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The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

5.0 star property
Georgian hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Lobby
Lobby lounge, al fresco dining, open daily
Library

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$414
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Explore the area

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21 Gower Street, Bloomsbury, London, England, WC1E 6HG
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, The British Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Piccadilly Circus
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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

Townhouse Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Bloomsbury King Room

Bloomsbury King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Bloomsbury Suite

Bloomsbury Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Townhouse Double

Townhouse Double

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Bloomsbury Twin Room

Bloomsbury Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Bloomsbury Single

Bloomsbury Single

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin 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 Wi-Fi 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 - 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
  • ‪The Life Goddess - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Georgian hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
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 multilingual staff 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 shower, bathrobes, 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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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 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
  • Banquet hall
  • 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
  • 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

  • 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 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
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 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World on 16 Nov 2025 start from AU$414.04, 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 3:00 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.