The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences Overview
You know what caught me off guard about The Athenaeum? Walking up from the Green Park tube station, you’re expecting another stuffy Piccadilly hotel, but this place actually has personality. I mean, the location is pretty much perfect – you’re literally across from Green Park (great for morning runs, by the way), and you can walk to Bond Street shopping in about three minutes. But here’s the thing that surprised me: it feels more like staying at a well-connected friend’s incredibly posh apartment than some corporate five-star property.
The lobby has this sort of understated elegance that doesn’t scream “look how expensive I am” – there’s actual art on the walls, not hotel-chain generic stuff, and the staff genuinely seem to know the neighborhood. They pointed me toward Shepherd Market for dinner, which honestly, most tourists never find on their own. The rooms are what you’d expect for the price point, but the residences option is actually brilliant if you’re staying more than a few days. Full kitchens, proper living spaces, and – this matters if you’re jet-lagged – blackout curtains that actually work. I stayed on the park side and was worried about traffic noise, but Piccadilly surprisingly quiets down after 11 PM, and the windows are solid.
Here’s what I’d tell anyone considering it: if you want to be in the thick of Mayfair without feeling like you’re in a tourist trap, this works. You’re a five-minute walk from Fortnum & Mason, the Royal Academy is right there, and – something I didn’t realize until I was there – you’re perfectly positioned between the West End theaters and all the Knightsbridge shopping. The concierge actually knows their stuff too; they got me same-day reservations at places I thought were booked solid. Is it cheap? Absolutely not. But for London, especially with that location, you’re getting solid value for a proper five-star experience. The only minor complaint I had was the gym is a bit cramped during peak hours, but honestly, with Green Park right across the street, who needs a treadmill?
The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences Accommodations
| Accommodation | Details |
|---|---|
| Superior Room | 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child |
| Deluxe Room | 1 extra-large double bed and 2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child |
| Room with Park View | 1 extra-large double bed and 2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child |
| One-Bedroom Apartment | 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults, 3 children |
| Green Park Suite | 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child |
| Superior Townhouse Room | 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for 2 adults, 1 child |
| Deluxe Double with Bay Window | 1 extra-large double bed and 2 single beds for 2 adults |
Facilities
Bedroom:
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
General:
- Shuttle service
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Grocery deliveries
- Hypoallergenic
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Soundproofing
- Car hire
- Laptop safe
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Soundproof rooms
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
Kitchen:
- Coffee machine
- Electric kettle
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors:
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
Wellness:
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Fitness
- Full body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Body wrap
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
Transport:
- Public transport tickets
Activities:
- Bicycle rental
- Tour or class about local culture
- Bike tours
- Walking tours
Living Area:
- Desk
Food & Drink:
- Fruits
- Wine/champagne
- Kid meals
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Languages spoken:
- Arabic
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Polish
Cleaning services:
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser press
- Ironing service
- Dry cleaning
- Laundry
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
Media & Technology:
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
- Pay-per-view channels
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Business facilities:
- Fax/photocopying
- Meeting/banquet facilities
Great for your stay:
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Private bathroom
- Pets allowed
- Spa and wellness centre
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
- Flat-screen TV
Entertainment and family services:
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Board games/puzzles
- Babysitting/child services
House Rules at The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences
Pets:
- Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Check-in:
- From 15:00 to 00:00
- Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out:
- From 01:00 to 12:00
No age restriction:
- There is no age requirement for check-in
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
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