No need to leave your canine friend behind when traveling  abroad to London.   The Athenaeum Hotel & Apartments, a singularly chic, family-owned five-star hotel in Mayfair, welcomes all creatures great and small.  

            Known as “your London home,” The Athenaeum extends a warm welcome to man and woman best friend.  Fido and Fifi can join their owners in the luxury property's communal areas as well as in any of the perfectly appointed 164 room, suites and apartments.

            To make everyone feel more at home, the hotel's concierge team provides dog-walking maps for Green Park, Hyde Park and Regents Park – all a stone's throw away. 

            According to Jeremy Hopkins, The Athenaeum's general manager, “We've collaborated with hip London designers Hiro + Wolf, who recently unveiled their collection during London Fashion Week, of 'haute paw-ture' at a fun doggie fashion show held at the hotel.   We recognize that our clientele is very stylish and sophisticated, so we want to ensure our furry guests have the best that fashion can offer while they are in town.”

            So now, fashionable canine visitors can borrow (or purchase) Hiro + Wolf designer coats, collars, leads, travel rugs and even beds.

            The Athenaeum's apartments are perfect for owners traveling with their furry friend.  With their own front door directly opposite Green Park, the apartments offer independence and additional space for guests as well as access to all the five-star services of the hotel.  Whether staying for one night or longer, dog-owners and dogs alike will feel like Mayfair residents in a flexible, secluded location.

The athenaeum, London

Located in fashionable Mayfair—across from Green Park, just steps from Buckingham Palace and the best shopping in London—The athenaeum is a family-owned and family-friendly five-star 164-room hotel known for its exterior vertical garden wall and the Apartments at The athenaeum.  The 18 one-bedroom apartments are ideal for business travelers and families, offering overnight and long-term guests the space, convenience and privacy of their own home along with all the five-star amenities of the hotel. The athenaeum also features the athenaeum Spa; the Restaurant; the Garden Room, home to an award-winning afternoon tea;  and the Whisky Bar, which offers the most extensive selection of whiskies in London.   Other hotel highlights include complimentary Wi-Fi, minibar snacks and all children 12 and under who are staying at The Athenaeum can enjoy one complimentary meal from the specially designed kids menu with each adult meal purchased. Further information can be found at www.athenaeumhotel.com or info@athenaeumhotel.com, 116 Piccadilly, Mayfair, London W1J 7BJ.  The toll free reservation number is 1-800-335-3300.  Travel professionals may book via GDS (chain code YX).