Athena Hotel

8/10

Excellent

04 Mar 2026

Karine

Ok

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

Barbara

Room for 2 was actually a room for 5
Spacious and very clean.
A great spot close to the station

8/10

Excellent

26 Feb 2026

Joakim

Great location, ok breakfast, clean room

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2026

Gwen

We are a family of five and LOVED our stay at Athena! This place is a gem! All staff we met were beyond kind, helpful, and professional. Our room was spotless and perfect, we felt so lucky to have reserved it at the last minute. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. The location was super convenient as well! I cannot recommend this hotel highly enough.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

Lucy

We had a great stay at the Athena. Room was clean, breakfast was lovely, and the staff couldn’t do enough to help. They were so lovely!

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2026

Glenn

Clean room, helpful staff, great location.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2026

Alexis

Friendly staff, clean space, and warm showers. The elevator was a little wobbly but otherwise, great stay! 7 min walk to Paddington station.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2026

Ami

Amazing stay, friendly staff & very clean hotel

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2026

Masamy

The room was very clean and neat and staffs were very friendly and helpful!!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

31 Jan 2026

Huw

Friendly staff at checkin. Room ideal for a 1 night stay

Self

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jan 2026

Alison

Decent room, kind of run down and outdated. Bedding was alright, pillows were really used and flat. Heater bathroom floor was nice

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2026

Joe

Staff was amazing and super friendly and helpful. The location was great, 5 minute walk to the Tube at Paddington. The room was excellent, clean, and had everything we needed for our 3nt stay in London!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2026

Dave

Great hotel, very clean, very welcoming, great value and only 6mins walk from Paddington, what more can you ask for?

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

21 Jan 2026

John

Great location. Room was small but good. Amenities were good.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2026

SANDRA

Attentive staff, good cleanliness, close to Paddington train station which has a direct connection to the airport. The breakfast is reasonably priced, allowing you to explore the city already fed.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

20 Jan 2026

Luz

The highlight of my stay was the staff, very friendly and accommodating. Also, the location was close to a lot of different options and walking distance from Paddington Station which is a large station that easily connects to most lines in London. Ideal location to quickly get around. However, the room floor was a little dusty. Also, I asked for a room with 3 beds and one of the beds was a cot, that was disappointing.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2026

Hilary

Great stay

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Jan 2026

Mary Elizabeth

Clean room. Very friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast servers were amazing.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2026

LYNN

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.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

28 Dec 2025

Diana

Location

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2025

James

Vert friendly, welcoming staff. Close to transportation, shopping and parks.

Self

8/10

Excellent

23 Dec 2025

Lyubomir

Good location with less then 2 min walk from Paddington station and high street. Parking available as promised and welcoming and friendly reception staff. Cleaning 4 out of 5 as some dust left over the bathroom mirror and shower and only downside is the bathroom fan, it’s very noisy and even when you shut the light remains working for 30min or so, which is mental.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2025

James

Friendly, helpful staff, excellent location.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2025

Stephen

Excellent great staff

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Dec 2025

Maurizio

The room was clean but a bit too small for three people, there was no room to put your things

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 Dec 2025

Donna

I gave 3 stars because the room was either too hot or too cold. I couldn’t get the temperature regulated. The bathroom as ice cold. Not heat at all. In the evening when I wanted to relax and watch some TV it only worked part of the time. Otherwise Staff was great and very helpful.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2025

Sandra

Very friendly & welcoming & spotlessly clean. Breakfast was great & location excellent

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2025

Christopher

The room was clean and comfortable. The staff was always friendly and helpful. I would stay there again.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2025

Mark

Staff is fantastic. Junior always goes above and beyond when I stay. Great location. Great rates. Highly recommended.

Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Dec 2025

Andrew

Rooms were small, but clean. Staff was friendly. Cute lobby and has elevator.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2025

Rosanna

Clean room, helpful staff, comfortable bed. And close to many attractions

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2025

Rosanna

It’s always a pleasure to stay in Athena, this is actually my 3 time staying. And we love it. It’s close to every possible attractions you can think of. By train or walking. Plus the paddington stations it’s just 5 minute walking. Affordable price and clean place.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2025

Nahui

Great place to stay

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Nov 2025

KUNIO

To everyone at the Athena Hotel

The following has been translated from Japanese into English using Google.
I apologize if it doesn't make sense.

Thank you for your stay from November 24th to 27th.
I returned home safely.
I would like to thank the staff for their warm hospitality.
My room number was 1, but I think it would have been even better if there had been a small refrigerator in the room to store my groceries.

However, the hotel is close to Paddington Station and is very convenient, so I am very satisfied.
I would like to stay again if I have the opportunity.

Thank you very much.
With gratitude from Japan.

