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 $347 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.2

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The Athenaeum

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This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, parks and history – Check location 116 Piccadilly, Westminster Borough, London, W1J 7BJ, United Kingdom – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, parks and history – Check location – Subway Access

Hyde Park Corner: only 6 minutes away! (1,400 feet by foot)

*8.9* Green Park: only 4 minutes away! (850 feet by foot)

*8.1* Apsley House: only 3 minutes away! (700 feet by foot)

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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

Great location. Super staff; comfortable bed; great room service. My “go to”hotel in London. 5th visit this year

Louise, Switzerland

Hotel location was great, service was beyond expectation and staff were like family. One of the best hotels!

Majed, Saudi Arabia

The sweetest most welcoming doorman Jim ❤️, and the concierge was helpful

Majd, United Arab Emirates

Location , the idea of having apartment with hotel service and private entrance

Mona, United Arab Emirates

Excellent location, beautiful decor, excellent rooms.

Sarah, United Arab Emirates

Loved the room, it was just the right size of 2 person, and was clean. The staff was friendly. Location is good, you can walk to oxford street, liecster square, and also to the hyde park.

Shama, United Arab Emirates

9.1

Excellent location!

What guests loved the most:
“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
“Great location. Super staff; comfortable bed; great room service. My “go to”hotel in London. 5th visit this year”

Louise Switzerland
“Hotel location was great, service was beyond expectation and staff were like family. One of the best hotels!”

Majed Saudi Arabia
“The sweetest most welcoming doorman Jim ❤️, and the concierge was helpful”

Majd United Arab Emirates
“Location , the idea of having apartment with hotel service and private entrance”

Mona United Arab Emirates
“Excellent location, beautiful decor, excellent rooms.”

Sarah United Arab Emirates
“Loved the room, it was just the right size of 2 person, and was clean. The staff was friendly. Location is good, you can walk to oxford street, liecster square, and also to the hyde park.”

Shama United Arab Emirates

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 Atheneum is only 15 minutes’ walk from Oxford Street’s shops and the theaters 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 Atheneum also has its own bar, THE BAR, which offers a cocktail menu, craft spirits and a whiskey 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 travelers interested in shopping, parks and history.

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

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 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 neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, parks and history – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

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
Embassy of the United States – London
0.5 miles

Restaurants & Markets

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

Closest Airports

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

What Travelers 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

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1 Restaurant On Site

Galvin at The Athenaeum

Food: European

Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, High tea

Menu: À la carte

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Check-in

2:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

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8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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

Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge in a crib.

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 crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Debit card 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 ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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Newest Reviews for The Athenaeum

Reviewed: October 14, 2018

Maritza
Mexico

1 helpful vote
10

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

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: October 6, 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom
5.4

“Disappointed”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Deluxe Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Didn'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!
눇Nothing

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 2, 2018

John
United Kingdom
7.1

Good
- • Business trip
- • Group of friends
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉I 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.
눇Customer Service from staff excellent

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: October 1, 2018

Karen
United Kingdom
9.6

“A luxury hotel with great service and facilities.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉The cost for breakfast - we went elsewhere.
눇We 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: September 28, 2018

Maryam
United Arab Emirates
2.9

Very Poor
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Old , cramped up room as well as the bathroom.
눇Only the location

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 25, 2018

Jonathan
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Great location. Jim on the door is extremely friendly

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 21, 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom
Age group: 25 – 34
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Excellent 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: September 21, 2018

Junko
Japan
7.5

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

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 20, 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 from a mobile device
눉Concierge service did not show up after calling the reception twice.
눇Was 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
Reviewed: September 19, 2018

Peter
Canada
7.1

“Poor value”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Bathrooms. Terrible towels. Room design & furnishings poor. No cloths hanging space.
눇The location

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 17, 2018

Niki
United Kingdom
8.8

“Very comfortable. Our experience at breakfast let down what was otherwise a lovely, relaxing stay.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Service at breakfast was very poor. We came down just after 10.30am. Juices were all empty. We had to ask for them to be topped up. Then we had to find a waiter to ask for tea & coffee. Then had to ask for a menu. Finally we had to wait 10 minutes for them to ask us if we wanted anything cooked. Simply not good enough when breakfast if served until 11am. Much improvement and staff training required. Entrance into the spa very poor. I honestly thought I was in the laundry area when I came out of the lift. Spa lobby needs attention
눇Bedrooms extremely comfortable. Most staff very helpful. Beautiful smell when entering the lobby

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 13, 2018

Louise
Switzerland
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Great location. Super staff; comfortable bed; great room service. My “go to”hotel in London. 5th visit this year

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 4, 2018

Anonymous
Spain
5.8

Okay
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Few occasions other hotel stayers were upset with the hotel for various reasons . You need to ask for what you want more than once and sometimes you might not receive it like coffee at breakfast . The room upon arrival had hair in the tub and the bed . As I said staff are friendly but you need to press them to have things done . Just seems disorganized probably as they were fully booked and crowded .
눇Reception staff were polite and the location was perfect . The reception area, dining room and bar were wonderful .

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: September 2, 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Checkout chaotic and understaffed, room tired and noisy.
눇Fab location, big room

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 2, 2018

Bader
Kuwait
7.5

“All things were good, except the bathroom should be all renovated”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Superior Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Bathrooms
눇The lobby

Stayed in August 2018

Sleeps	Room Type
	Superior Room 2 twin beds or 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom With Hypnos beds, Egyptian cotton sheets, high-pressure showers and luxurious bathrooms. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Suit press • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Carpeted • Wardrobe/Closet • Clothes rack Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – 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
	Deluxe Room 2 twin beds or 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom With Hypnos beds, Egyptian cotton linens, high-pressure showers and luxurious bathrooms. Floor-to-ceiling windows. Space for crib. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Suit press • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Carpeted • Interconnecting room(s) available • Wardrobe/Closet • Clothes rack Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – 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 1 full bed or 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom With Hypnos beds, Egyptian cotton linens, high-pressure showers and luxurious bathrooms. Floor-to-ceiling windows. Views of Green Park. Space for crib. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Suit press • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Carpeted • Interconnecting room(s) available • View • Wardrobe/Closet • Clothes rack Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – 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 – Bigger than most in London 1 king 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 hallway. 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 (for an additional fee). These apartments are available upon request, subject to availability. Apartment Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Kitchenette • Suit press • Bathrobe • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Toilet • Microwave • Washing machine • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Carpeted • Interconnecting room(s) available • Private entrance • Sofa • Wardrobe/Closet • Clothes rack Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – 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 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This suite has a DVD player, air conditioning and bathrobe. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Suit press • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • DVD Player • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Carpeted • Laptop safe • Sofa • Wardrobe/Closet • Coffee machine • City view • Entire unit wheelchair accessible • Clothes rack Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – 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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