The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences

Five-star hotel in Mayfair, opposite Green Park

The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences is an independent five-star hotel located at 116 Piccadilly, in London's Mayfair district, opposite Green Park and a few steps from Buckingham Palace. The property presents itself as an intimate and singular accommodation, far from the concept of a large chain, and occupies a building that has welcomed guests on that corner of London since 1850. Its own website notes that it has been welcoming guests for over fifty years.

The name "Athenaeum" comes from the Greek and translates roughly as "library", in reference to Athena, goddess of wisdom. The hotel's history, according to its account, has been shaped by culture, literature and the arts, and the accommodation is described as the London home of Golden Age film stars.

Rooms, suites and residences

The accommodation offering combines short and long stays. Many of the rooms and suites, spacious and with Art Deco style details, overlook Green Park or the rooftops of Mayfair. The hotel has suites with separate living rooms and new suites on the tenth floor, presented as those with the best views over the London skyline, with floor-to-ceiling windows.

For extended stays, the property has eighteen private townhouse-style residences, with their own kitchen and separate living room, which benefit from all the hotel's services. The accommodation welcomes families, dogs and long-stay guests.

Dining: 116 at The Athenaeum, bar, terrace and tea

The restaurant 116 at The Athenaeum occupies the heart of the hotel, is open to the street and welcomes both guests and local customers. Its cuisine is modern British and its menus, signed by chef André, change with the seasons; the offering includes vegan and gluten-free dishes treated with specific care. The Bar presents itself as a quieter space, for coffee or cocktails, and The Terrace offers outdoor dining on Piccadilly. The hotel also serves afternoon tea and weekend brunches.

Events, meetings and celebrations

The hotel has spaces for meetings, private dinners and social and corporate events. Some rooms have natural light and park views, and the equipment includes audio and video with hybrid capability. Menus are tailor-made and each event has a dedicated planner from the first enquiry to the departure of the last guest.

Spa and gym

The Athenaeum Spa offers massages, facial and body treatments with natural British products, as well as a steam bath and relaxation space. Treatments are also available in the room. The gym is open 24 hours and is equipped with Peloton and Technogym machines.

Surroundings and hotel recommendations

The hotel's location allows walking access to Green Park, situated opposite, and to shopping areas such as Bond Street, Burlington Arcade, Oxford Street, Regent Street, Selfridges, Liberty of London, Harrods and Hamleys. Shepherd Market is a five-minute walk away. In the cultural sphere, the hotel mentions BAFTA on Piccadilly, the Royal Academy, the Curzon Mayfair cinema and the Wigmore Hall chamber music venue, also five minutes away. The concierge team provides kites and bicycles for families who want to spend the afternoon in the park.

Offers and direct booking

The website lists several promotions: up to 25% off two-night stays in autumn with breakfast included; an additional free night when booking four nights with the code STAYLONGER, with breakfast each morning; and an extra 12% off the lowest rate for direct bookings, along with £35 to spend in the bar or restaurant for each night of stay. The hotel also sells gift vouchers and offers VIP shopping experiences.

Group and corporate commitment

The Athenaeum is part of Sutton Hotel Collection. The website includes sections on careers, sustainability (ESG) and a modern slavery statement, as well as a stories and news section written by the property itself.

Location and contact

116 Piccadilly, Mayfair London W1J 7BJ