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 - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Marble Arch - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Oxford Street - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
Royal Albert Hall - 5 min drive - 2.3 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
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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 cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
On-site parking only available on request
On-site self-parking (GBP 20 per day)
On-site parking is 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 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 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
Athena Hotel London
Athena London
Athena Hotel
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Athena 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.
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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
Popular mentions
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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 Very good
19 Apr 2025
Lovely hotel, excellent location and friendly staff
Jagdeep
Jagdeep, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 May 2025
Clean, convenient and comfortable
Convenient location, friendly staff
Glenn
Glenn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Apr 2025
Excellent family hotel
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 traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Feb 2025
Lovely stay ,friendly staff, comfortable room and quiet environment.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Mar 2025
Really comfortable and clean room.Great location. Had a wonderful nights 💤
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Mar 2025
Finally found the perfect spot to stay
Great location and price. Easy to find.
Nadine
Nadine, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Apr 2025
Great staff, clean bite size rooms
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
Kathleen, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
27 Apr 2025
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
Gabriella, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Apr 2025
Athena 10 stars!
Comfortable and friendly!
Richthel
Richthel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Mar 2025
Nothing wrong with this place...
Perfectly fine, clean, comfortable and quite up to date. Would deffo stay again.
andrew
andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Feb 2025
It is very close to St. MARY'S Hospital, which was my main reason for staying here.
Claudia
Claudia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Feb 2025
Cost-effective and cheerful - excellent location by Paddington station
Lee
Lee, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Jan 2025
Staff is helpful and location is walkable to some attractions.
FAN
FAN, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Jan 2025
We had a comfortable room and the shower was great !
Jean
Jean, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Mar 2025
Love this hotel
Weather was very London. Stay was cozy and great for a close group of friends. Great location for getting some food or sightseeing. Perfect room for a busy vacation. The Athena hotel has a cute charm to it and would recommend to anyone traveling to the paddington area
Meghan
Meghan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Jan 2025
Really impressed by how clean it was, how easy the check in and check out was, the 24/7 staff at the front desk. For a short trip, it's great value.
Aris
Aris, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
4 Jan 2025
Location near Paddington station was great. Nice people, lovely breakfast.
Stefan
Stefan, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Jan 2025
A modern, very well kept B&B a short walk away from Paddington tube and rail station. Plenty of restaurants, cafes and bars nearby and easy access to central London. Lovely staff and owners, always a pleasure staying there.
Nikolaos
Nikolaos, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Jan 2025
Staff could not have been more helpful. Lovely stay
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Dec 2024
Great hotel
Brilliant hotel, great location with parking!
Easy to find and good size rooms for families.
Rodney
Rodney, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Feb 2025
Affordable and convenient, can walk or take trains from Paddington station to various tourist destinations.
Takes only minutes to walk from hotel to Hyde Park.
HuiFong
HuiFong, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Jan 2025
Close to paddington with easy acccess and clean.
Tidy, clean small rooms in great location.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Feb 2025
convenient but tight
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
Gerald
Gerald, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Nov 2024
Nice room and helpful staff.
Francis
Francis, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
18 Apr 2025
Close to Paddington Station
Nice entrance and lobby - and friendly staff for checkin. I had booked a 2 night stay - and when checking in - informed me that i had to stay in two different rooms - one for each night (i had a number of bags, so unpacking and packing was not convenient; and the rooms were on different floors with no elevator close by). They DID offer to have their staff move my bags into the new room which went well. The rooms are very small, even by London standards - but they were both clean and well maintained. I would stay here again given the front staff support.