Athena

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Reception
Reception
Classic Quadruple Room
Daily continental breakfast for a fee

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • 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

Classic Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Quadruple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(71 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

London

A stay at Athena places you in the heart of London, within a 5-minute drive of Hyde Park and Oxford Street. .This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Royal Albert Hall and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Kensington Palace.

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

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.

Stay in one of 39 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon. This Victorian hotel also features a fireplace in the lobby, a reception hall, and a vending machine.
Enjoy a meal at Athena Hotel or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Athena Hotel - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast only.

Property amenities

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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Parking on site (GBP 20 per day)
  • Limited on-site 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

Restaurants on site

  • Athena Hotel

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Library

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Spa

  • In-room massages

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

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1840
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated guestrooms - June 2023
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

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

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

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
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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

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. 557 out of 1112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 355 out of 1112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1112 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Alison, Redmond

Disliked: Amenities
Decent room, kind of run down and outdated. Bedding was alright, pillows were really used and flat. Heater bathroom floor was nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Room was small but good. Amenities were good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Luz

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The highlight of my stay was the staff, very friendly and accommodating. Also, the location was close to a lot of different options and walking distance from Paddington Station which is a large station that easily connects to most lines in London. Ideal location to quickly get around. However, the room floor was a little dusty. Also, I asked for a room with 3 beds and one of the beds was a cot, that was disappointing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

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

Ashley

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

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

8/10 Good

Hector

Stayed 1 night 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