Athena Hotel
US$163
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$163
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Athena Hotel average US$105 in the cheapest month (January) and US$194 in the most expensive month (July), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$105 |
| February | US$112 |
| March | US$123 |
| April | US$143 |
| May | US$165 |
| June | US$187 |
| July | US$194 |
| August | US$151 |
| September | US$163 |
| October | US$168 |
| November | US$147 |
| December | US$183 |
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Cheapest: January (~US$105)
About this property
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon. This Victorian hotel also features a fireplace in the lobby, a reception hall, and a vending machine.
Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon. This Victorian hotel also features a fireplace in the lobby, a reception hall, and a vending machine.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include express check-in, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Dining
Enjoy a meal at Athena Hotel or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Stay in one of 39 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Location
With a stay at Athena, you'll be centrally located in London, a short 7-minute walk from Hyde Park and 12 minutes by foot from Oxford Street. This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Royal Albert Hall and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Kensington Palace.
What's nearby
Hyde Park(0.4 Miles)
Kensington Gardens(0.4 Miles)
Paddington Central(0.5 Miles)
Oxford Street(0.6 Miles)
Marble Arch(0.7 Miles)
Park Lane(0.8 Miles)
Baker Street(0.8 Miles)
Selfridges(0.9 Miles)
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum(0.9 Miles)
Queensway(1 Miles)
Regent's Park(1 Miles)
Marylebone High Street(1.1 Miles)
Kensington High Street(1.1 Miles)
Kensington Palace(1.2 Miles)
Lord's Cricket Ground(1.2 Miles)
London City Airport (LCY)(12.6 Miles)
Heathrow Airport (LHR)(17.3 Miles)
Gatwick Airport (LGW)(59.4 Miles)
Luton Airport (LTN)(32.8 Miles)
Farnborough (FAB)(39.5 Miles)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Tour desk
Dry cleaning
Housekeeping
Currency exchange
Location
w2 1ua, Paddington, London, England, United Kingdom
Hyde Park (0.4 Miles)
Kensington Gardens (0.4 Miles)
Paddington Central (0.5 Miles)
Oxford Street (0.6 Miles)
Marble Arch (0.7 Miles)
Park Lane (0.8 Miles)
Guest reviews
8.1
Very good
Based on 1,066 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
10%
Couple
23%
Family
45%
Group
15%
Solo
5%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Athena Hotel draws consistent praise for its excellent Paddington location and notably friendly, helpful staff, offering a straightforward base with easy transport links, simple rooms, and a generally good-value stay for short visits and layovers.
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What guests think
Athena Hotel draws consistent praise for its excellent Paddington location and notably friendly, helpful staff, offering a straightforward base with easy transport links, simple rooms, and a generally good-value stay for short visits and layovers.
Rooms are compact, many lack air conditioning, and some guests experienced noise from streets or other rooms; occasional lift outages and basement rooms are also mentioned. While many found rooms very clean with modern bathrooms, several reviews reported maintenance lapses and, in a few cases, pests (bedbugs or cockroaches). Continental breakfast is widely described as adequate to good value, though limited or repetitive; breakfast staff receive frequent compliments. Expect a basic, budget-friendly stay centered on convenience and warm service rather than space or amenities.
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Facilities
Facilities are basic: most rooms do not have air conditioning, the lift exists but has occasional outages, and on-site parking is limited and requires advance booking. Luggage storage and a 24/7 front desk are useful for short stays.
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Linda G
17 Jun 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Very nice place to stay. We had maid service every day, and they gave us a whole cleaning Mid week. The lift was broken one evening so we used the stairs, but it was fixed by the next day!
Very nice place to stay. We had maid service every day, and they gave us a whole cleaning Mid week. The lift was broken one evening so we used the stairs, but it was fixed by the next day!
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Michael
17 Jun 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This is a 3 star hotel and at this rating, the hotel is value for money. It's in a great location and it has the reception desk manned 24/7 together with which, they will store your luggage before and after check in/out.
This is a 3 star hotel and at this rating, the hotel is value for money. It's in a great location and it has the reception desk manned 24/7 together with which, they will store your luggage before and after check in/out.
