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Hotel Information: The privately-owned Athenaeum enjoys timeless views over Green Park and a prestigious location on Piccadilly. The public areas of the hotel have an eclectic contemporary English look, designed by Martin Hulbert, which features old furniture covered with new fabrics, and modern art next to antique tables.
Amenity highlights: Four private function rooms are fully equipped with modern conferencing facilities and the hotel holds a wedding license so a full service can be held here. In the basement, the spa is open exclusively for the use of hotel guests. A wide variety of treatments are on offer, either in the spa or in the privacy of a guest’s room.
Insider tip: Guests can fill in a detailed questionnaire about their particular preferences so that staff can be prepared when the guests return to the Athenaeum. This system allows the hotel to make special arrangements for regular guests without needing to be asked and provides guests with the ultimate in personalized service.
Rooms
Athenaeum Hotel and Apartments, London, has 157 guestrooms, all of which are decorated traditionally with soft beige carpet throughout and either floral or checked bedspreads. Beds have Egyptian cotton sheets and padded headboards. Traditional English leather-topped chests are provided as bedside tables. The room temperature, the lighting and the do not disturb sign can all be remotely operated from a console by the bed. Bang and Olufsen televisions allow guests to watch cable TV, browse a film library, play video games, DVDs or CDs, and access the Internet (surcharge) via a keyboard provided. Bathrooms are marble throughout and feature heated towel rails and power showers. Neutrogena bath and beauty products and bathrobes are provided.
Room Amenities
- Internet access - high speed
- Premium TV channel(s)
- Cable/satellite TV
- Video-game console
- VCR
- DVD player
- Pay movies
- CD player
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Premium bedding
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Air conditioning
- Complimentary newspaper
- Climate control
- Multi-line phone
- Internet access - surcharge
- Voice mail
- Internet access - TV
- Remote lighting/drapery/curtain control
- Refrigerator
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Turndown service
- Designer toiletries
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Bathroom telephone
- Makeup mirror
- Sewing kit
- Electronic check-out
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Television
- Desk
- Smoking rooms
- Cribs (infant beds) available
Recreation
The hotel is across the street from Green Park which is crisscrossed with walking and jogging paths. The adjoining Hyde Park has horseriding stables and is popular with rollerskaters. The Serpentine lake, also in Hyde Park, is a beautiful place to go boating.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Rowing or canoeing nearby
- Aerobics nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Horse riding/rental nearby
Property Amenities
Athenaeum Hotel and Apartments has three conference/function rooms, the largest of which seats 55 theater style and can be divided to make two smaller rooms. All the meeting rooms are equipped with full conference facilities including video conferencing. They can also be prepared for cocktail receptions, private dinning or weddings. The dedicated business center offers private access to office facilities for all guests.
The hotel’s spa is located in the basement and can be reached directly from all the guestroom floors by a dedicated lift. Hypoallergenic products are available and specialist treatments include an enzymatic sea mud body wrap, body exfoliations and auto bronzing. Simple treatments can also be carried out in the guestrooms on request. The modern gym is open 24 hours and guests can relax in the sauna and steam rooms. For those who prefer the fresh air, staff offer detailed maps of all the jogging routes through the nearby Royal Parks.
- Full-service health spa
- Massage - treatment room(s)
- Steam room
- Sauna
- Spa tub
- Spa services on site
- Concierge services
- Concierge desk
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Fitness equipment
- Health club
- Room service (24 hours)
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Bar/lounge
- Parking (valet)
- Parking nearby
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Business center
- Banquet facilities
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Exhibit space
- Conference room(s)
- Event catering
- Audio-visual equipment
- Cell phone/mobile rental
- Secretarial services
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
- Business services
- Computer rental
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Multilingual staff
- Number of rooms: 157
- Translation services
- Hair salon
- Babysitting or child care
- Tour assistance
- Currency exchange
- Medical assistance available
- Beauty services
- Dry cleaning service
- Laundry facilities
- Coffee in lobby
- Shoe shine
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Elevator/lift
- Umbrella
- Wedding services
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
Policies
Extra person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaways and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Pets accepted
- Check-in time is 2 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
Dining
Damask Restaurant - The menu is simple, modern British cuisine, featuring plenty of fish, seafood, and vegetarian options, all prepared with organic vegetables.
Whisky Bar - This bar specializes in single malt whisky with 157 types on offer. A wide variety of cigars is also available, as are cocktails, soft drinks, and snacks. Guests mingle at the bar or relax on the large leather sofas. Open all day until late evening.
The Study Lounge - Light meals, snacks, and afternoon tea are on offer as well as children’s meals.
Address
116 Piccadilly
London, England W1J 0BJ
United Kingdom
Nearest major airport:
London, England (LHR-Heathrow)
Area:
Mayfair - Marylebone, London, England, United Kingdom
