Situated across the
street from Green Park, The Athenaeum Hotel has a rich history and was
originally refurbished and opened for business by the Rank Organisation in the
early seventies.
During the 1970s and
80s, it was reported that more Hollywood movie stars could be seen in The
London Athenaeum, than in the Polo Lounge of The Beverley Hills Hotel.
Independent, award-winning and one of a kind, The Athenaeum is now privately
owned and has recently undergone a multi-million pound refurbishment under the
auspices of Kinnersley Kent Design.
Taking inspiration
from the glamour and prestige of the hotel’s Hollywood past, Kinnersley Kent
Design have created an “authentic deco” aesthetic, referencing the modernist
style of the original 1930s building with a stunning new bronze facade, and
establishing a modern Art Deco interior throughout.
The new brand ethos
“stay individual” is brought to life in all aspects of the design, with an
eclectic mix of classic and contemporary British and European furniture used
across the impressive lobby, 134 en-suite bedrooms and 12 luxurious suites.
As part of the
recent refurbishment, the lobby area has been opened up and features a rich,
indulgent palette that highlights the importance of natural light and achieves
an effortlessly authentic, Art Deco ambience.
Introducing an
element of contrast, Kinnersley Kent Design opted for solid oak herringbone
flooring from Havwoods in a decadently dark finish that unites The Athenaeum’s
lobby, social spaces and acclaimed restaurant with a cohesive design vision and
statement aesthetic.
