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Athenaeum Hotel and Apartments

London, United Kingdom

91 Excellent 951 Reviews
Chic luxury hotel in the heart of Mayfair, with a spa, award-winning Afternoon Tea, and Michelin-starred chef restaurant. Short stroll from the West End theaters, upscale boutiques, and Buckingham Palace.
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  • Breakfast Daily
  • Access to Club Lounge
  • VIP Status
  • WiFi
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Athenaeum Hotel and Apartments
Overlooking Green Park, The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences offers a fashionable retreat close to Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, and the restaurants and boutiques in the upscale Mayfair neighborhood. The 156-room property was originally built in 1850 as a private residence that became a high society Gentleman's Club during the Victorian era, and was transformed into a five-star hotel decades later. Today, the hotel offers the Galvin at The Athenaeum restaurant by Michelin-starred chefs Chris and Jeff Galvin, an elegant Afternoon Tea, REN Spa, and the Living Wall - a vertical garden that goes from the street level to the 10th floor Penthouse.

Guest rooms and residences offer stylish, London-inspired furnishings with unique pieces of art, regal crown molding, and contemporary furniture. There are Hypnos beds, Bose docking stations, Nespresso coffee makers, and large flat-screen TVs.

The hotel’s Galvin at The Athenaeum is a new restaurant by Michelin-starred chefs Chris and Jeff Galvin, featuring British classics prepared with homegrown produce and independent farmers across the UK. There’s also an award-winning Afternoon Tea with freshly-created menus, and private dining options. The BAR has a famous whisky collection, signature cocktails and a discrete entrance on Down Street, with elegant bespoke interiors.

Guests have access to the property’s gym and spa facilities, which include cardio machines and strength training equipment. There's also hot tubs, sauna, steam room, and a relaxation area within the recently renovated REN Spa.

Exclusive Perks at Athenaeum Hotel and Apartments

Club Lounge Access, Breakfast and More in London

SAVE $250+

The Athenaeum Hotel & Apartments is one of London's few award winning family-run 5-star hotels. Its proud heritage and independent spirit is embedded in this luxury hotel's very fabric: from original Art Deco roots, bespoke British craftsmanship, to the fabulous Living Wall designed by award-winning artist Patrick Blanc.

Guests making reservations through Five Star Alliance under the "Five Star Signature Package" or "Five Star Signature Suites & Villas" will also receive the following amenities:

  • Breakfast Daily
  • Access to Club Lounge
  • VIP Status
  • WiFi
  • Upgrade at Booking
Terms and Conditions
Reservations must be made through Five Star Alliance under the “5 Star Signature Package." A full English breakfast is provided for each guest daily. Full access is included to “The View” Club Style Lounge. Upgrade to the next room category is subject to availability at time of booking.

Hotel Address:
  • Athenaeum Hotel and Apartments
  • 116 Piccadilly
  • Mayfair
  • London, W1J 7BJ
  • United Kingdom

Location Summary
Superbly located opposite Green Park, this classy London hotel is 500 meters from Hyde Park, and one kilometer from Piccadilly Circus and sophisticated Knightsbridge.

Directions to Hotel
Direction To The Property From West: Take M4 Motorway From London Heathrow Airport, then A4 past Harrods through Hyde Park Corner underpass. On Exiting, the hotel is immediately on the left.
Awards
Conde Nast Award Winner, Travel And Leisure Award
Note Bene
The hotel has received many awards including five AA red stars, Travel & Leisure top 500 hotels and Conde Nast Traveler.
Disabled Access
2 wheelchair accessible rooms.
Meeting Space
3 meeting rooms.
Fine Dining On Site
The Athenaeum is a new restaurant by Michelin-starred chefs Chris and Jeff Galvin, featuring British classics prepared with homegrown produce and independent farmers across the UK. There’s also an award-winning Afternoon Tea with freshly-created menus.
Child Programs
The Athenaeum is such a family friendly hotel that they even have a dedicated Kids' Concierge who'll make sure your family has everything you need, including a team of fabulous nannies to take care of the little ones. There's an amazing choice of family rooms for cots, adjoining bedrooms and suites. The luxury family apartments give you a kitchen, dining area and separate sitting room with oodles of space!
Spa Facility
REN Spa with specialized treatments, personalized packages, manicures and pedicures, as well as hot tubs, sauna, steam room, and relaxation area.
Golfing
For the golf enthusiasts, enjoy a round at their sister property, The Grove, situated just 40 minutes from central London. Ranked by Peugeot Golf Guide 2004/05 as one of Europe's finest and most complete golf venues. Designed by Californian Kyle Phillips, the course winds around a former stately home, with the clubhouse occupying the old stables.
Horseback Riding
Available nearby at Hyde Park Stables.
Shopping
Near Oxford and Bond Streets.
Theatre Museums
West End Theaters are a short walk from the hotel.


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Hotel Amenities
  • - Banquets & Meetings
    - Business Center
    - Meeting Space
    - Disabled Access
    - Fine Dining On Site
    - Fine Dining Nearby
    - Fitness Center
    - High Speed Internet
    - Child Programs
    - Pets Allowed
    - Spa Facility
Available Activities
  • - Dining
    - Golfing
    - Horseback Riding
    - Jogging Running
    - Shopping
    - Theatre & Museums


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