, and a short walk to Paddington or Lancaster Gate Underground stations. I found it easy to get wherever I wanted to go. The staff at the hotel were unfailingly polite, friendly, and helpful.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

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

convenient but tight

Great place convenient great staff very clean quiet x for 2 drunk girls coming in late on Friday night/ Saturday morning very tight 😬but I knew this going in
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay ,friendly staff, comfortable room and quiet environment.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Frances

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cost-effective and cheerful - excellent location by Paddington station
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Matilda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

HuiFong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Affordable and convenient, can walk or take trains from Paddington station to various tourist destinations. Takes only minutes to walk from hotel to Hyde Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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