Mayfair
Athenaeum Hotel & Apartments
- T+L 500 (2008)
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Photo: Courtesy of Athenaeum Hotel
London, England, W1J 7BJ, United Kingdom
TEL: 44-20-7640-3557
Across from Buckingham Palace, this family-owned establishment has a total of 164 accommodations, including standard rooms and townhouse apartments. The standard rooms are decorated in mostly neutral tones with brightly colored headboards, mirrored walls, mini-bars with free snacks, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Mayfair or Green Park. Designed for longer stays, the apartments have private entrances, as well as fully equipped kitchens and laundry service. The hotel also has a spa, a traditional British restaurant, a dessert parlor, and a whiskey bar stocked with more than 270 international selections. The award-winning afternoon tea includes treats like freshly baked orange blossom scones.
Room to Book:
Rooms on the fourth floor and above are slightly larger and provide the best views of the park.
Insider Tip:
Spend an afternoon exploring Shepherd Market, a village-like square located directly behind the hotel. The 18th-century piazza is lined with small shops selling everything from handmade jewelry to rare antiques.
