Name: The Athenaeum
Address: 116 Piccadilly, Westminster Borough, London, W1J 7BJ, United Kingdom, 116 Piccadilly, Greater London, W1J 7BJ, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £279 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.1

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Hotel The Athenaeum

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This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping, parks and history – Check location 116 Piccadilly, Westminster Borough, London, W1J 7BJ, United Kingdom – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping, parks and history – Check location – Metro access

Hyde Park Corner: only 6 minutes away! (450 yards on foot)

*8.9* Green Park: only 4 minutes away! (300 yards on foot)

*8.1* Apsley House: only 3 minutes away! (250 yards on foot)

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Excellent as always in all respects. One of our favourite hotels

Michael, United Kingdom

We had a deluxe room overlooking Down Street, it was much quieter than we expected being so near to Piccadilly!. The room was a good size, clean with good amenities. We had dinner in the restaurant (pre dinner Theatre) which was a good offer and the service was excellent. The bar area is lovely and we had coffee in the outside area too which was nice. It's located in a lovely area near to shepherds market and the shops. We also used the spa, it's small but functional and not busy. We would definitely stay here again.

Karen, United Kingdom

Great location. Jim on the door is extremely friendly

Jonathan, United Kingdom

Was definitely not worth the £400 I paid, the room was worse than travelodge. Very dark, small and not nice at all. Wouldn’t recommend

S, United Kingdom

Bedrooms extremely comfortable. Most staff very helpful. Beautiful smell when entering the lobby

Niki, United Kingdom

We booked two rooms and both were upgraded - I am assuming because of the Genius Perks although we have stayed there before. Beds are super comfy and the rooms are very nicely decorated. Location for us was key as we were at Hyde Park for a concert so a very easy walk back.

Katrina, United Kingdom

Great room, very comfortable bed. Quiet room even though on busy Piccadilly. Staff super efficient and friendly, every request met. Location was perfect for my visit.

Louise, Switzerland

We were given rooms in the hotel annexe which is remote from the hotel.

Andrew, United Kingdom

Location walking distance from Bercley Square with all the fun

Katrina, United Kingdom

Excellent hotel in a prime location. Staff were very friendly and polite, making our stay very memorable. Michele in the restaurant was an absolute delight. Food was excellent for the evening meal and there was lots of choice at breakfast. Very enjoyable stay, would thoroughly recommend.

Sonia, United Kingdom

9.1

Excellent location!
Great neighbourhood
Great neighbourhood

What guests loved the most:
“Excellent as always in all respects. One of our favourite hotels”

Michael United Kingdom
“We had a deluxe room overlooking Down Street, it was much quieter than we expected being so near to Piccadilly!. The room was a good size, clean with good amenities. ”

Karen United Kingdom
“Great location. Jim on the door is extremely friendly”

Jonathan United Kingdom
“Was definitely not worth the £400 I paid, the room was worse than travelodge. Very dark, small and not nice at all. Wouldn’t recommend”

S United Kingdom
“Bedrooms extremely comfortable. Most staff very helpful. Beautiful smell when entering the lobby”

Niki United Kingdom
“We booked two rooms and both were upgraded - I am assuming because of the Genius Perks although we have stayed there before. Beds are super comfy and the rooms are very nicely decorated. ”

Katrina United Kingdom
“Great room, very comfortable bed. Quiet room even though on busy Piccadilly. Staff super efficient and friendly, every request met. Location was perfect for my visit.”

Louise Switzerland
“We were given rooms in the hotel annexe which is remote from the hotel.”

Andrew United Kingdom
“Location walking distance from Bercley Square with all the fun”

Katrina United Kingdom
“Excellent hotel in a prime location. Staff were very friendly and polite, making our stay very memorable. Michele in the restaurant was an absolute delight. ”

Sonia United Kingdom

Stay in the heart of London – Excellent location - show map

One of our top picks in London.Overlooking leafy Green Park, this stylish and elegant 5-star hotel offers luxurious and contemporary rooms, suites and apartments, as well as a boutique spa.

Opposite Royal Parks and Buckingham Palace, The Athenaeum is only 15 minutes’ walk from Oxford Street’s shops and the theatres of the West End.

Many of its spacious, air-conditioned rooms boast floor-to-ceiling windows. Each room features a flat-screen TV with pay-per-view movies. Guests also have access to complimentary WiFi.

