It was my partner's birthday recently and as a treat we got a good deal on Secret Escapes to stay at the Athenaeum Hotel in London. A 5 star hotel of 1950s origin, the whole place was quite modern in feel. The staff were very welcoming and even arranged for a little birthday cake to be brought up to celebrate.
The room was spacious, the bed was very large and the bathroom was clean and covered in mirrors. We found the room very comfortable, enjoyed having several seats and a large bed, and all the other usual amenities. The mini bar was well stocked (though we chose not to use it) and we did the usual hotel thing of getting straight into the free dressing gowns as soon as we arrived.
Situated right next to Green Park (above, the view from our window, almost looking out on the Park itself), the hotel was an ideal base for our weekend plans in general - a trip to Sticks and Sushi at Covent Garden and a jaunt round the Natural History Museum. We also enjoyed a trip to the hotel's very famous and well stocked Whisky Lounge later in the evening; the place was relaxed, calm and had an excellent drinks list. My partner was able to try a new dram and I was able to relax in a comfortable atmosphere, which was well attended by their lounge staff.
The only downside to the Athenaeum was, unfortunately, their Breakfast. We were on a indulgence streak and chose to have Breakfast in Bed, but sadly it left much to be desired. I enjoyed my hot chocolate (not always offered on Breakfast menus) but the portions provided were not very generous. For example, we requested English Muffins for 2 - and were presented with a single muffin, cut in half. For what was not a cheap breakfast, this was disappointing.
This hotel is very pleasing and I would recommend it for a treat - even return, if I found a similarly good deal to stay again. I would probably go out for breakfast, though.
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