From Darkest Peru to Mayfair: Athenaeum Hotel & Apartments' Paddington Bear Package and Afternoon Tea

London, England, January 11, 2015 (Newswire.com) - In celebration of the upcoming North American release of the new ‘Paddington’ movie (in theaters on January 16th), adapted from the classic story about a lost bear with a penchant for Marmalade sandwiches, the athenaeum hotel and apartments is pleased to offer a special Paddington Bear Break especially for families on holiday.

At home with Paddington Bear

The athenaeum has teamed up with Action Medical Research, the charity for which Paddington has been an official mascot for over 30 years, to offer guests who book the Paddington package a limited edition Paddington watercolor print. The previously unpublished paintings of Paddington were illustrated by Peggy Fortnum and the prints have been signed by the creator of Paddington, Michael Bond.

What a wonderful chance for fans of the classic tale to own a piece of Paddington history. Each image has been limited to a worldwide edition of 495 prints, making them a rare and collectable item.

The Paddington Bear Break includes one of three limited edition prints, a Paddington afternoon tea for the family as well as a stay in one of the hotel’s luxurious suites or exclusive apartments. This package is available from £568 (approximately $885.00) including VAT.

The athenaeum is a true family friendly hotel; from the dedicated kids concierge, which has special recommendations and games for children of all ages, to milk and cookies at bedtime, nothing is too much trouble. No wonder so many families call it their home from home in London.

Paddington Tea

Paddington famously kept a supply of marmalade sandwiches under his hat, but there are plenty of other ways for Paddington to get his paws sticky at the athenaeum. The Paddington tea is a great way to celebrate the family friendly nature of the athenaeum and the film release of the classic children’s story. What’s more, for every Paddington tea booked, the hotel will donate £5 to Action Medical Research.

To take advantage of any of these fantastic offers or for more information on The Athenaeum Hotel & Apartments please call the toll-free reservation number at 1-800-335-3300 or visit: www.athenaeumhotel.com  Travel professional may book via GDS (chain code YX)

Media contact:  Sharon A. McCoy, mccoygrp@aol.com,  215-674-1217

Notes to Editors:

Paddington packages include a night in an apartment or suite, a Paddington print, a Paddington afternoon tea and is priced at £568 (approximately $885.00)

The Paddington Tea is priced at £39.50  (approximately $62.00) per person with £5 (approximately $8.00) automatically donated to Action Medical Research

The tea is available from now until end of March 2015

All room rates are subject to availability, include VAT, and are not available in conjunction with other offers. This offer may be subject to blackout periods.

 The Athenaeum Hotel & Apartments is a five star, family owned hotel in the heart of Mayfair with excellent facilities for those travelling with friends, family or for business. Within easy walking distance of the stylish shops of Mayfair or the fashionable West End, it’s a distinguished and characterful hotel from which to explore London.