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The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

21 Gower Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 6HG, United Kingdom

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The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Welcome to The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World, a chic 5-star gem nestled in the heart of Bloomsbury, London! Just a quick 0.9mi away from the vibrant city center, our hotel's premier location makes it the perfect launchpad for your London adventures. For as low as $216 a night, you can soak in the luxury and comfort our establishment offers, with 2,074 glowing reviews from previous guests who rave about their experiences.

Step into a world of sophistication and convenience with a suite of fabulous amenities tailored to enhance your stay! Savor a delightful breakfast each morning, stay connected with free Wi-Fi, or unwind with room service while indulging in the live music performances (just a small extra charge). Whether you're mingling in the garden, kicking back on the terrace, or utilizing the complimentary business center, The Academy has everything you need for a memorable getaway.

Our dedicated 24-hour front desk staff is here to cater to your every whim, whether you’re inquiring about the best local attractions at the tour desk or arranging for airport shuttle services. Take advantage of our extra charge amenities like parking and meeting facilities, making it ideal for both leisure travelers and business visitors. With so much on offer, prep yourself for an unforgettable stay at The Academy, where luxury and comfort dance hand in hand!

Dining at The Academy is a delightful experience you won’t want to miss! Our on-site restaurant, The Alchemy, serves up mouthwatering British cuisine crafted from the finest local ingredients. Whether you're tucking into a hearty English breakfast to kickstart your day or enjoying an intimate dinner under the soft glow of candlelight, each dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds. The chic ambiance of the restaurant provides the ideal backdrop for both casual meals and celebratory gatherings, guaranteeing that every mealtime feels a bit special!

As you explore the vibrant Bloomsbury area, you'll discover a plethora of nearby attractions just waiting for your eager footsteps. Immerse yourself in literary history at the British Museum, a mere stone's throw away, or wander through the lush greenery of Russell Square and soak in the local atmosphere. The Academy’s tour desk staff are always on hand to offer insider tips and recommendations, ensuring you experience the best of what London has to offer. From captivating theater performances to charming cafes, this area is brimming with possibilities for delightful discoveries at every turn!

After a day of exploration, retreat to your luxurious accommodations at The Academy, where relaxation meets style. Our diverse selection of room types, from intimate Single Rooms for solo travelers to spacious family-friendly Townhouses, means you can find the perfect fit for your needs. Each room is designed to provide a peaceful sanctuary, complete with plush bedding and modern amenities, ensuring sweet dreams after your London escapades. Here, every moment is curated for your comfort and enjoyment, making The Academy not just a place to stay, but a destination to cherish.

Closest airports

London City Airport

8.1mi

London Heathrow Airport

14.4mi

London Gatwick Airport

25.3mi

Luton Airport

26.5mi

London Stansted Airport

29.7mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Business center

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Bar

Tour desk

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Garden

Free toiletries

Rooms

Bloomsbury Suite in The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

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Bloomsbury Suite

1 Double Bed

1 Sofa Bed

345 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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Escape to the luxurious Bloomsbury Suite, a spacious and stylish suite designed for ultimate comfort. With a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning, this suite offers the perfect retreat for a family of three or a couple seeking a touch of elegance during their stay in our hotel.

Townhouse King Room in The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

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Townhouse, King

1 Double Bed

225 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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Experience the comfort and elegance of our Townhouse King Room, featuring a spacious 226 sqft of stylish and well-appointed space. Unwind in the luxury of a private bathroom, relax in front of a flat-screen TV, and enjoy a restful night's sleep on the comfortable double bed.

Bloomsbury King Room in The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

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Bloomsbury, King

1 Queen Size Bed

225 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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Welcome to our Bloomsbury King Room, a spacious and stylish double room perfect for two adults. Enjoy a comfortable Queen size bed, a private bathroom, and modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and free toiletries.

Bloomsbury Twin in The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

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Bloomsbury, 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

225 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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Welcome to the Bloomsbury Twin room, a spacious retreat for two featuring twin beds, a private bathroom, and a flat-screen TV. Enjoy the comfort of air conditioning and pamper yourself with free toiletries. It's the perfect haven for a relaxing stay in the heart of the city.

