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Athena

3.0 star property

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

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
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(47 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Classic Triple Room

Classic Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single 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 Single Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single 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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Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Classic Twin Room

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

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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

  • Hyde Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kensington Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Paddington Central - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Marble Arch - 10 min walk - 0.9 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
  • ‪Sawyers Arms - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Paramount Lebanese Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Dickens Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zanchi Korean Restaurant - ‬2 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 major 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. 578 out of 1140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 362 out of 1140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1140 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Else

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Vriendly receptionist. Good location and good beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shehram

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

8/10 Good

Noe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing that I don’t appreciate is that the hallways are tight. Otherwise, I like everything else.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was surprised to find a reasonably priced hotel in London and was dubious about what it would be like. But the reviews were pretty good so I decided to give it a go. The entrance was inviting and comfortable. The lady at the desk was absolutely lovely. Check in was easy. The room was clean. The bathroom was clean and modern. The bed was comfortable. I had plenty of space. The location was convenient and surprisingly quiet (I was on the second floor). Don't have anything bad to say about the place and will definitely use it again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Drew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I stayed here for one night as London was a stopover between locations. The bed was comfortable, the bathroom was fine, and the check in staff was courteous and helpful. If that’s all you’re looking for in a hotel that’s a close walk to Paddington, this will work for you. If you want some amenities or to feel like you’re staying in a nice place, I’d look elsewhere. Good hotel for the money for a bed and a shower. I left too early for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph Thomas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025