10
Angela
23 May 2024
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Stayed 8 nights
We stayed at the Athena for 8 nights and it was perfect for our needs. The room was clean and comfortable, the front desk is staffed 24/7, and all the staff are friendly and helpful. We ate breakfast onsite a couple of days. It was a good value and offered more options than you generally get for a Europeans breakfast. This hotel was priced very reasonably compared to others in the area, and we were pleasantly surprised about how nice it was. The location near Paddington station can’t be beat. It is quick to get to Heathrow and anywhere in the city. There are also a lot of restaurants, shops and pubs nearby. It is only a few minutes walk to the station or to Hyde Park. Our stay was wonderful!
We stayed at the Athena for 8 nights and it was perfect for our needs. The room was clean and comfortable, the front desk is staffed 24/7, and all the staff are friendly and helpful. We ate breakfast onsite a couple of days. It was a good value and offered more options than you generally get for a Europeans breakfast. This hotel was priced very reasonably compared to others in the area, and we were pleasantly surprised about how nice it was. The location near Paddington station can’t be beat. It is quick to get to Heathrow and anywhere in the city. There are also a lot of restaurants, shops and pubs nearby. It is only a few minutes walk to the station or to Hyde Park. Our stay was wonderful!
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Donna
6 Dec 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The elevator dod not work and we were on the 4 th floor and had to drag our heavy luggage down all those stIrs
The elevator dod not work and we were on the 4 th floor and had to drag our heavy luggage down all those stIrs
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Maura
29 Jun 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We stayed here because they had AC, not believing that we would need it. Everything was as expected except on arrival we had outlets that didn’t work until assistance came from the desk clerk. Our first night she said she turned the AC on. Second night we had no one at desk to assist and on the third a young man said, oh that room has no AC and went to get us a fan. Room was as we expected, but the comfort we wanted with AC was a big discomfort after long days in the sun.
We stayed here because they had AC, not believing that we would need it. Everything was as expected except on arrival we had outlets that didn’t work until assistance came from the desk clerk. Our first night she said she turned the AC on. Second night we had no one at desk to assist and on the third a young man said, oh that room has no AC and went to get us a fan. Room was as we expected, but the comfort we wanted with AC was a big discomfort after long days in the sun.
10
Rodney
3 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Brilliant hotel, great location with parking! Easy to find and good size rooms for families.
Brilliant hotel, great location with parking! Easy to find and good size rooms for families.
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Ehjaz
24 Aug 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
The location is good to get around easily. The staff are helpful with requests for help and information. The room was clean and tidy. The hotel has limited parking but it is central London. A fridge and aircon would have improved the stay. Fans were provided in the hot weather to help us all sleep. We really enjoyed our stay at Athena.
The location is good to get around easily. The staff are helpful with requests for help and information. The room was clean and tidy. The hotel has limited parking but it is central London. A fridge and aircon would have improved the stay. Fans were provided in the hot weather to help us all sleep. We really enjoyed our stay at Athena.
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Tom
30 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice accommodation my only complaint is the lack of A/C
Very nice accommodation my only complaint is the lack of A/C
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Kevin
11 Oct 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Very well located, people at the front desk were pretty neutral and not really eager to go the extra mile to help, but there were polite so that’s fine, however I stayed 5 days and the elevator was out for 4 of those, which is unacceptable, especially when the room is charged at least 200£ a night, in 4 days not having someone to fix that was crazy.
Very well located, people at the front desk were pretty neutral and not really eager to go the extra mile to help, but there were polite so that’s fine, however I stayed 5 days and the elevator was out for 4 of those, which is unacceptable, especially when the room is charged at least 200£ a night, in 4 days not having someone to fix that was crazy.
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Pete
19 Nov 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Just perfect, Location good and Junior and staff were so very attentive, would certainly book again.
Just perfect, Location good and Junior and staff were so very attentive, would certainly book again.
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Cleanliness
Many guests found the property clean or spotless, with some renovated bathrooms, but multiple reviews cite stained linens, blocked or dirty fixtures, and a few reports of bedbugs or cockroaches.
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Tiana
24 May 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Staff was great. Cleanliness could have been a lot better. When we pulled back the covers there was hair from someone else. Stains on the duvet and some of the towels. Didn’t appear that the sheets or duvet were changed during our 4 night stay. Walking distance to Paddington station was great.
Staff was great. Cleanliness could have been a lot better. When we pulled back the covers there was hair from someone else. Stains on the duvet and some of the towels. Didn’t appear that the sheets or duvet were changed during our 4 night stay. Walking distance to Paddington station was great.