From Kunio Furukawa.

Self

8/10

Excellent

27 Nov 2025

Michael

Very helpful staff

2/10

Poor

24 Nov 2025

Danielle

The hotel was in the midst of a remodel and unpermitted work. They were removing old lead-paint windows and leaving them in the hallway and fresh paint (and fumes) on walls. I was unable to stay there, and knew it immediately, but the property did not care and refused to give a refund even with an unused room. Apparently, ownership of this property has recently changed so don't trust any old reviews and avoid this place if you care about your health. I was forced to get a hotel for many times the amount of this one to have a place to stay for the night. Hotels.com was of no help, don't even try.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2025

Claire

Had an amazing stay at Athena hotel. Room while small was incredibly functional and clean. Beds were very comfortable and hotel was well
located, an easy walk to Paddington station where you can take the tube to anywhere within London. We look forward to coming back.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

24 Nov 2025

Declan

Didn't have breakfast, room was fairly basic but clean, no issues, location is a 5 min walk from Paddington Station

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Nov 2025

Else

Vriendly receptionist. Good location and good beds.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2025

Gro

Great staff

8/10

Excellent

08 Nov 2025

Noe

The only thing that I don’t appreciate is that the hallways are tight. Otherwise, I like everything else.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2025

Nicola

I was surprised to find a reasonably priced hotel in London and was dubious about what it would be like. But the reviews were pretty good so I decided to give it a go.
The entrance was inviting and comfortable. The lady at the desk was absolutely lovely. Check in was easy.
The room was clean. The bathroom was clean and modern. The bed was comfortable. I had plenty of space.
The location was convenient and surprisingly quiet (I was on the second floor).
Don't have anything bad to say about the place and will definitely use it again.

Business

8/10

Excellent

06 Nov 2025

Drew

I stayed here for one night as London was a stopover between locations. The bed was comfortable, the bathroom was fine, and the check in staff was courteous and helpful. If that’s all you’re looking for in a hotel that’s a close walk to Paddington, this will work for you. If you want some amenities or to feel like you’re staying in a nice place, I’d look elsewhere. Good hotel for the money for a bed and a shower. I left too early for breakfast.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

Christopher

Very pleasant stay, super comfy bed. Wouldn’t know that we were so close to Paddington. Excellent value for money and we were able to store our cases the next day which was helpful.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2025

Louis D

Breakfast was good, it was just the same thing everyday. The staff were great and the place was very clean.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

28 Oct 2025

Stacie

Nice place, nice people- Room clean. Enjoyed my stay.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2025

Gloria Ann

We had a long stay of 14 nights and all of the staff became like family to us. They were always concerned and helpful. Their smiles was a beautiful way to start and end our days. I would recommend the Athena to everyone

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2025

Rachel

This was a lovely place to stay, very clean, friendly staff and great location.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

20 Oct 2025

Scott

Dirty room. Loud room. Big gap under door. Hair in bathroom. Not worth £200 a night lol. You can get better in London for less

Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Oct 2025

Sheera

The staff was kind, the hotel was clean, and we enjoyed the Paddington area. The room conveniently fit 5 ppl. It’s close to the train and tube stations and there are nice dining options. If you’re touring, make sure to see the famous man in the clock a few blocks away! Unfortunately the lift (elevator) was out to service when we were there but luckily we were on the first floor. I would stay here again with my family.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Oct 2025

AKIN

Parking area was safe and good size for an SUV. Staff is super kind and helpful. Room is clean and comfy bed. Breakfast is ok: croissant, pain au chocolate (both fresh), boiled eggs (over cooked), cheese (ok), brewed coffee and milk, cereals, banana, etc.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

10 Oct 2025

Ahmad

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.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2025

T J

Great stay

Business

8/10

Excellent

09 Oct 2025

Jeremy

Nice staff.

8/10

Excellent

09 Oct 2025

Lampart

Es war ein angenehmer Aufenthalt!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2025

Joar

Good place for a convenient stopover

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2025

Donald

Clean, convenient location, helpful staff. room a bit small some overhead walking noise

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

Carla

Great location, super close to Paddington station. Easy access to Heathrow and central London. I might skip the breakfast option.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

Deborah

Our favourite place to stay when visiting London. Easy walk to Paddington Station and close to plenty of dining options. Even though the rooms are small, they are clean and modern looking. Staff were amazing and friendly. Buffet breakfast was also very reasonable.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2025

Rachel

Pleasant stay

Business

2/10

Poor

03 Oct 2025

Connette

Issues raised with management need to be chased up.

