The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences on Pall Mall presents a polished, family‑friendly option in the heart of Mayfair, offering high‑end rooms and serviced apartments alongside a conspicuous 10‑storey living wall that faces Green Park. In a review, Lifestyle & Digital Editor Sophie Hines described the hotel as unpretentious and welcoming, noting staff who made space for a young child and a buzzing lobby atmosphere that contrasts with more formal Mayfair hotels.
The property combines a range of bedrooms and suites with The Residences, a set of serviced apartments that have a separate entrance and full kitchens intended to provide a home‑from‑home experience. Décor throughout the hotel leans toward modern, cosy luxury with bold colours and velvet upholstery. Amenities include a compact basement gym and a terrace planted with flowers and greenery; the terrace sits alongside a busy road but remains a popular spot for drinks and people‑watching.
Food and beverage offerings are anchored by restaurant 116 and a customizable afternoon tea experience. Guests can create a bespoke blend from 45 ingredients, including English‑grown Tregothnan tea and seasonal botanicals such as cherry black and rose petals; the tea is available for an additional charge. Executive Chef Kevin Fawkes oversees a menu of contemporary British dishes that range from burgers and rib‑eye steak to breaded chicken breast and desserts such as sticky toffee pudding and caramel mousse. Reviewers singled out the breakfast — including popular dishes such as avocado and poached eggs on toast — as notable for quality and presentation.
The hotel’s signature living wall begins at street level and rises to the tenth floor, providing a green counterpoint to the stone façades of central London. The Residences, accessed via a separate entrance, are aimed at families and longer stays; the addition of kitchens and more domestic spaces is particularly useful for guests travelling with children, enabling food storage and preparation. Reviewer observations of a family using the public seating and staff responding without fuss underscored the property’s family‑accommodation credentials.
Location is a key selling point. The Athenaeum sits within easy walking distance of Buckingham Palace, St. James’s Park, Green Park, Piccadilly and Regent Street, placing many of London’s major attractions a short stroll away. That proximity, combined with the hotel’s mix of room types and serviced apartments, positions it as suitable for families, couples and travellers who want to be close to central London sights.
Rooms at The Athenaeum start from around £400 a night. The hotel markets itself as a contemporary Mayfair address that retains the area’s sense of occasion while offering more relaxed, family‑minded service than some neighbouring properties. For guests prioritising location, a blend of comfort and accessible family facilities, the property offers a package that balances Mayfair style with modern practicality.