The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

5.0 star property
Georgian London hotel in London City Centre with business centre

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The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

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Lobby lounge, al fresco dining, open daily
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Bloomsbury Suite
Al fresco dining

Overview of The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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21 Gower Street, Bloomsbury, London, England, WC1E 6HG
  • Popular LocationRussell Square4 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe British Museum6 min walk
  • Popular LocationTrafalgar Square4 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LHR-Heathrow)48 min drive

Room options

Townhouse King

Highlights

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

Bloomsbury Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Bloomsbury Suite

Highlights

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

Bloomsbury King Room

Highlights

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

Townhouse Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

London

The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World places you in the centre of London, steps from University College London and within a short 5-minute stroll of Russell Square. Highlights at this boutique hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The Alchemy Bar is the hotel's own lobby lounge, serving drinks along with light fare. Business travelers can take advantage of meeting rooms and a business centre. Added amenities include free WiFi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this London City Centre hotel include Tottenham Court Road and The British Museum.

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

Georgian London hotel in London City Centre with business centre
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and tour or ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

This Georgian London hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1775
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World offers 50 accommodations with iPod docking stations and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. 28-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, dressing gowns, slippers and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 transport

  • No on-site 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • 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 lift

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

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

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
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The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World London
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 26 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World on 28 Apr 2024 start from AU$389.68, including 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.

What makes The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

No, The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 277 out of 470 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 470 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 470 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 470 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 470 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

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Bloomsbury Suite was fabulous!
This hotel was a fabulous experience. We managed to bag the Bloomsbury Suite for 60% off during the down season. I checked the reservation again and saw that same booking made just a month later than we did would have been 2.5 times the price. Keep an eye out for that deal. The staff at check in were prompt and polite. At check out, they minded our bags until we returned to collect them for our flight. Every time I had a question or a request for towels, toiletries etc. they had it sorted by the time I returned to the room. The room was cleaned each afternoon and turned down each evening. The room itself was spacious and comfortable. A really lovely suite in very central London for an extremely reasonable price. The hotel itself is very nice if a little small. Perfect for couples or people who like to travel low key. There was pleasant looking and busy bar that I didn’t manage to use during my stay. There was a tranquil and cosy library that I did use. A very pleasant place indeed to spend some time. Breakfast was served continental with an option for hot food. My only major complaint was that it was not made fully clear to me at reception that the hot breakfast was an extra charge. It did say on the menu that there was a £15 pound charge for continental and hot breakfast, but having already payed for breakfast online, I assumed that was included. I probably should’ve asked. The breakfast itself was also a little limited but you can forgive that of such a small hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and awesome property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
5* all the way
Have reviewed the academy before but it is worthy of another. To put it simply, if you want 5 star accommodation with 5 star customer service for the duration of your stay in London then stay at this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

HONGBING

Very good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

LINDA

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Scammed by the photos, don’t recommend
Not a 5* hotel. Air-con in the room doesn’t work. Felt slightly scammed by booking a room that “included breakfast” only to discover that if you want an actual hot breakfast you have to pay extra. Walls are paper thin so you can hear everything next door.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for a bit of luxury close to West End theatres. Especially nice to have a small but perfect single room to the same level as larger rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were fabulous. Had an issue with my room and they couldn’t have been more understanding in moving me. Breakfast was tasty, with plenty of options. Near Warren Street underground, an easy walk to Leicester Square, and Store Street just around the corner for wonderful independent coffee shops and wine bars. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A gem of a hotel!
Lovely hotel in the centre of Bloomsbury with a great interior and friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It was in a good location. Walking distance to theatres. Was in a basement room. Carpet quite dirty and the stairs down to both the room and the breakfast room were quite steep which elderly mother find difficult, particularly as there was no handrail down to breakfast room. Wouldn’t class this as a 5* hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023