Guests can enjoy meals at the property's on-site restaurant Galvin, which is run by Michelin-starred chefs Chris and Jeff Galvin. The menu offers afternoon tea and all-day dining options. The Athenaeum also has its own bar, THE BAR, which offers a cocktail menu, craft spirits and a whisky list.

The spa offers relaxing treatments, a beautiful relaxation room, wet area, and a well equipped fitness room.

Westminster Borough is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping, parks and history.

This is our guests' favourite part of London, according to independent reviews.

This property also has one of the best-rated locations in London! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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An inside look at The Athenaeum

Independent, award-winning and one of a kind, The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences is London’s foremost family-run five-star hotel. An original Art Deco building located in the heart of Mayfair, The Athenaeum is the ideal base for your city stay. Following a multi-million-pound refurbishment and with Michelin-starred chefs The Galvin Brothers now at the culinary helm, this Mayfair icon is poised to begin a new era.

Hotel surroundings – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in shopping, parks and history – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!

Closest landmarks

Apsley House
0.1 miles
Green Park
0.2 miles
Hyde Park Corner
0.3 miles
Buckingham Palace
0.3 miles
Lancaster House
0.4 miles
Clarence House
0.4 miles
Royal Academy of Arts
0.4 miles
St James Theatre
0.5 miles
The London Library
0.5 miles
The Mall London
0.5 miles

Restaurants and markets

Shepherd Market Market
0.4 miles
Caffe Concerto Cafe/bar
0.6 miles
Marks & Spencer Supermarket
0.6 miles

Closest airports

London City Airport
8.5 miles
London Heathrow Airport
13.3 miles
Gatwick Airport
24 miles

What travellers love about this location

“Location excellent for shopping, access to parks and for theatres. We walked everywhere.”

Maggie

United Kingdom

“Amazing staff and location”

Omar

United Arab Emirates

“Superb staff, excellent central location and very comfortable rooms.”

Andrew

United Kingdom

8.7

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1 restaurant on site

Galvin at The Athenaeum

Cuisine: European

Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, High tea

Menu: À la carte

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Check-in

14:00 - 23:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

08:00 - 12:00

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and extra beds

All children are welcome.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge for children's cots/cribs.

All children under 12 years are charged GBP 60 per night for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Bankcard The Athenaeum accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note, children can choose to eat from the children’s menu at the normal children’s menu rate or choose any item from the adult’s menu at 50% off.

When booking for 7 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply. The property will contact guests in advance regarding these special conditions.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Athenaeum in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

“We had a deluxe room overlooking Down Street, it was much quieter than we expected being so near to Piccadilly!. The room was a good size, clean with good amenities. We had dinner in the restaurant (pre dinner Theatre) which was a good offer and the service was excellent. The bar area is lovely and we had coffee in the outside area too which was nice. It's located in a lovely area near to shepherds market and the shops. We also used the spa, it's small but functional and not busy. We would definitely stay here again.”

Karen

“We booked two rooms and both were upgraded - I am assuming because of the Genius Perks although we have stayed there before. Beds are super comfy and the rooms are very nicely decorated. Location for us was key as we were at Hyde Park for a concert so a very easy walk back.”

Katrina

“Excellent hotel in a prime location. Staff were very friendly and polite, making our stay very memorable. Michele in the restaurant was an absolute delight. Food was excellent for the evening meal and there was lots of choice at breakfast. Very enjoyable stay, would thoroughly recommend.”

Sonia

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Reviewed: 19 November 2018

Sara
United Kingdom
Age group: 45 – 54
7.5

“Good, but we wont come again...”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The water pressure was awful, and so having a shower was a problem and the bath took ages to run...
Very comfortable rooms

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 12 November 2018

Aisha
United Arab Emirates

1 helpful vote
9.5

“Amazing hotel, location and supportive welcoming staff. My No.1 hotel in London from now onward”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
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I visited the hotel to check if there is vacant room, the staff were helpfull, patient, gave me the rate, showed me the room before booking even just to be assure, i found booking.com rating better so I booked

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: 7 November 2018

Michael
United Kingdom

4 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Excellent as always in all respects. One of our favourite hotels

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: 1 November 2018

David
United Kingdom
10

“great, but been numerous times previously”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
breakfast, park view room

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: 31 October 2018

Jeyhun
Azerbaijan
4.2

Disappointing
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Room isn't good at all
Location