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Mathieu
18 Aug 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Location is great. Breakfast was excellent. Personnel was polite. But white sheets were noticeably stained , there was a foot print in one. The room was too small for 3 beds (one queen/ two twins) making it really difficult to move around the room.
Location is great. Breakfast was excellent. Personnel was polite. But white sheets were noticeably stained , there was a foot print in one. The room was too small for 3 beds (one queen/ two twins) making it really difficult to move around the room.
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Julie
13 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room was booked for 5. 3 adult and 2 children aged 4 and 7. The picture of it made it look more spacious than it actually was. There were bunk beds for the children. The mattress on the top bunk didn't fit There were spaces at the sides. This showed the lattes under neath, there were full of dust. The double bed quilt cover was dirty. Reported it to reception who brought a new cover. I asked if she expected me to do it. She changed the cover. The new one had black spots on. I didn't bother to complain again. The single bed and the bunk beds were next to windows. Although the windows were shut there was a draft through them, they were also dirty. The lamps were covered in dust There was no ventilation in the bathroom. The shower unit was dirty The one and only chair had stains on It's not a place I would recommend because of the aforementioned
The room was booked for 5. 3 adult and 2 children aged 4 and 7. The picture of it made it look more spacious than it actually was. There were bunk beds for the children. The mattress on the top bunk didn't fit There were spaces at the sides. This showed the lattes under neath, there were full of dust. The double bed quilt cover was dirty. Reported it to reception who brought a new cover. I asked if she expected me to do it. She changed the cover. The new one had black spots on. I didn't bother to complain again. The single bed and the bunk beds were next to windows. Although the windows were shut there was a draft through them, they were also dirty. The lamps were covered in dust There was no ventilation in the bathroom. The shower unit was dirty The one and only chair had stains on It's not a place I would recommend because of the aforementioned
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Connette
3 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Cockroaches and bed bugs were found in the rooms we stayed in. I would describe our holiday as a disaster. I felt ashamed of accommodating my relatives in this hotel.
Cockroaches and bed bugs were found in the rooms we stayed in. I would describe our holiday as a disaster. I felt ashamed of accommodating my relatives in this hotel.
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Ahmad
10 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
On appearance, everything looked pretty good until we were attacked by bedbugs in the middle of the night, my wife found a bedbug, actually crawling on her and was eaten all over her arm. I told the staff about it in the morning, didn’t seem too shocked.
On appearance, everything looked pretty good until we were attacked by bedbugs in the middle of the night, my wife found a bedbug, actually crawling on her and was eaten all over her arm. I told the staff about it in the morning, didn’t seem too shocked.
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Connette
3 Oct 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Cockroaches were found in the toilet. We were moved to another room - the toilet bowl was not cleaned (it was faecal stained). Raised issues with the receptionist who assured that it would be mentioned to their manager.
Cockroaches were found in the toilet. We were moved to another room - the toilet bowl was not cleaned (it was faecal stained). Raised issues with the receptionist who assured that it would be mentioned to their manager.
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Clifford
24 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location near Paddington Station, Kensington Gardens, and Hyde Park. Quiet, very clean, comfortable mattresses, well-appointed room.
Great location near Paddington Station, Kensington Gardens, and Hyde Park. Quiet, very clean, comfortable mattresses, well-appointed room.
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Alex
22 Dec 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The rooms are a little on the small side but really this no issue. They're spotless, comfortable and the staff were absolutely lovely. Would definitely look to stay here again on our next trip to London.
The rooms are a little on the small side but really this no issue. They're spotless, comfortable and the staff were absolutely lovely. Would definitely look to stay here again on our next trip to London.
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Robin de
25 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Disgusting blocked basin
Disgusting blocked basin
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Sandra
11 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly & welcoming & spotlessly clean. Breakfast was great & location excellent
Very friendly & welcoming & spotlessly clean. Breakfast was great & location excellent
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Rooms
Rooms are compact with simple furnishings; many lack air conditioning, though fans are often provided. Some bathrooms are modern with good showers, but noise (street or internal) and occasional Wi-Fi issues are noted, and a few rooms are basement or skylight-only.
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John
23 Dec 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
Great location near Paddington station with lots of shops and early openings. Room was just manageable for 5. Bunk beds are best for younger kids and need a bit of maintenance. Bathroom was lux! Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Great location near Paddington station with lots of shops and early openings. Room was just manageable for 5. Bunk beds are best for younger kids and need a bit of maintenance. Bathroom was lux! Staff were very friendly and helpful.
