The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences

Hotels
9 (1553 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 1553 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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Yi couple us
10
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Nazerke couple kz
10
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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salem couple ae
5
Good hotel overall, but be careful: unauthorized credit card charges were attempted after checkout despite all payments
Pros:

الفندق بشكل عام جيد، والغرفة أيضًا كانت جيدة

The hotel overall is good, and the room was also good

Cons:

عندي ملاحظة مهمة جدًا يجب الانتباه لها.

سكنت في هذا الفندق مرتين، وبعد كل مغادرة للمطار بوقت قصير (تقريبًا خلال ساعة)، تتم محاولة سحب مبالغ من بطاقتي الائتمانية بدون أي توضيح مسبق أو موافقة مني.

وعندما تواصلت معهم للاستفسار، كان الرد بأن هذه المبالغ خاصة بـ Tips و Service! مع العلم أنني كنت مسدد جميع المبالغ المستحقة بالكامل، وتم استرجاع مبلغ الـ Cash Deposit الخاص بي قبل المغادرة.

لذلك للتنبيه فقط: يرجى الانتباه ومراجعة بطاقاتكم الائتمانية بعد تسجيل الخروج، خصوصًا خلال الساعات الأولى بعد المغادرة، بسبب وجود محاولات سحب غير مبررة من الفندق


However, there is one very important issue that people should be aware of.

I stayed at this hotel twice, and on both occasions, about an hour after leaving for the airport, there was an attempt to charge my credit card without my authorization.

When I contacted the hotel to ask about these charges, their response was that they were for “tips and service” 😨

For clarification: all my bills had already been fully paid, and my cash deposit had also been refunded before checkout.

Just a warning for everyone: please make sure to monitor your credit card transactions after checking out, especially within the first few hours after leaving the hotel, as there may be unauthorized charge attempts from the hotel.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Ivan couple ru
10
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Pedro couple br
9
Com certeza voltaria.
Pros:

Quarto de ótimo tamanho. Funcionários extremamente gentis e atenciosos.

Cons:

Tamanho do banheiro, quarto um pouco claro e cama muito macia.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Taylor couple gb
8
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Pavlina couple bg
10
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Hatch couple gb
9
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Grant solo_traveller mc
10
Great
Pros:

evreything just worked

Cons:

all of the facilities

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Carolyn solo_traveller us
10
2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Sharon Shapira solo_traveller il
9
2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple gb
6
2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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graeme couple gb
9
Super friendly and efficient staff. Amanda, Matt and Pedro among others offered a lovely welcome
Pros:

Great location and relatively quiet area. Easy access to public transport, parks and shops.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Leslie-Anne couple us
10
Clean beautiful hotel with friendly & helpful staff. Would recommend with small building caution.
Pros:

Service was great, especially Daniel! Very helpful and offered great recommendations for nearby food.

Cons:

The rooms/halls/elevators were extremely small. Which is expected for the building, but quite a shock for a tourist. With that said, the hotel was lovely-very picturesque and clean!

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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al-odaib solo_traveller sa
9
2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Niels family_with_children be
9
Pros:

Great stay overall, and special shout out to doorman Daniel who went above and beyond to make sure we had a nice stay. Would absolutely recommend !

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Peasley couple us
10
Pros:

Room was very good.

Cons:

No issues at all

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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mithran couple au
10
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Stephen couple gb
10
Great location, great beds, give it a go
Pros:

The bed was comfortable and the room was a good size.

Cons:

Great location and one of the most comfortable beds we've had in London. Had some confusion over using a POB voucher but the team sorted this out in a fast and professional manner and showed genuine care to fix this properly which we really appreciated.

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Matthew couple gb
9
2026-05-17 via Nuitee