FirstSuites Score 10.20 out of 10, EMPTYJET 6★
Shangri-La The Shard London
London · United Kingdom
93.2EMPTYJETEMPTYJET Consensus score out of 100$$$$from ~$725 / night
- City
- Wellness
- Urban resort
EMPTYJET RecommendEMPTYJET rank #3192
The Athenaeum Hotel and Residences
Second band: well-established luxury properties with consistent evidence across independent references.
6,234 guest reviews analysed
London, United Kingdom
Distinctions
Global excellence index
Card travel programme
EMPTYJET Consensus
90.7 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 6,234 guest reviews across Tripadvisor, Google, Agoda and Trip.com.
Most noted: rooms.
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 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 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 2026Dining
- 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 2026Spa & wellness
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
- La ListeTop 10002026
- American ExpressThe Hotel Collection
- American Express The Hotel Collection
Location
51.5047, -0.1474 · approximatePosition is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.
Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial8 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields
- WikidataEncyclopedia5 fields
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