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Richard
11 Sept 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Older property. Service was good, but property lacks some things that others nearby - air conditioning, drink vending machine, etc. Price was pretty good, but next time I think I can spend just a little more to get some things I needed or wanted.
Older property. Service was good, but property lacks some things that others nearby - air conditioning, drink vending machine, etc. Price was pretty good, but next time I think I can spend just a little more to get some things I needed or wanted.
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Maura
29 Jun 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We stayed here because they had AC, not believing that we would need it. Everything was as expected except on arrival we had outlets that didn’t work until assistance came from the desk clerk. Our first night she said she turned the AC on. Second night we had no one at desk to assist and on the third a young man said, oh that room has no AC and went to get us a fan. Room was as we expected, but the comfort we wanted with AC was a big discomfort after long days in the sun.
We stayed here because they had AC, not believing that we would need it. Everything was as expected except on arrival we had outlets that didn’t work until assistance came from the desk clerk. Our first night she said she turned the AC on. Second night we had no one at desk to assist and on the third a young man said, oh that room has no AC and went to get us a fan. Room was as we expected, but the comfort we wanted with AC was a big discomfort after long days in the sun.
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Carlotta
14 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
the location to hyde park was good, about 13 min walk. Breakfast was good. the room was so small, it wouldn't have worked with big suitcases! No air con , 4th floor was hot, at least they provided a small fan. 1 of 2 usb ports worked. no room in the bathroom. no drawer or space on the sink for more than a tooth brush.
the location to hyde park was good, about 13 min walk. Breakfast was good. the room was so small, it wouldn't have worked with big suitcases! No air con , 4th floor was hot, at least they provided a small fan. 1 of 2 usb ports worked. no room in the bathroom. no drawer or space on the sink for more than a tooth brush.
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Mathew
2 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
It was a clean but small room. We were a family of four and it was on the smaller side but typical for a room in London. Very convenient to transport as Paddington Station is a 5 minute walk away.
It was a clean but small room. We were a family of four and it was on the smaller side but typical for a room in London. Very convenient to transport as Paddington Station is a 5 minute walk away.
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Glenda
10 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The one thing that I did not enjoy about this hotel was where our room was. It was in the basement and you really can feel like you’re in a dungeon. No direct light from any of the windows that were there. Just into an alley/hole through the middle of the building. And it was a maze of hallways to find your way to the exit. I didn’t complain about it tho. We were there to see the sights in London and it was a great location to Oxford street.
The one thing that I did not enjoy about this hotel was where our room was. It was in the basement and you really can feel like you’re in a dungeon. No direct light from any of the windows that were there. Just into an alley/hole through the middle of the building. And it was a maze of hallways to find your way to the exit. I didn’t complain about it tho. We were there to see the sights in London and it was a great location to Oxford street.
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Robert
11 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Super friendly staff, just wished the room was larger. Felt like I was on a cruise ship.
Super friendly staff, just wished the room was larger. Felt like I was on a cruise ship.
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Gayle
18 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was way too small and could barely fit a double bed in it. It felt very claustrophobic. The thing that made it worse was that there was no air conditioning and it was in the middle of a heatwave. The man at reception did provide us with two fans to be fair. But overall, this room was not value for money at all.
The room was way too small and could barely fit a double bed in it. It felt very claustrophobic. The thing that made it worse was that there was no air conditioning and it was in the middle of a heatwave. The man at reception did provide us with two fans to be fair. But overall, this room was not value for money at all.
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Benjamin
5 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Athena Hotel advertised wifi, no wifi for entire stay. Requested proportional refund for lack of wifi. Air conditioning also broken. Small room. Would not stay here again in the future
Athena Hotel advertised wifi, no wifi for entire stay. Requested proportional refund for lack of wifi. Air conditioning also broken. Small room. Would not stay here again in the future
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Nawal
15 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The walls are thin and the people above us were so noisy most of the night
The walls are thin and the people above us were so noisy most of the night
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Service
Service is frequently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with assistance on luggage storage and early check-in. A few guests reported inconsistent or unhelpful interactions.
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DAVID
16 Aug 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
We enjoyed the fact that so many places, including Paddington Station, were easily accessible. Our room was clean and a fan was provided for the hot weather. All the staff at reception went out of their way to be helpful. They made our stay enjoyable. Thank you.
We enjoyed the fact that so many places, including Paddington Station, were easily accessible. Our room was clean and a fan was provided for the hot weather. All the staff at reception went out of their way to be helpful. They made our stay enjoyable. Thank you.
