The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences

Hotels
9 (1534 reviews)
116 Piccadilly , London , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Friendly and accommodating staff
Cons:
Room view issues
Limited amenities in the room

Categories

Cleanliness
8.83
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Service
9.8
Staff were very friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.34
Location is excellent, close to attractions.
Room Quality
8.29
Room placement could be improved for better views.
Amenities
8.32
Basic amenities provided, but lacked extras.
Value for Money
8.78
Good value for the price, but room could have better view options.
Food and Beverage
9.33
Food and service in the restaurant were excellent.
Overall Experience
9.3
Overall a lovely stay with warm hospitality.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 04:14

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
The Athenaeum, a 5-star hotel overlooking Green Park, offers elegant rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and complimentary WiFi.

Fine Dining Experience
Indulge in culinary delights at 116 at The Athenaeum, a contemporary British restaurant showcasing seasonal menus with the finest local ingredients, all served with impeccable service in chic surroundings.

Relaxing Spa Facilities
Unwind at the boutique spa with a range of rejuvenating treatments, a serene relaxation room, wet area, and a well-equipped fitness room, promising a tranquil escape in the heart of London.

Book now to experience luxury, fine dining, and relaxation at its best at The Athenaeum!

Important information:

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.

Please note that the card used to make the booking has to be presented upon check-in.Please inform 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 in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: LHR

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 4 years old to 12 years old stay for £65 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for £65 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    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.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs GBP 55 per day.

Location

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Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1534 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.83
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.34
Room Quality: 8.29
Amenities: 8.32
Value for Money: 8.78
Food and Beverage: 9.33
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Jill couple gb
8
Sadly we didn’t have enough time but great hotel in excellent location
Pros:

Location and ambience, nice room
Stayed there before so nice to be back

Cons:

Reception area was noisy late afternoon
Bar shut early when we returned from the theatre

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Marina solo_traveller il
10
Wonderful Hotel Experience
Pros:

The hotel location is excellent — very central, yet still quiet and not too crowded. The rooms were spacious and very comfortable, which made our stay even more enjoyable. The breakfast was delicious, and we also really enjoyed the restaurant and bar. The staff were very friendly and welcoming throughout our stay.

Cons:

The only downside was that we stayed on the second floor, and on some mornings we could hear vehicles unloading deliveries outside.

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Boyd solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Deborah couple gb
9
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Maria Maha solo_traveller es
10
Amazing
Pros:

Todo! El hotel súper bonito súper cómodo tienes todo cerca y el personal es un amor

Cons:

Me gustó todo

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Natasha solo_traveller gb
7
Lovely designed rooms and great views
Pros:

The room was large with great views and a nice bathroom with great water pressure.

Cons:

Pillows were flat so pretty uncomfortable sleep. The room was very cold as it constantly pumps in cold air and you can only activate the warm air when you are occupying the room. This meant arriving home after dinner to a freezing room :(

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Tina solo_traveller gb
10
Royal Garden Party accommodation
Pros:

Everything. Faultless, with the most wonderful staff. Never stayed anywhere better!

Cons:

Our stay was faultless.

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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June solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Andy family_with_children gb
9
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Nina family_with_children kz
8
2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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mohd alsada family_with_children qa
10
2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Colin solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Haifa couple sa
10
رائعه
Pros:

الهدوء والتعاون من الموظفين والنظافة

Cons:

عجبني كل شي

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Rachael couple gb
8
Pros:

The location was excellent. Room was clean, comfy bed, good service

Cons:

Checkout took a while, kept having to ask for more coffee and toilet paper

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Jeff couple us
10
Blown away by the exceptional way we were greeted as our cab pulled up to the property at first - and from then on.
Pros:

Everything and, particularly, the service!

Cons:

Refreshing,

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Laurie couple us
10
Best hotel
Pros:

Everything.
The people were delightful

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Rosemary couple gb
10
2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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DAVID solo_traveller gb
10
Made very welcome, and felt vey relaxed.
Pros:

Everything, especially the staff,and especially Amanda, a very helpful breath of fresh air.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike.

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Sheila couple us
10
Lovely hotel, beautiful rooms, excellent service, in a perfect location.
Pros:

The staff was exceptionally courteous and helpful. The room was spacious, beautiful, well-appointed; the breakfast was wonderful. Perfect location, near parks and museums, and in a lovely neighborhood for strolling.

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Wheeler couple gb
10
2026-04-26 via Nuitee