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The Academy

5-star property
21 Gower Street, London, England 1800 796 370
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Hotel Description

A luxury stay in the heart of London awaits you at The Academy. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find popular attractions like Russell Square and Oxford Street. Highlights at this boutique hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi.

Flat-screen TVs with digital channels are featured in all 50 individually furnished rooms, and you can enjoy iPod docks, espresso makers and free newspapers. Dining in is an option with 24-hour room service, and minibars provide free refreshments. Premium linens invite a comfortable night's sleep, and you'll find nice touches like bathrobes and slippers. Free bottled water, safes and hairdryers are also available.

The Alchemy Bar is the hotel's own lobby lounge, serving drinks along with light fare. Added amenities include free WiFi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle.

Within a 15-minute walk of this 5-star London City Centre hotel, attractions include The British Museum and BT Tower.

Townhouse King

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$311* Per night/room 17 Nov. - 18 Nov.

Bloomsbury King Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Townhouse Single Room

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Bloomsbury Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

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About the The Academy

Location 21 Gower Street, London, England WC1E 6HG

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. You'll find a business centre on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and tour or ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury The Academy. This Georgian London hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1775
  • Dining venue
  • Bar or lounge
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Offsite parking discounted rates available

Transport

  • Airport: London (LHR-Heathrow) (29.4 km / 18.3 mi)
  • Train station: London Euston Station (1 km / 0.6 mi)
  • Metro station: Goodge Street Underground Station (0.4 km / 0.2 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking:

Room Amenities

The Academy offers 50 forms of air-conditioned accommodation with iPod docking stations and free minibar items. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, a complimentary bathrobe, complimentary 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 espresso makers and a safe. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

  • Stocked minibar (free)
  • iPod dock
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital channels
  • Espresso maker
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

The Alchemy Bar – This lobby lounge only serves light fare.Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).

24-hour room service is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 2 AM
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 75.0 per night.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Additional policies and fees may apply when booking more than 6 rooms. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

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 are 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. No on-site parking is available.

  • No lifts
  • Debit cards not accepted

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children (approximately)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 75.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Academy Hotel London
  • Academy London
  • The Academy Hotel London
  • The Academy London, England
  • Academy Hotel
  • The Academy Hotel
  • The Academy London
  • The Academy Hotel London

Awards & Affiliations

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