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Robert
26 May 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
A nice clean hotel with an accommodating and friendly staff. Special thanks you to Mel and Hadi for your hospitality and making my London experience much better. Much appreciate their patience and willingness to be of assistance with any questions I had.
A nice clean hotel with an accommodating and friendly staff. Special thanks you to Mel and Hadi for your hospitality and making my London experience much better. Much appreciate their patience and willingness to be of assistance with any questions I had.
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Susana
11 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The Athena hotel was in a great, safe location. Super easy to get to the Paddington station. Mel was wonderful. She was so helpful!! We thoroughly enjoyed our visit.
The Athena hotel was in a great, safe location. Super easy to get to the Paddington station. Mel was wonderful. She was so helpful!! We thoroughly enjoyed our visit.
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Michelle
22 Jul 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Wonderful location. Breakfast option was great for our family. Staff were all wonderful. Breakfast staff were so helpful and lovely.
Wonderful location. Breakfast option was great for our family. Staff were all wonderful. Breakfast staff were so helpful and lovely.
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ADEOLA
1 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were very helpful and the room and hotel was very clean for the price paid. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.
The staff were very helpful and the room and hotel was very clean for the price paid. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.
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Willa
18 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
They were so kind and helpful. Mario went out of his way to help me. We had a wonderful stay and would recommend it to anyone.
They were so kind and helpful. Mario went out of his way to help me. We had a wonderful stay and would recommend it to anyone.
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Rasmus
27 May 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a very nice stay. We were three grown ups sharing a room which we found clean and comfortable and with a good bath room. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
We had a very nice stay. We were three grown ups sharing a room which we found clean and comfortable and with a good bath room. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
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Jeanine
26 Jun 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We were greeted by Mel and Eva as we entered the hotel and they gave the best first impression ever! They were so helpful and we were able to check in early which was so nice, although they would have accommodated storing our luggage otherwise. The location was perfect with short walks to Paddington Station, restaurants, bus routs and hop on hop off bus pickup location. The hotel was spotless and there was always someone at the front desk. Would highly recommend.
We were greeted by Mel and Eva as we entered the hotel and they gave the best first impression ever! They were so helpful and we were able to check in early which was so nice, although they would have accommodated storing our luggage otherwise. The location was perfect with short walks to Paddington Station, restaurants, bus routs and hop on hop off bus pickup location. The hotel was spotless and there was always someone at the front desk. Would highly recommend.
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Mark
7 Dec 2025
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Stayed 9 nights
Staff is fantastic. Junior always goes above and beyond when I stay. Great location. Great rates. Highly recommended.
Staff is fantastic. Junior always goes above and beyond when I stay. Great location. Great rates. Highly recommended.
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Aaron
30 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Our first morning we woke up to screaming kids at 6 am I went to the front counter to look for help but instead I was met with a rude angry woman who proceeded to yell and scream at me on how she can’t do anything about this lobby was full of customers and she over talk me wouldn’t let me speak. Absolutely rude I would never stay here again I regret staying here never felt so embarrassed for me and my kid who ended up scared thinking we were gonna get kick out. We did nothing wrong to get treated like this especially for the money we paid. I work in the customer service industry and never ever treat a customer like this let alone talk to another human like this. 1/10 stars if I could I would ask for a refund. Back here in Canada I will do everything in my power to let everyone know how bad this place is and will continue to post on every social site about the The Athena. Bad , rude and not worth the verbal abuse we suffer from the staff at this facility
Our first morning we woke up to screaming kids at 6 am I went to the front counter to look for help but instead I was met with a rude angry woman who proceeded to yell and scream at me on how she can’t do anything about this lobby was full of customers and she over talk me wouldn’t let me speak. Absolutely rude I would never stay here again I regret staying here never felt so embarrassed for me and my kid who ended up scared thinking we were gonna get kick out. We did nothing wrong to get treated like this especially for the money we paid. I work in the customer service industry and never ever treat a customer like this let alone talk to another human like this. 1/10 stars if I could I would ask for a refund. Back here in Canada I will do everything in my power to let everyone know how bad this place is and will continue to post on every social site about the The Athena. Bad , rude and not worth the verbal abuse we suffer from the staff at this facility
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Location
Exceptionally convenient for Paddington Station, Hyde Park, and transport links, with many restaurants and shops nearby. Some noted street noise or a less appealing feel a few blocks away, but most found it very practical for sightseeing and airport access.
