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The Athenaeum Hotel and Residences

London, United Kingdom

  • 92.5/100La Liste19 Aug 2026

Best for

  • families
  • business
  • city breaks
  • long stays

About The Athenaeum Hotel and Residences

The Athenaeum Hotel and Residences is located in London and holds the EMPTYJET Recommend designation. The property features 18 residences and has welcomed guests since 1850. Dining options include 116 at the Athenaeum, serving modern British cuisine, and The Bar, noted for its quiet atmosphere. The Spa at The Athenaeum includes a hot tub, sauna, and steam room. The hotel is pet friendly, welcoming families, dogs, and long-stay guests. Afternoon tea is available and described as relaxed and inclusive.

Why it stands out

The Athenaeum Hotel and Residences is listed for its EMPTYJET Recommend status, central London location, and a combination of residences, modern British dining, and spa facilities. The property welcomes families, pets, and long-stay guests, making it suitable for a range of travellers.

Key facts

Keys
18 residences
Opened / renovated
1850
Pets
allowed
Children
Welcomes families
Architecture
Building has Art Deco details and has been here since 1850.
Type
City, Family

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Dining

  • Bar — The Bar is quieter. A good place to think, or to stop thinking.
  • Afternoon tea — evidence: Afternoon tea - relaxed, inclusive, done properly

Policies

  • Pet friendly — evidence: Welcomes families, dogs and long-stay guests

Wellness

  • Spa — The Spa at The Athenaeum is a hidden gem, nestled beneath our luxury Mayfair hotel.

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Restaurant
116 at the Athenaeum — modern British
Bar
The Bar

Spa & wellness

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Spa
The Spa at The Athenaeum — hot tub, sauna and steam room

Awards & affiliations

  • La ListeTop 10002026

Location

51.5047, -0.1474 · approximate

Position is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.

Sources+
  • EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
  • Official hotel websiteOfficial8 fields
  • WikidataEncyclopedia5 fields

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