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The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

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Luxury
VIP Access
5.0 star property
8.8

Excellent

Serene elegance in the city heart

Charming and elegant, this boutique hotel offers a serene retreat amidst bustling city attractions, theaters, and parks. Delight in the cozy rooms, beautiful garden, and exceptional service, ensuring a luxurious and memorable stay.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is ￥34,884
￥41,861 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17

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About the neighborhood

Map
WC1E 6HG, England, London, 21 Gower Street, Bloomsbury

What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The British Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Leicester Square - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪GAIL's Bakery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Jack Horner, Holborn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Life Goddess - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Boutique hotel near Russell Square
Located close to The British Museum 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:
  • A front-desk safe, free newspapers, and meeting rooms
  • Multilingual staff, a porter/bellhop, and a banquet hall
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
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.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking; discounts 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
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1775
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

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: 3:00 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 at the property

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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 Nov 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World on Nov 16, 2025 start from ￥34,884, 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: 3:00 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, Russell Square, and Tottenham Court Road. The British Museum and Leicester Square are also within 15 minutes. Goodge Street Underground Station is only a 4-minute walk and Russell Square Underground Station is 8 minutes.

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Reviews

The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 391 out of 654 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 654 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 654 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 654 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 654 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very attentive and the hotel is perfect! Breakfast was really nice too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terhi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historical property near the British Museum
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abeer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the place. Staff all friendly and nice.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

KAORU

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a compact room, but it was functional and easy to use, and I didn't feel stressed. The environment was quiet, and it was convenient since the station was nearby. Unfortunately, my lack of English skills made it difficult to communicate about tips and transportation on the last day. I will study English more.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Tiny room.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location , great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Excellent staff, but some rooms and bathrooms are very small. No elevator. The breakfast is minimal with no hot items except tea/coffee unless you pay extra.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unbelievably wonderful service from an outstanding team that wanted us to be comfortable and satisfied. Shoutout to Felix, Doran, Amila and seriously the entire team (not all names I caught but you are here). Convenient work and sitting areas. Lovely outside patio and bar. Rooms really comfortable (big fan of Elemis so thumbs up there). Thank you will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

London Base....

My second time to stay in the hotel, I really like the vibe and the location is Great. Si Easy to get to from TCR tube station. 10min Walk. The rooms are compact and you have to climb a few sets of stairs to get there about 4 or 5 flights to my room. Last Time I was on ground floor, but no big deal at the same time. Full sized bathroom with shower 🚿 nice bar and courtyard area outdoor for summer drinks. Got complimentary drinks as I didn't get one last time because there was a slight delay with my room last time. Complimentary soft drinks mini bar and Continental breakfast in the morning which is nice. Coffee ☕ or tea ☕ and usual cereal 🥣 and pastries 🥐 etc. really Nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at this property. Every part of the experience was impeccable…staff, service, cleanliness, luxurious accommodations. It was a little haven in the bustle of London.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a great place to stay. From my early arrival on Saturday morning (to drop my bag) until my departure two days later, I loved my time at The Academy. Much as this hotel has many excellent features; *a convenient location for the west end, *great nearby transport links, *a beautifully decorated room, *breakfast included with the room, *free drinks in the fridge, *pod coffee maker *comfortable public rooms *a garden space to chill, the best quality of this hotel is its staff. Every member of the team I met in reception, housekeeping and in the dining room was so helpful and looked genuinely happy to be there. Smiles were immediate and warm. I very much hope to stay here again. Hx
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful boutique find

Great boutique hotel in a quiet hamlet of London, walkable to all major Ashens, including the British museum, which was right around the corner. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

fiona

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was tiny - but location is great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alena Mari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable beds. Very cute property in a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antonios

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect. How hotels should be

Perfect location. Beautiful hotel. Great toiletries and service. The gentleman at check out was superb. I will def return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sante

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy place to stay. Staff makes everything easy. Good location. Reasonable prices.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ciarán

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

London Aug 24

This hotel is in a great location in Bloomsbury, but tucked away on a quiet street. The public areas are relaxed and comfortable and the outside space is fantastic. The bar and restaurant are perfect for the type of hotel. The rooms are very comfortable and well decorated, and the bathrooms are clean with plenty of amenities. I will return.
Lounge
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. All of our requests were attended to immediately. Room was well laid out with everything you need. Location was excellent as it was close to restaurants and the tube. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

roy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disappointing for a a small luxury hotel. Place was in ok shape and the room we had was good but it felt more like a B&B rather Than a hotel The breakfast included was really miserable Two types of store bought salami , same with packet cheese, hard boiled eggs cereal and good bread. A hot breakfast is 15 pounds extra Not good enough for a luxury hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, staff very kind and attentive, hard working, did everything necessary to help us. Third floor room was a great choice for less noise from other rooms. Breakfast was great, boiled eggs were included in price, coffee was great, abundance of fresh fruits, breads, pastries. Cozy bed and great quality linens. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I thought the room was suitable, the location was excellent, a delicious breakfast was included, but be aware that there are no elevators. The stairs might be a problem for some--carrying luggage was challenging, and we had to ask for help from the staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you like staying in a small hotel, this is a nice one. It's particularly good for theater lovers as you can walk home in the evening after seeing a show. It is very clean. The single rooms are very small--no place to put my suitcase for example--and the breakfast just passable. And yet I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My Academy experience

Overall nice boutique hotel, friendly staff, nice breakfast and convenient location. Main issue was not keeping up with amenities (room service and bar/wine items). Regardless, we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Erin

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