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Carla
6 Oct 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Great location, super close to Paddington station. Easy access to Heathrow and central London. I might skip the breakfast option.
Great location, super close to Paddington station. Easy access to Heathrow and central London. I might skip the breakfast option.
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Dinh
4 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location
Great location
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BONNIE
21 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location! Close to bus lines, shopping, restaurants. Also a two block walk to Paddington Station to get off/on the train to the airport! We loved this place and will definitely stay again and tell our friends and family! It’s very clean and in a safe area. The continental breakfast was just enough to get us started. It’s not fancy, but was everything we needed. Staff were friendly and accommodating! Thanks for a great stay; wish we could have stayed longer!
Great location! Close to bus lines, shopping, restaurants. Also a two block walk to Paddington Station to get off/on the train to the airport! We loved this place and will definitely stay again and tell our friends and family! It’s very clean and in a safe area. The continental breakfast was just enough to get us started. It’s not fancy, but was everything we needed. Staff were friendly and accommodating! Thanks for a great stay; wish we could have stayed longer!
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Clifford
24 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location near Paddington Station, Kensington Gardens, and Hyde Park. Quiet, very clean, comfortable mattresses, well-appointed room.
Great location near Paddington Station, Kensington Gardens, and Hyde Park. Quiet, very clean, comfortable mattresses, well-appointed room.
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Christophe
20 Apr 2024
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Stayed 9 nights
Liked the property and close proximity of central metro and railway station. Neighborhood noisy and felt a bit unsafe at night.
Liked the property and close proximity of central metro and railway station. Neighborhood noisy and felt a bit unsafe at night.
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Nirusha
13 Mar 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay for one night - close to Paddington station. Rooms were small but manageable. Staff were really nice. Rooms were fairly clean.
Great stay for one night - close to Paddington station. Rooms were small but manageable. Staff were really nice. Rooms were fairly clean.
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Karen
6 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The Athena provided the exact experience we sought for a short stay in London. Our teenagers had never been to London, and we had an extended layover from another trip, so we booked close to Paddington Station to get to and from the airport quickly. The strip of beautiful old homes weaved together on a square made for a fantastic setting. It is located off of a main road with plenty of restaurants to choose from and easy access to public transport. The hotel staff were so pleasant and helpful, and the check in went smoothly and quickly. We loved the authenticity of the building with small, steep, creaky stairs; a quaint, surprisingly roomy room with a double; located on the third floor with a pleasant breeze coming through the windows and a tabletop fan to keep cool in the summer. The bathroom updates were nice and the hotel overall added to our inner London experience, with character and charm. The continental breakfast is a nice way to end the stay, along with the option to hold bags. We may have found the quarters tight if we intended to spend any time other than sleeping and freshening up, but we went to explore London, not stay in the room, and we sought and appreciated the character of the property.
The Athena provided the exact experience we sought for a short stay in London. Our teenagers had never been to London, and we had an extended layover from another trip, so we booked close to Paddington Station to get to and from the airport quickly. The strip of beautiful old homes weaved together on a square made for a fantastic setting. It is located off of a main road with plenty of restaurants to choose from and easy access to public transport. The hotel staff were so pleasant and helpful, and the check in went smoothly and quickly. We loved the authenticity of the building with small, steep, creaky stairs; a quaint, surprisingly roomy room with a double; located on the third floor with a pleasant breeze coming through the windows and a tabletop fan to keep cool in the summer. The bathroom updates were nice and the hotel overall added to our inner London experience, with character and charm. The continental breakfast is a nice way to end the stay, along with the option to hold bags. We may have found the quarters tight if we intended to spend any time other than sleeping and freshening up, but we went to explore London, not stay in the room, and we sought and appreciated the character of the property.
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Diego
20 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel is very conveniently located and 5 minute walk to Paddington station. Staff are friendly and helpful.
Hotel is very conveniently located and 5 minute walk to Paddington station. Staff are friendly and helpful.
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Stuart
14 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
very convenient location, quiet area, good travel links, friendly and helpful staff
very convenient location, quiet area, good travel links, friendly and helpful staff
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Christine
15 Oct 2024
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Stayed 8 nights
Near restaurants and the train station.
Near restaurants and the train station.
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Dining
Continental breakfast is commonly described as adequate to good value with friendly servers, offering pastries, cereals, cheese and porridge. Some guests found it basic or repetitive, and the serving window can feel short.
