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Athena

3 out of 5

Overview of Athena

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

4.0/5 Very Good

Guests rated this property 4.1/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking Available
  • 24/7 Front Desk

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • 72-hour vacancy between guest room stays
  • Hand sanitizer provided

Explore the area

    Popular LocationHyde Park8 min walk
    Popular LocationMarble Arch14 min walk
    Popular LocationBaker Street15 min walk
    AirportLondon (LHR-Heathrow)43 min drive

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  • Double Room

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    3+ View all photos.
    4.2/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 129 sq ft
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 Double Bed
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  • Single Room

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    4.3/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 129 sq ft
    • Sleeps 1
    • 1 Twin Bed
    More detailsSingle Room

  • Quadruple Room

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    6+ View all photos.
    4.2/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 129 sq ft
    • Sleeps 4
    • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
    More detailsQuadruple Room

  • Triple Room

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    4.5/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 129 sq ft
    • Sleeps 3
    • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
    More detailsTriple Room

  • Twin Room

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    4+ View all photos.
    3.9/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 129 sq ft
    • Sleeps 2
    • 2 Twin Beds
    More detailsTwin Room

  • Family Room

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    4.2/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 129 sq ft
    • Sleeps 5
    • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
    More detailsFamily Room

About this area

London

In the city center, Athena is in London's London City Centre neighborhood, a walkable area with good shopping. Royal Albert Hall and London Palladium Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum and Natural History Museum. ZSL London Zoo and London Eye are not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including outlet shopping. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing. It's also convenient to public transportation: Paddington Underground Station is 4 minutes by foot and Edgware Road Underground Station is 8 minutes.
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Popular Location

What's nearby

  • Hyde Park - 8 min walk
  • Kensington Gardens - 8 min walk
  • Marble Arch - 14 min walk
  • Baker Street - 15 min walk
  • Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • Paddington Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • London Paddington Station - 5 min walk
  • AirportHeathrow Airport (LHR) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mughal's — 3 min walk
  • Bonne Bouche — 3 min walk
  • San Marco — 4 min walk
  • La Tazza — 4 min walk
  • Ya Hala — 4 min walk

About this property

Athena

3-star London hotel in London City Centre, walk to Hyde Park
Self parking, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, express check-in, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff are onsite. All 36 rooms provide free WiFi, coffee makers, and TVs. Other amenities available to guests include portable fans, hair dryers, and safes. Housekeeping is available on request.
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 on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Follows industry sanitization guidelines of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Social distancing

Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 72 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks and gloves available
Hand sanitizer provided
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 15.00 per day)

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Languages spoken

  • Bulgarian
  • English
  • Greek
  • Portuguese

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Linens
  • Portable fan

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 2 PM - midnight
Express check-in

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: GBP 15.00 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
This property accepts 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

Property is also known as

Athena Hotel London
Athena London
Athena Hotel
Athena Hotel
Athena London
Athena Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Can I cancel my reservation for free at Athena and receive a full refund?
Yes, Athena offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to Athena cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
Is Athena pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Athena?
Self parking is available for GBP 15.00 per day.
What time is check-in at Athena?
Check-in is from 2 PM - midnight.
What time is check-out at Athena?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Athena located?
Located in London City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. Oxford Street and Marble Arch are also within 15 minutes. Paddington Underground Station and London Paddington Station are within a 5-minute walk.
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5 - Excellent
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4.1/5

Cleanliness

4.3/5

Staff & service

3.7/5

Amenities

3.8/5

Property conditions & facilities

5/5 Excellent

Traveled with partner
Happy face iconLiked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, friendly & effective staff, good value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

5/5 Excellent

Happy face iconLiked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great location, not sure if they had air conditioning but the weather was great so it wasn’t needed. Would go back for sure
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

4/5 Good

Traveled with family
Happy face iconLiked: Cleanliness, staff & service
They didn’t had air -condition in the hotel room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

3/5 Okay

Business traveler
Happy face iconLiked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No breakfast
The room was advertised with breakfast included. No breakfast was provided, apparently as it’s complimentary and they could not serve do to Covid!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

5/5 Excellent

Traveled with family
Happy face iconLiked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great base for a few days, room very clean and tidy, comfortable beds. Would recommend anyone with a family to stay here. Thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

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