The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences

The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences is an independent, award-winning, and family-run five-star London icon. Housed in an original Art Deco building in the heart of Mayfair, it overlooks leafy Green Park and has recently undergone a multi-million-pound refurbishment. Michelin-starred chefs The Galvin Brothers are at the culinary helm, ushering in a new era for this stylish and elegant property.

The hotel offers 162 luxurious and contemporary accommodations, including spacious rooms, suites, and a spectacular rooftop Penthouse with a private balcony and 180-degree city views. Adjoining the hotel are 18 private residences, each featuring a private entrance, kitchens, living areas, and 24-hour in-room dining. Guestrooms are air-conditioned and equipped with pillowtop beds dressed in Egyptian cotton sheets, flat-screen televisions with cable programming and DVD players, minibars, and complimentary wireless internet access. Select accommodations also provide separate living areas, linen service, blackout curtains, refrigerators, bottled water, and coffee/tea makers. Private bathrooms come with designer toiletries, hair dryers, and bathrobes.

Dining is a highlight at 116, the hotel's contemporary British restaurant led by Executive Chef Ian Howard. It offers fine dining with inspiring, seasonal menus championing local producers, served in a relaxed yet chic atmosphere with alfresco options. Guests can also enjoy a stylish bar/lounge, 24-hour room service, and a delightful on-site breakfast available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee. Halal options are provided.

For relaxation and well-being, the boutique spa features massages, body treatments, facials, a beautiful relaxation room, and a wet area. Recreational amenities include multiple hot tubs, a sauna, a steam room, and a 24-hour well-equipped fitness center. Advance booking is required for spa facilities and treatments.

The Athenaeum provides exceptional service and a comprehensive range of amenities. These include complimentary wireless internet access throughout, concierge services, express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, and daily housekeeping. Transportation options comprise a limo/town car service, a 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and complimentary valet parking on-site. Additional conveniences include babysitting services (surcharge), 3 meeting rooms, a computer station, dry cleaning and laundry services, and an exclusive executive lounge. Smoking is restricted to assigned zones.

Centrally located, the hotel is a 3-minute walk from Green Park, 6 minutes by foot from Hyde Park, and approximately 15 minutes’ walk from Oxford Street’s shops and the theatres of the West End. It is also opposite Royal Parks and Buckingham Palace. Key nearby attractions include Piccadilly (0.1 km), Park Lane (0.2 km), Buckingham Palace (0.7 km), Bond Street (0.9 km), Piccadilly Circus (1.1 km), and Regent Street (1.2 km). Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the preferred airport, located 25.9 km away.