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John
22 Sept 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The rooms arw very small. If i had known i probably would have lokked for anoth option. It walking proximity to Paddington Station was nice to catch the train to Heathrow. The morning buffet was nothing special. No eggs or sausages. The front desk clerk was helpful.
The rooms arw very small. If i had known i probably would have lokked for anoth option. It walking proximity to Paddington Station was nice to catch the train to Heathrow. The morning buffet was nothing special. No eggs or sausages. The front desk clerk was helpful.
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Robert
11 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Pleasant staff, easy checkin and checkout. Allowed me leave bagage in storage area for 4-5 hours after checkout. Breakfast 8.5gbp was probably worth the money but not inspiring. Good quiet location despite busy area. Lots of restaurants and small grocery stores nearby.
Pleasant staff, easy checkin and checkout. Allowed me leave bagage in storage area for 4-5 hours after checkout. Breakfast 8.5gbp was probably worth the money but not inspiring. Good quiet location despite busy area. Lots of restaurants and small grocery stores nearby.
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Kate
16 Jul 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Breakfast was just ok
Breakfast was just ok
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Michael
22 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great little hotel near Paddington station! Affordable room for a family of five. Room is cozy and clean. Nice place to rest, but not meant to really spend lots of down time in. No frills room - no fridge or recliners. 5 minute walk to Paddington station. Lots of eating options nearby. Staff are very pleasant and friendly. Continental breakfast hits the spot, servers bring toast to your table or hot porridge along with small buffet of other selections, including raisin rolls, croissants, yogurt, cereal, dried fruits, sliced cheese, cold ham and salami. Drinks include apple and orange juice, coffee and hot water for tea. Would stay again if going with family to London.
Great little hotel near Paddington station! Affordable room for a family of five. Room is cozy and clean. Nice place to rest, but not meant to really spend lots of down time in. No frills room - no fridge or recliners. 5 minute walk to Paddington station. Lots of eating options nearby. Staff are very pleasant and friendly. Continental breakfast hits the spot, servers bring toast to your table or hot porridge along with small buffet of other selections, including raisin rolls, croissants, yogurt, cereal, dried fruits, sliced cheese, cold ham and salami. Drinks include apple and orange juice, coffee and hot water for tea. Would stay again if going with family to London.
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LYNN
3 Jan 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was clean, efficient, well laid out and comfortable. Nice bedding, warm and well lit, nice shower products offered. Surprisingly good buffet spread for breakfast including yogurt, croissants, hard boiled eggs, etc. Nice value and kind staff.
Room was clean, efficient, well laid out and comfortable. Nice bedding, warm and well lit, nice shower products offered. Surprisingly good buffet spread for breakfast including yogurt, croissants, hard boiled eggs, etc. Nice value and kind staff.
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John
10 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Reasonably priced hotel in excellent location for transportation. The room was clean and bathroom well equipped with heated floor! Only negative was I have twice had to leave for flights before breakfast was served (from 7.30).
Reasonably priced hotel in excellent location for transportation. The room was clean and bathroom well equipped with heated floor! Only negative was I have twice had to leave for flights before breakfast was served (from 7.30).
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Niina
7 Sept 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Everything was fine, service was good. Only thing, what really needs to chance is breakfast. There was not anything fresh like cucumber or tomato or nothing.
Everything was fine, service was good. Only thing, what really needs to chance is breakfast. There was not anything fresh like cucumber or tomato or nothing.
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Louis D
31 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Breakfast was good, it was just the same thing everyday. The staff were great and the place was very clean.
Breakfast was good, it was just the same thing everyday. The staff were great and the place was very clean.
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Lydia
13 Dec 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
GREAT LOCATION! Steps from Paddington Station. Exactly as described and amazing staff. Breakfast was fresh and so worth it! Would stay again.
GREAT LOCATION! Steps from Paddington Station. Exactly as described and amazing staff. Breakfast was fresh and so worth it! Would stay again.
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Keith
11 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed at the Athena many times during visits to London. Its in a great location and we always enjoy our stay. My only criticism is that they have now stopped serving full English breakfast and only offer continental for an additional charge.
Stayed at the Athena many times during visits to London. Its in a great location and we always enjoy our stay. My only criticism is that they have now stopped serving full English breakfast and only offer continental for an additional charge.
