The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences – A Favorite for Families in London
About the Hotel
Rooms & Residences
The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences offers 116 rooms, including Park View Rooms with Hypnos mattresses and views of Green Park, Deluxe Rooms with bespoke design, and Superior Rooms for short stays. The 18 fully-serviced Residences feature private entrances, kitchenettes, and California King beds. Some Residences include bunk beds or sofa-beds for families. All accommodations have soundproof walls, flat-screen TVs, and Molton Brown toiletries.
Dining & Bars
116 at The Athenaeum serves seasonal British dishes with locally sourced ingredients. The Bar offers over 100 whiskies and signature cocktails. Afternoon tea includes options like savoury sandwiches, Lincolnshire Poacher Cheddar scones, and bottomless prosecco. The View, on the 10th floor, provides panoramic London skyline views. The Terrace, open year-round, features heaters and blankets for outdoor dining.
Spa & Fitness
The Spa at The Athenaeum includes a hot tub, sauna, and steam room. Treatments use Temple Spa products with Mediterranean botanicals like frankincense and lavender. The 24-hour gym has Technogym and Peloton equipment. Outdoor jogging routes are available in nearby Green Park and Hyde Park.
Family & Pet Services
The hotel provides a Children's Concierge for kite-flying in Hyde Park or bedtime milk and biscuits. Residences offer interconnecting rooms and bunk beds. The VIPup Package includes dog beds, treats, and grooming services. Storytelling devices like Yoto players are available for kids.
Location & Transport
The Athenaeum is in Mayfair, opposite Green Park and a 5-minute walk from Buckingham Palace. Piccadilly Circus Underground Station is nearby, with direct links to Heathrow Airport. Landmarks like Harrods, Hyde Park, and the London Eye are within 2.5 km.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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