Townhouse Single Room in The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

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Townhouse, Single

1 Twin Bed

150 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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Introducing our cozy Townhouse Single Room, perfect for solo travelers looking for comfort and convenience. With its private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning, this room has all the amenities you need for a relaxing stay. Enjoy a refreshing shower, indulge in our free toiletries, and unwind with a good night's sleep on our comfortable twin bed.

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

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Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

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1 King Size Bed

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Room - 2 Bed

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

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Townhouse

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

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Twin Room

1 Twin Bed

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1 King Size Bed

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Guest reviews

8.2

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Featured reviews:

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Garry

8.2

January 2023

Nice feel, small and well presented boutique hotel.

only real issue was the bed. Given what you are paying for us mainly a good nights sleep it was very disappointing. Room 38, the mattress is obviously old as one side has dropped and seems like your in a pit where your bum goes meaning it’s really bad for your back no matter what your position. Unfortunately, I wasn’t asked at checkout about my stay or I would have discussed the matter. it’s not something that could have been solved without moving g rooms and after a long day not convenient at 11,30pm. A real shame tbh from what was bar a good stay.

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Jennifer

8.2

August 2023

Nice breakfast and lovely bar area. Very nice desk staff too. Great location! I had a nice desk too.

My room was a bit loud, with lots of doors banging, knocking sounds, and perhaps people stomping or falling (?) on the nearby stairs. I was always woken up several times each night, even with white noise on. It was quiet for people noise though (no music or talking noise). My room also had not very bright lighting and was a bit dim, no lamp or plug by the bed, and there were a lot of devices on the walls/ceiling (smoke detectors or whatnot) with really bright lights so the room was never pitch dark.

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Lorraine

9.1

September 2023

Excellent location, lovely breakfast, comfortable bed. Some exceptional staff members who went above and beyond, especially Lediana at breakfast and Felix on reception. Rooms are well appointed with all that you need but just need a bit of tlc. Bathroom products from Elemis are a nice touch.

Rooms were cramped, tiny bathroom, needed attention to detail. If you do turn down service do it every night not randomly. Paintwork needs attention. Top ups of tea/coffee/milk not always done. Bar staff need training. It felt like too many members of staff were in training and not enough knew what they were doing.

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Darryl

8.2

September 2023

The common areas are excellent, luxurious, well considered, relaxing, there is a courtyard garden, a library, bar and sitting room, as well as the reception lounge. Rooms are similarly well furnished and supplied with a good range of teas, a nespresso machine, and biscuits.. plus complimentary bottled water in the minibar. staff are extremely professional and courteous. Breakfast each morning is exceptional, the continental version is buffet style but coffee and tea are brought to your table, and a hot breakfast is offered.

There is no lift... no lift... unless you are on the ground floor you will have to negotiate the staircase to your room each time you wish to leave... admittedly the staff are very quick to offer to assist with luggage... but if you are unfortunate enough to be on the 3rd floor (ground, first, second, third... the top floor) that is a lot of steps to manage. I would suggest making sure you have a room on the ground or first floor.. I loved this hotel but that is the only way i would stay here again.

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Hazel

10

August 2023

All the staff were helpful and polite, smiling and friendly. The room was very nice, clean and comfortable.Air con was great and was used to cool down on my return from sightseeing. Breakfast was good and the breakfast room was comfortable with a good choice on offer. There were soft drinks in the.in room fridge.Tea and Coffee station. Hairdryer, slippers, dressing gown, toiletries by Elemis, thick fluffy towels and a brilliant shower.The bed was so comfortable, lots of lighting options and a large T.V which I used for relaxing music. Housekeeping staff visited daily leaving little treats, on a particularly warm dsy the lady had put on the air conditioning and on my return it was heaven to walk into and to find a chocolate and pillow spray. Nice touch. I used room service one evening and thoroughly enjoyef my meal after a very tiring day walking miles around the sights.

I had requested a ground floor room or as close as possible, I have a condition that can badly affect my joints making stairs difficult at times. I had a room 3 flights of stairs up, fortunately I managed ,but it could have been a mountain to climb if I suffered a flare up, thankfully I didn't. I am an older person and a handrail down the staircase to the breakfast room would also have been useful. On arrival my case was carried up to my room which I was grateful for .

