Experience London's warmth at Athena, where the lobby fireplace sets the tone for a cozy stay. With in-room WiFi, luggage storage, and multilingual staff on hand to help plan your day.
110/114 Sussex Gardens, Hyde Park, London, England, W2 1UA
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
Luton Airport (LTN) - 40 min drive
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 46 min drive
Farnborough (FAB) - 52 min drive
London City Airport (LCY) - 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 just a 10-minute walk of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. Also, Marble Arch and Oxford Street are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is just 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
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Hotel size
36 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Onsite parking available only on request
Onsite self parking (GBP 20 per day)
Onsite parking limited
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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 lobby
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hair dryer
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 9 for adults and GBP 6 for children
Parking
Self parking costs GBP 20 per day
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Eurocard
Also known as
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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 to 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 spots 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. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.
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Athena Reviews
Reviews
8.6
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
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What guests liked
Breakfast was a highlight with a good variety and value, often included for some guests. (35 reviews)
The property offers a convenient location with plenty of nearby restaurants and dining options. (8 reviews)
On-site parking was available and reasonably priced, with some guests also mentioning the convenience of being close to a park. (8 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
8/10
Lovely hotel, excellent location and friendly staff
Jagdeep
2-night trip
8/10
Stayed at the Athena many times during visits to London. Its in a great location and we always enjoy our stay.
My only criticism is that they have now stopped serving full English breakfast and only offer continental for an additional charge.
Keith
2-night trip
6/10
Lobby is under renovation and the breakfast was more than a bit lacking, but the bed was really comfortable and the bedding was high quality. Also, this hotel is walking distance from Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. Overall a comfortable stay.
Kathryn
1-night trip
10/10
Convenient location, friendly staff
Glenn
1-night trip
10/10
Friendly staff, great location.
Luke
1-night trip
10/10
Excellent hotel choice. Our 2nd stay there. Owner operated, well run. Convenient to Paddington station with good tube service and express train to Heathrow.
John
3-night trip
10/10
Excellent location with a good connection to the city center from the Paddington station. Nice and clean hotel with excellent room for a family of five.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10
A nice clean hotel with an accommodating and friendly staff. Special thanks you to Mel and Hadi for your hospitality and making my London experience much better. Much appreciate their patience and willingness to be of assistance with any questions I had.
Robert
3-night trip
8/10
The value for money for a hotel of this standard in London was quite good, with very welcoming and accommodating staff.
The only improving point is the quality of the breakfast (no scrambled eggs, low-quality industrial products, ...). It would be better to offer a slightly more expensive but better-quality breakfast.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
6/10
Very small room. Comfy soft bed and blanket. Yellow stained bath towels (big turn off). Good for one night in Paddington. Very convenient for walking or train access.
Julie
1-night trip
8/10
Convenient to anywhere. Clean and staff friendly offering check out baggage storage with no charge. A little pity is that Five nights stay but the room floor was not cleaned thoroughly in the small size of the room. A soap is only given one for long stay. Overall I would recommend this hotel.
Fang
5-night trip
10/10
Really comfortable and clean room.Great location. Had a wonderful nights 💤
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10
Great location and price. Easy to find.
Nadine
4-night trip
10/10
We had a great stay at our hotel near Paddington. The room was bite size but exactly what we needed. The beds were comfortable, and there were extra blankets which is great as my mom tends to run cold. The desk staff were friendly and helpful with questions about transportation.
Kathleen
3-night trip
8/10
We needed a hotel to stay just one night before flying out of Heathrow. This place is clean, simple, convenient, and comfortable. Beds were super comfortable and the heated floor in the bathroom was nice. The room is small and as basic as you can get, but a great value for the small amount of time we’d be there. Location is so convenient with its proximity to paddington station. Would recommend to people looking for just a bed and a shower and planning to spend most time out exploring London.
Gabriella
1-night trip
10/10
It is very close to St. MARY'S Hospital, which was my main reason for staying here.
Claudia
1-night trip
10/10
Cost-effective and cheerful - excellent location by Paddington station
Lee
2-night trip
10/10
Comfortable and friendly!
Richthel
2-night trip
10/10
Staff is helpful and location is walkable to some attractions.
FAN
2-night trip
10/10
Perfectly fine, clean, comfortable and quite up to date. Would deffo stay again.
andrew
1-night trip
10/10
Brilliant hotel, great location with parking!
Easy to find and good size rooms for families.
Rodney
1-night trip
10/10
Staff could not have been more helpful. Lovely stay
Stephen
2-night trip
10/10
Tidy, clean small rooms in great location.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10
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