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The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

5.0 star property
Step into an urban oasis where art and history meet modern comfort. Indulge in light fare on a charming patio or explore nearby landmarks.

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Lobby lounge, al fresco dining, open daily
Interior
Bloomsbury Suite
Exterior
Terrace/patio
VIP Access

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$411
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb

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Room options

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

Townhouse Double

Highlights

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

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Bloomsbury Suite

Bloomsbury Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - queen
Premium bedding
  • 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 curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Townhouse Single Room

Townhouse Single Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

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

  • ‪Great Court Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Egyptian Exhibition - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Eggslut - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪PaStation - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 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 Covent Garden Market, 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 reception.
Other perks include:
  • Free newspapers, a porter/bellboy and luggage storage
  • A TV in reception, tour/ticket information and a front desk safe
  • A banquet hall, coffee/tea in reception and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 50 individually furnished rooms feature comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/bath combinations
  • 28-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, 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 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
  • 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • 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: 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 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

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 any lifts

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 3 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World on 9 Feb 2025 start from AU$410.85, 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.

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?

Checkout 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. 334 out of 561 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 561 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 561 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 561 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 561 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Clean, attentive staff, lovely atmosphere. Nice little oasis.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to west end!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wieske

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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

Mona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in a small but very well appointed room. The decor is very warm and cozy and the staff were all lovely. Housekeeping also did a great job. Would definitely book there again
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Duncan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok. Room too hot an too small.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful and located in a great area. The breakfast was plentiful and High quality, nice complimentary drinks in the room and staff were really lovely. However my single room in the basement was a disappointment- small issues like no plug for the hairdryer (or extension lead) anywhere near a mirror, really noisy air con unit in a very hot room, and poor lighting (nothing bright enough to work in), meant I sadly had a very poor nights’ sleep and didn’t enjoy the stay experience as much as I’d anticipated.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joely

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Thank you for a wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mish

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Reception staff were really helpful and when we were given a room on the 3rd floor were happy to move us as the stairs were very steep and narrow. There isnt a lift. Breakfast was very nice and service excellent. Bar service wasnt very good and a very very small space. It was nice but i wouldnt stay again and for the price we were very disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully renovated old property. Very comfortable stay. Very helpful staff. Quiet and convenient area of London close to the British Museum. We have stayed here several times
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terrance

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A right proper place for an American to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is attractive and well-maintained. The staff is excellent: helpful, friendly, and very professional. High marks to the house-keeping staff, the front desk, and the breakfast servers. I deliberately chose the hotel so that I could walk back and forth to the British Museum. Other significant museums were easily available by public transportation, Uber, or cab. Some shopping is available on Tottingham Road, near-by. More extensive shopping and vibrant nightlife are found in other parts of town.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

lucy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room smells badly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Judy, Winnetka

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming hotel in a nice neighborhood. Staff was courteous, especially Felix, who helped answer a lot of my questions, being our first time to London.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good place to stay cozy feels homey
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Comfortable Beds & Spacious Rooms
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
5.0