London Hotels

• Set in the heart of the West End, this luxury hotel is on Piccadilly overlooking Green Park and across from Buckingham Palace.
  
  
• The guestrooms offer CD players and VCR's with a wide choice of music and movies from the hotel's complimentary library.
  
  
• Guests can relax in the hotel's health and fitness spa, and dine on Mediterranean cuisine in Bullochs at 116.
  
  

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
This is a smoke-free property.

Cats and dogs are permitted in apartments only and cannot be left unattended; other restrictions apply.

FEES:
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

• Valet parking: GBP38 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
What to expect: The privately-owned Athenaeum enjoys timeless views over Green Park and a prestigious location on Piccadilly. The public areas of the hotel have an eclectic contemporary English look, designed by Martin Hulbert, which features old furniture covered with new fabrics, and modern art next to antique tables.

Amenity highlights: Four private function rooms are fully equipped with modern conferencing facilities and the hotel holds a wedding license so a full service can be held here. In the basement, the spa is open exclusively for the use of hotel guests. A wide variety of treatments are on offer, either in the spa or in the privacy of a guest's room.

Insider tip: Guests can fill in a detailed questionnaire about their particular preferences so that staff can be prepared when the guests return to the Athenaeum. This system allows the hotel to make special arrangements for regular guests without needing to be asked and provides guests with the ultimate in personalized service.

PROPERTY AMENITIES:
Athenaeum Hotel and Apartments has three conference/function rooms, the largest of which seats 55 theater style and can be divided to make two smaller rooms. All the meeting rooms are equipped with full conference facilities including video conferencing. They can also be prepared for cocktail receptions, private dinning or weddings. The dedicated business center offers private access to office facilities for all guests.

The hotel's spa is located in the basement and can be reached directly from all the guestroom floors by a dedicated lift. Hypoallergenic products are available and specialist treatments include an enzymatic sea mud body wrap, body exfoliations and auto bronzing. Simple treatments can also be carried out in the guestrooms on request. The modern gym is open 24 hours and guests can relax in the sauna and steam rooms. For those who prefer the fresh air, staff offer detailed maps of all the jogging routes through the nearby Royal Parks.

ROOMS:
Athenaeum Hotel and Apartments, London, has 157 guestrooms, all of which are decorated traditionally with soft beige carpet throughout and either floral or checked bedspreads. Beds have Egyptian cotton sheets and padded headboards. Traditional English leather-topped chests are provided as bedside tables. The room temperature, the lighting and the do not disturb sign can all be remotely operated from a console by the bed. Bang and Olufsen televisions allow guests to watch cable TV, browse a film library, play video games, DVDs or CDs, and access the Internet (surcharge) via a keyboard provided. Bathrooms are marble throughout and feature heated towel rails and power showers. Neutrogena bath and beauty products and bathrobes are provided.

DINING:
Damask Restaurant - The menu is simple, modern British cuisine, featuring plenty of fish, seafood, and vegetarian options, all prepared with organic vegetables.

Whisky Bar - This bar specializes in single malt whisky with 157 types on offer. A wide variety of cigars is also available, as are cocktails, soft drinks, and snacks. Guests mingle at the bar or relax on the large leather sofas. Open all day until late evening.

The Study Lounge - Light meals, snacks, and afternoon tea are on offer as well as children's meals.