Leisure

2/10

Poor

03 Oct 2025

Connette

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.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2025

Mark

Can’t say enough positive about our stay. The location is great with easy connections at Paddington and proximity to Hyde Park. We easily mad the walk to Buckingham several times. Appreciated the breakfast and the kind ladies that worked the breakfast area. I would stay again and recommend to others. Very good experience!

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

03 Oct 2025

Connette

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.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2025

ADEOLA

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2025

Deborah

Great location. Easy walk to restaurants and Paddington Station. Friendly staff

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2025

Christine

Simple accommodations, centrally located close to Paddington station so everything you need is close by. Would definitely stay here again.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2025

Glenn

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Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

26 Sep 2025

David

Z

Business

2/10

Poor

25 Sep 2025

Robin de

Disgusting blocked basin

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2025

Clifford

Great location and value!

Great location near Paddington Station, Kensington Gardens, and Hyde Park. Quiet, very clean, comfortable mattresses, well-appointed room.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

23 Sep 2025

Gary

I was expecting more based on feedback read before the booking. I was a single person in a room that had beds for 5. The receptionist was helpful.

6/10

Pleasant

22 Sep 2025

John

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

Yukiko

Every staff is very polite and diligent. Thank you for your hard work for my pleasant stay.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

21 Sep 2025

Karen

Very well located near Paddington station. Small room but neat and clean and comfortable.. Would definitely stay again.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2025

Sandra

Lovely stay at The Athena

We had a two night stay at the Athena and found it very clean and well-presented. In spite of it being a lower ground floor room, it was pleasant and well lit. The staff were friendly and helpful (it was during the Tube strike!) but we managed to find our way around. The Continental breakfast was substantial and very good value and the hotel was a short walk from Paddington station. Would recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2025

Janice

Very quiet. Had a very nice surprise in our room when we arrived. to help celebrate a birthday.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

15 Sep 2025

Barbara

The location near Paddington Station and restaurants was great. The room was very warm and the window would not stay open.
The shower had a leak and sprayed everywhere.
Disappointing.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Sep 2025

Heather

We stayed at the Athena due to its proximity to Paddington Station for the Heathrow Express. We found it very walkable to many places including, Hyde Park, Soho, Notting Hill, Museums and Harrods. It was clean and the staff were friendly and helpful. We had a couple of small issues in our room and the staff fixed them right away. Would recommend this hotel.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2025

Susanne

Nice hotel in

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

14 Sep 2025

Maria

Room was smaller than expected

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Sep 2025

Robert

Super friendly staff, just wished the room was larger. Felt like I was on a cruise ship.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Sep 2025

Chris

Average at expensive London prices

Hotels near to Paddington making it a good location. Room was however very basic and not comfortable. The price as what you’d expect to pay in London but next time we will look to pay more for better accommodation.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2025

Robert

This is a clean, convenient, and cost-effective hotel. It’s well-run and delivers a basic stay very well. Would stay again.

6/10

Pleasant

09 Sep 2025

kim

One night only

Flies in the room from open window. No screen to keep them out. Very small room. Flat pillows. Was there for only one night so can't say much about room service. Didn't seem to have air conditioning. Payed a lot for very little luxury.

Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Sep 2025

Mary

The staff was wonderful. Location is close
to Paddington station.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Sep 2025

Niina

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.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

03 Sep 2025

Pamela

Staff & location is amazing. It’s just that the pillows have some kind of smell that we have to cover it with towel.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2025

Kay

Great little find

Very happy with hotel, small, clean, comfortable and close to Paddington Station. Would definitely stay there again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2025

SANDRA

Breakfast fair and staff were amazing. Hotel in a perfect location an absolute bargain.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2025

Kenneth

Great option for exploring the Paddington, Hyde park area in London.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Very convenient location

Very convenient location 5 minutes walk from Paddington Station; No shops in the immediate vicinity, hence quiet at night. Walk down to Essex Gardens a few minutes away, and there are plenty of shops, restaurants.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2025

Thierry

Très bien

Bien placé, personnel sympathique, à recommander.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2025

Michael

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2025

Trevor

Great staff. Great location. Small room’s as you would expect.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2025

Christina

Greek - British hospitality ago its finest, and efficient and convenient!

Mel, Adriana and the staff were great! Will stay here again and again!

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

18 Aug 2025

Jill

Great location, excellent staff

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

18 Aug 2025

Mathieu

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.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

17 Aug 2025

Kristen

Quad room was far too small for 4. Room was in the attic which was stifling hot even with windows wide open. Rats were running around outside the property and we had zero interaction with the staff other than checking in. This is the 5th hotel I’ve stayed in in London and the only one I would not recommend.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2025

Veronica

The hotel had a great location. Beds were a little springy but fine for one night. It has an elevator but no A/C which would be normally fine, but it was hot one day.

Leisure Family_with_children