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: 28 October 2018

Robert
USA
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Staff failed on too many little things. Mini bar not restocked in 3days. Refrigerator not working and wasn’t fixed after reporting it. Turn down service and breakfast menu not done last two nights.
Location is great and room was nicely decorated.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: 14 October 2018

Maritza
Mexico

1 helpful vote
10

“Will come back for sure”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
The hotel in gral and of course the location

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: 6 October 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom
5.4

“Disappointed”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Didn't expect to stay in a converted town home/aparrment instead of the new hotel rooms. Noise from the street and door slamming - no peace!
Nothing

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: 2 October 2018

John
United Kingdom
7.1

Good
- • Business trip
- • Group of friends
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 1 night
I had booked a number of rooms for guests of ours. Despite being told all would be charged to my card. Guests were asked to pay initially. Caused confusion.
Customer Service from staff excellent

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: 1 October 2018

Karen
United Kingdom
9.6

“A luxury hotel with great service and facilities.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The cost for breakfast - we went elsewhere.
We had a deluxe room overlooking Down Street, it was much quieter than we expected being so near to Piccadilly!. The room was a good size, clean with good amenities. We had dinner in the restaurant (pre dinner Theatre) which was a good offer and the service was excellent. The bar area is lovely and we had coffee in the outside area too which was nice. It's located in a lovely area near to shepherds market and the shops. We also used the spa, it's small but functional and not busy. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: 28 September 2018

Maryam
United Arab Emirates
2.9

Very poor
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Old , cramped up room as well as the bathroom.
Only the location

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: 25 September 2018

Jonathan
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location. Jim on the door is extremely friendly

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: 21 September 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom
Age group: 25 – 34
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Excellent location, fantastic staff which are always cheerful and happy to help, comfortable bed! All round great hotel and couldn’t ask for any more for our stay in London

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: 21 September 2018

Junko
Japan
7.5

“We had a comfortable stay at the Athenaeum.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Bar items was too expensive.
comfortable bed. Bathroom was large and clean.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: 20 September 2018

S
United Kingdom
2.9

“Very poor services and rooms are out dated and small. Not worth the money”
- • Couple
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Concierge service did not show up after calling the reception twice.
Was definitely not worth the £400 I paid, the room was worse than travelodge. Very dark, small and not nice at all. Wouldn’t recommend

Stayed in September 2018

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	Superior Room 1 double bed or 2 single beds	Show prices
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	Deluxe Room 1 double bed or 2 single beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom With Hypnos beds, Egyptian cotton linen, high-pressure showers and luxurious bathrooms. Floor to ceiling windows. Space for baby cot. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Minibar • Shower • Bath • Safety Deposit Box • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Trouser Press • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite Channels • Carpeted • Interconnected room(s) available • Wardrobe or closet • Clothes rack Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Room with Park View 2 single beds or 1 double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom With Hypnos beds, Egyptian cotton linen, high-pressure showers and luxurious bathrooms. Floor to ceiling windows. Views of Green Park. Space for baby cot. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Minibar • Shower • Bath • Safety Deposit Box • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Trouser Press • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite Channels • Carpeted • Interconnected room(s) available • View • Wardrobe or closet • Clothes rack Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	One-Bedroom Apartment 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom The apartments are housed in a row of Edwardian town houses next to the hotel. Each one has its own private street entrance and all are linked to the hotel by a private corridor. Individually decorated, the apartments are a mix of classic English and modern town-house styles, with a fully equipped kitchenette. There is a twice-daily maid service and guests staying in the apartments also have full use of all the amenities and services of the hotel. Some of the apartments have a queen-size sofa bed in the lounge and can accommodate up to 3 or 4 people sharing (at an additional cost). These apartments are available on request, subject to availability. Apartment facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Minibar • Shower • Bath • Safety Deposit Box • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Kitchenette • Trouser Press • Bathrobe • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Toilet • Microwave • Washing Machine • Private bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite Channels • Cable Channels • Carpeted • Interconnected room(s) available • Private entrance • Sofa • Wardrobe or closet • Clothes rack Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Green Park Suite 1 large double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This suite has a DVD player, air conditioning and bathrobe. Room facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bath • Safety Deposit Box • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Trouser Press • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • DVD Player • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite Channels • Carpeted • Laptop safe • Sofa • Wardrobe or closet • Coffee machine • City view • Entire unit wheelchair accessible • Clothes rack Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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