110/114 Sussex Gardens, Hyde Park, London, England, W2 1UA
What's nearby
Hyde Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Marble Arch - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Oxford Street - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
Kensington High Street - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
Buckingham Palace - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
Getting around
London (LTN-Luton) - 40 min drive
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 46 min drive
Farnborough (FAB) - 52 min drive
London (LCY-London City) - 59 min drive
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 101 min drive
London Paddington Station - 5 min walk
London (QQP-Paddington Train Station) - 6 min walk
Marylebone Station - 14 min walk
Paddington Underground Station - 4 min walk
Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station - 8 min walk
Lancaster Gate Underground Station - 8 min walk
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
Athena puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. Also, Marble Arch and Oxford Street are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Paddington Underground Station is 4 minutes and Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station is 8 minutes.
Languages
Bulgarian, English, Greek
At a glance
Hotel size
36 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Check-out time is 11 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site parking only available on request
On-site self-parking (GBP 20 per day)
On-site parking is limited
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fireplace in reception
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
LED light bulbs
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 8.50 for adults and GBP 6 for children
Parking
Self-parking costs GBP 20 per day
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
Athena Hotel London
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Frequently asked questions
Does Athena offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Athena does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Athena?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Athena?
Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 20 per day. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Athena?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in is available.
What's the area around Athena like?
Athena is in London City Centre, a short 4-minute walk from Paddington Underground Station and 7 minutes' walk from Hyde Park. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for shopping.
Athena Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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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
10/10 Exceptional
19 November 2024
Excellent
The hotel is super comfortable, small but clean and nice. I had the the family room 4 beds comfortable mattress, clean and near everything in train or walking.
Rosanna
Rosanna, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 November 2024
Perfect trip to London.
Just perfect,
Location good and Junior and staff were so very attentive, would certainly book again.
Pete
Pete, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 November 2024
Cheri
Cheri, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 November 2024
Laura
Laura, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 November 2024
Everything worked, the staff was very friendly and responsive.
Borka
Borka, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
8 November 2024
Staff was very helpful and nice
Maureen
Maureen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
29 October 2024
ERIK BERTIL
ERIK BERTIL, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
22 October 2024
Convenient, clean and quiet.
This is the best buy hotel in London that I know of. The neighbourhood is not the best, but it is close to Paddington stn and many transit options. I keep returning because it is reliable and I have more money left over for theatre etc. My single room was at the top and not cramped. The lift rattled a bit, but it worked.
Gertrude
Gertrude, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
18 October 2024
Basement-level room
I was disappointed that the room was in basement-level. There was very little natural light in the room, because there was a wall right outside of the windows.
Also, the bathroom was tiny.
But the beds were clean, and loads of channels on the tv.
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 October 2024
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 October 2024
Spencer
Spencer, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 October 2024
Jonny
Jonny, 7-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 October 2024
Helpful and and well situated
Our state was excellent! We appreciate it the staff so much! They were able to accommodate all of our needs and wishes happily and beyond. The room was small but adequate for our family. However it was perfect for a weekend in London. It is well situated close to the Paddington tube station. Very easy to get on the circle line and explore London. I would recommend it highly to anyone wanting to stay in the city! Thank you
Larry
Larry, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
19 September 2024
senol
senol, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 September 2024
Family trip
Very good place with excellent staff. Very clean. Location is perfect for getting around with lots of food places and a laundry close by
Mark
Mark, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
25 August 2024
Hirotake
Hirotake, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
25 August 2024
YUKO
YUKO, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
23 August 2024
Ja young
Ja young, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
21 August 2024
Lisa
Lisa, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
19 August 2024
Lovely hotel, a solid 3 star property. Staff were friendly and the location itself was very good. Very close to Paddington station and just around the corner from lots of shops, food places etc. The family room we stayed in was small and basic but, to be fair, it was as expected. I would stay in this hotel again.
Mark
Mark, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 August 2024
SUNG MOON
SUNG MOON, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
17 August 2024
SUN WOOK
SUN WOOK, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 August 2024
We enjoyed the fact that so many places, including Paddington Station, were easily accessible.
Our room was clean and a fan was provided for the hot weather. All the staff at reception went out of their way to be helpful. They made our stay enjoyable. Thank you.
DAVID
DAVID, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
15 August 2024
Small overpriced room
Basic room annd over priced. Only saving grace was that the staff was courteous but could not justify the price charged for a tiny room, no ac, very few amenities. Coffee cups had residue.
Shireesha
Shireesha, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
12 August 2024
Checked out today from a two night stay in a family room. Our "room" is really a long closet with no windows - seriously not a single window but rather just a skylight. I am not sure how this is even legal. One of the beds is a cot with a metal knob we keep hitting our shins on because it's against the wall in the middle of the room. The linens and towels smell musty, but we haven't asked for a replacement because other reviews indicate the same. I don't usually leave reviews but I'm puzzled by how this was so highly rated for the price and hope to help others avoid the same mistake. We paid $900 for 2 nights, which is about $700 more than I would expect for accommodations like this. The location is fantastic (close to Hyde Park, Paddington Station, and some great restaurants) and check in was easy, but otherwise I'd never stay here again.