INTRODUCING YOUR NEW LONDON HOME: THE TOWNHOUSE RESIDENCES AT THE ATHENAEUM HOTEL

This summer, the iconic Athenaeum Hotel & Residences, in the heart of London’s Mayfair overlooking Green Park, unveils the new Townhouse Residences. A five-star home from home, boasting the royals as neighbours, this 14-bedroom pied-a-terre invites residents to move in and enjoy London, as only Londoners do.

Located on a light-dappled residential side-street, a turn from the Athenaeum’s main entrance and royal Green Park, this elegant mansion once owned by MP and arts patron Henry Hope can be yours for the weekend, or as long as you choose. As you step through the Victorian redbrick façade into your own private mosaic-tiled entrance, your senses will be restored by a pervasive peace and tranquillity. Ascend the period staircase choosing from one or two-bedroom residences: each with lounge and kitchenette, and luxurious bedrooms all with interconnecting options for your personal configuration. Designed by the award-winning Martin Hulbert; the creative visionary behind The Grove Hotel, Coworth Park, Barnsley House, Chewton Glen Treehouses and Cliveden; the Townhouse Residences offer space, light and copious amounts of English charm. Hulbert’s elegant, natural palette is punctuated by contrasting tones of warm amber and cool teal which complement the natural light flooding the 37ft bay windows, along with flashes of eccentric British brilliance including Hulbert’s own Sussex landscapes and photography of Mayfair icons.

Drawing upon the Athenaeum’s Art-Deco influence; Herringbone, deep silks, plush velvets, copper and leather are abundant and used to create a stylish yet supremely comfortable setting. Large traditional fireplaces decorated with eclectic objets-de-art, are framed by stylish Gubi chairs to form the centerpiece to the Residence’s living spaces.

Hulbert explains: “The history of the property and location have been a major source of inspiration. The design aesthetic is classically English with eccentric touches and creates a feeling of space, light and views, with plenty of nods to Mayfair and Green Park. Whilst at the hotel we are dealing with predominantly functional spaces, with the Residences we want to create a home from home and imbue the space with personality adding plenty of bespoke touches and ensuring the lighting is just right.”

Ideal for longer-stays, large groups and families, residents will find the kitchenettes and dining areas perfectly formed and fully equipped with every detail to create a true home away from home. However if ‘rest and recuperation’ are the only articles on the menu, guests can enjoy the benefit of the Athenaeum Hotel’s room service supplied by Michelin-starred chefs Chris & Jeff Galvin.

Stylish, bathrooms fitted with intelligent Toto sanitaryware and rain showers provide a luxurious and efficient environment whilst Espa provides the in-room spa experience.

Technology is intuitive and discreet with 55-inch televisions, Bose bespoke charging docks for the room controls and conveniently located internationally compatible sockets. Residents can benefit from the best of both worlds feeling safe and secure in their private home with video-phone entry as well as enjoying the luxury of the Athenaeum’s 24-hour concierge and twice daily housekeeping service.

With Buckingham Palace moments away, the Athenaeum’s Townhouse Residences are ideal for exploring the capital’s key landmarks by foot. Green Park, Piccadilly, Hyde Park, Burlington Arcade, Fortnum & Mason, the Royal Academy of Arts and bustling Shepherd’s Market are all within easy walking distance.

Says Athenaeum Hotel & Residences’ General Manager, Bernard Murphy, “The Athenaeum’s ethos is to make every stay individual and personal. With our new Residences, guests have the perfect opportunity to truly curate and privatise their stay; from adapting their room configuration and enjoying a discreet, private entrance to choosing whether to prepare their own meals or letting the Michelin-starred Galvin brothers do it for them. We’re really excited to launch this development and see it being particularly successful in meeting the needs of our long-stay guests”.

The Athenaeum Townhouse Residences are launching in July and are available to book now. Prices start from £720 including VAT per room per night. Book online or call Milena our reservation concierge to arrange your visit.