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The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

5.0 star property
Georgian London hotel in London City Centre with business center
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Lobby lounge, alfresco dining, open daily
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Bloomsbury Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Alfresco dining
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Housekeeping
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  • Room service
    Room serviceRoom service
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Laundry
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  • Bar
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Map
WC1E 6HG, England, London, 21 Gower Street, Bloomsbury
  • Popular LocationRussell Square4 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe British Museum6 min walk
  • Popular LocationTrafalgar Square4 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LHR-Heathrow)53 min drive
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Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Townhouse King

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Bloomsbury Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Bloomsbury Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Bloomsbury Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Bloomsbury King Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Townhouse Single Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Townhouse Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

London

The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World is located in London City Centre, a neighborhood in London, and is near a metro station. The British Museum and Natural History Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Covent Garden Market and Marble Arch. London Eye and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum are not to be missed.
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What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 4 min walk
  • The British Museum - 6 min walk
  • Leicester Square - 15 min walk
  • Trafalgar Square - 4 min drive
  • Piccadilly Circus - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Goodge Street Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • Tottenham Court Road Station - 8 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Egyptian Exhibition - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Eggslut - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Jack Horner - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Boutique hotel near The British Museum
Located close to Covent Garden Market and Leicester Square, The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. The on-site restaurant, The Alchemy Bar, features al fresco dining and light fare. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.
Other perks include:
  • Tour/ticket assistance, free newspapers, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, meeting rooms, and a porter/bellhop
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 50 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 28-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Alchemy Bar

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1775
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 28-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Academy Hotel London
Academy London
The Academy Hotel London
The Academy London, England
Academy Hotel
The Academy
The Academy Small Luxury Hotels of the World
The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World Hotel
The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World London
The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Is The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

As of Jun 21, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World on Jun 23, 2024 start from ￥41,236, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM.

What time is check-out at The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World located?

Located in London City Centre, this boutique hotel is within a 5-minute walk of University College London, Tottenham Court Road, and Russell Square. The British Museum and Covent Garden Market are also within 15 minutes. Goodge Street Underground Station is only a 4-minute walk and Russell Square Underground Station is 8 minutes.

The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 287 out of 483 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 483 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 483 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 483 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 483 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived at the hotel having had our suitcases stolen elsewhere - the staff were lovely and very helpful. Our room was very comfortable and the hotel is a little gem which resurrected our mini break! Breakfast was very good and again staff members friendly and very professional. We Will definitely stay again here. Special mention to Felix and Miguel on front desk!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shuishan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service is excellent. The location is great, just next to the British Museum.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Xanthia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There were mice in the room we changed rooms and saw another
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Erin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The walls are very thin, so you can hear every noise. The rooms were also very stuffy and hot, only one attendant was helpful with this issue on our last night.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Elegant property. Excellently situated for British Museum, theatres and Kings Cross. Very good continental breakfast. Quiet, charming bar for a light informal meal.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

C B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Romantic Theatre Break
Great location - 15 mins from Covent GArden. Lovely room , with plenty of space, sofa and lovely shower. Staff attentive and a very nice continental breakfast. Breakfast staff in particular were lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location between the museum and the main London train station , great staff and excellent breakfast. Rooms are a little small and older but quiet. Enjoyed the stay there
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024