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Eleni
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 5 nights
No fridge, no air conditioning. The room was too small. Friendly staff. Good location.
No fridge, no air conditioning. The room was too small. Friendly staff. Good location.
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Teodora
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 3 nights
Very friendly staff, clean and light room, great location.
Very friendly staff, clean and light room, great location.
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Stephen
4 Aug 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Excellent hotel, staff more than helpful. Only downside was wall heater was hanging off the wall at one side. As the temperature was very high it wasn’t really a problem. Would definitely stay here again
Excellent hotel, staff more than helpful. Only downside was wall heater was hanging off the wall at one side. As the temperature was very high it wasn’t really a problem. Would definitely stay here again
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Tudor
31 Jul 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
It’s was ok. small but clean. But no AC. Probably for 150/night a bit expensive
It’s was ok. small but clean. But no AC. Probably for 150/night a bit expensive
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Will
23 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable for our family of 5. Fabulous breakfast!
Very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable for our family of 5. Fabulous breakfast!
FAQs about Athena Hotel
Is parking available at the property?
Self parking is available on-site for a fee of GBP 20 per day. Guests must contact the property in advance to reserve parking.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 9 for adults and GBP 6 for children.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not provided.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is conveniently located in the heart of London, within a 5-minute drive of Hyde Park and Oxford Street. It is approximately 1.4 miles from Royal Albert Hall and 2 miles from Kensington Palace.
Are children allowed to stay at the property?
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
The property offers cribs and extra beds, but guests must contact the property in advance to reserve them. Specific costs and maximum numbers allowed are not detailed.
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- 2026-09-06: 135.51604223632813USD
- 2026-09-07: 215.38841381225586USD
- 2026-09-08: 230.59076340637208USD
- 2026-09-09: 306.8302688354492USD
- 2026-09-10: 229.57483967285157USD
- 2026-09-11: 213.22967999267578USD
- 2026-09-12: 212.23254111022948USD
- 2026-09-13: 120.76630122375488USD
- 2026-09-14: 149.1331807800293USD
- 2026-09-15: 196.29152155151368USD
- 2026-09-16: 293.0729527709961USD
- 2026-09-17: 298.19618419189453USD
- 2026-09-18: 387.690298260498USD
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- 2026-09-20: 172.55177613220215USD
- 2026-09-21: 295.87389811706544USD
- 2026-09-22: 243.04405637512207USD
- 2026-09-23: 355.119528527832USD
- 2026-09-24: 201.14628909606932USD
- 2026-09-25: 229.72970836486817USD
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- 2026-09-27: 155.665931729126USD
- 2026-09-28: 180.15081548156738USD
- 2026-09-29: 390.80390504760743USD
- 2026-09-30: 345.3943275817871USD
- 2026-10-01: 276.1686602264404USD
- 2026-10-02: 243.95760267028808USD
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- 2026-10-04: 156.47695881347656USD
- 2026-10-05: 218.27537959899902USD
- 2026-10-06: 218.65029687194823USD
- 2026-10-07: 214.81781510009765USD
- 2026-10-08: 246.4403574493408USD
- 2026-10-09: 276.6049118103027USD
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- 2026-10-11: 230.0325875061035USD
- 2026-10-12: 246.4403574493408USD
- 2026-10-13: 230.0325875061035USD
- 2026-10-14: 267.11597467041014USD
- 2026-10-15: 206.14656835021972USD
- 2026-10-16: 196.71995792846678USD
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- 2026-10-18: 148.49029583435058USD
- 2026-10-19: 171.6123031982422USD
- 2026-10-20: 194.22254742126464USD
- 2026-10-21: 232.08355653381346USD
- 2026-10-22: 234.02660127563476USD
- 2026-10-23: 242.3578067779541USD
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- 2026-10-25: 158.02245585327148USD
- 2026-10-26: 160.66658313598631USD
- 2026-10-27: 217.5972287536621USD
- 2026-10-28: 208.87520974121094USD
- 2026-10-29: 194.08261800231932USD
- 2026-10-30: 229.96056709594725USD
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- 2026-11-01: 132.4735343383789USD
- 2026-11-02: 220.8356130279541USD
- 2026-11-03: 184.3930905517578USD
- 2026-11-04: 183.7346283569336USD
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and onsite parking
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
- Cashless transactions are available
- Long-term renters welcome
- Some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
- Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 10.50 for adults and GBP 7 for children
- Self parking fee: GBP 20 per day
- Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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