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John

10

August 2023

As always the attention to detail and service by staff which is just the way it is and as a comfortable natural matter of course, vs many US properties. Kind of fun with all the little nooks and crannies throughout from access to rooms, the various seating areas inside and out and around the small intimate bar. Continental breakfast buffet was more than adequate with it's fresh offerings and variety, including various coffees to order. I found the location nice with Tube access, shops restaurants all really close, around the corner mostly, as well as in keeping with my visit to London plan for sites pubs etc. It was about 1 1/2 miles N of Westminster Bridge, maybe .7 N of Piccadilly Circus for landmarks. My wife would've loved the addition of robes, which I didn't have a lot of time to make us of. Also the comp drinks in fridge were a great touch. Sheet turndown, a chocolate, bag delivery to room very addition too. I need to mention although small room, a full size ironing board, decent size closet and several drawers. Wish I could've sampled the dinner menu as well.

Have to laugh about the loo, toilet in bathroom. I can only imagine me being 300# vs 215. The towel heating rack is basically up against the toilet, with toilet paper holder back from that. I would drape the large plush towel over the entire hot assembly to not get burned, as well as take the toilet paper off the holder and set it on top of the towel covered rack for access.

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Helen

8.2

June 2023

Breakfast was excellent. Air conditioning was excellent. The staff were mostly very helpful

I paid extra to be transferred to a larger room ( which I thought I had ordered). This transfer also allowed us to have rooms close together which had not been allocated from the original request. We were held up a little when leaving ( Taxi waiting) as one of the chaps at reception did not seem to think we had paid. This was done and receipted earlier after breakfast. I found this slightly irritating and embarrasing

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Niamh

10

July 2023

Myself and my husband stayed here across our wedding weekend. The staff, in particular Ida and Mary, were exceptionally helpful. They did everything in their power to ensure our bridal party, beauty artist and family members were comfortable and catered for on the morning of the wedding. Staff assigned us a room which allowed us to get ready for the day ahead with ease, and we really appreciated all their help and flexibility. We’ll always think fondly of the Academy! Thank you :)

We were initially dismayed to see the external scaffolding but this simply couldn’t be helped, and ultimately doesn’t detract from your stay.

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Amy

8.2

October 2022

I took the new Elizabeth Line from the H airport to center of London and walked 7-8 mins to the hotel. It is an excellent location. The night staff were so nice and friendly. The kitchen (breakfast room) were kept very clean. The staff there were also very nice. After the first day they remember what I drink in the morning. There were decent amount of choices for breakfast.

However I did not realize my bedroom was so small approx. 10 sqm room with a twin bed. So I almost fell off the bed a few times during my 9 days stay at the hotel. Furthermore since the bed is lined against the wall, I think most people sleep on the outer side which make the bed sagging and so it is more prone to roll off the bed as you turn while your sleep. The breakfast variety did not change at all for the 9 days that I was there. My recommendation is that we should make some changes every 3 days.

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Lyna

9.1

August 2023

Location was great. Tram line opposite property which takes you straight to the main train station. Very clean. Very helpful and friendly staff. Fabulous breakfast and a nice spa facility. Very clean.

Superior double was too small. Had to climb over our two suitcases. Bathroom modern and good products however, it doesn’t take much to get the floor very wet because of the design. This seems to be a problem in a few hotels we stayed at in Italy.

Points of Interest Around The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Attractions

Ambassadors Theatre

0.5mi

Queen's Theatre

0.6mi

Sir John Soane's Museum

0.6mi

Lyric Theatre London

0.7mi

Duchess Theatre

0.7mi

Novello Theatre

0.8mi

Lyceum Theatre

0.8mi

Her Majesty's Theatre

0.9mi

Gabriel's Wharf

1.3mi

Bomber Command Memorial

1.4mi

Lambeth Palace

1.8mi

Primrose Hill

1.8mi

Lord's Cricket Ground

1.9mi

Ascot

24.8mi

Rochester

28.7mi

Restaurants

The Alchemy

Cuisines

  • British

Amenities of The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Restaurant

Business center

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Bar

Tour desk

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Garden

Free toiletries

Stay rules - The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World permits check-ins after 02:00 PM and expects check-outs to be completed by 11:00 AM.

Does The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World provide parking options?

Yes, there is parking available at The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World. The parking is a public parking facility located nearby to the hotel. Please note that parking reservation is not possible in advance, and it is available at a cost of £33 per day.

What are the rates at The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

For The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World, room prices kick off at $216. Remember, prices can fluctuate depending on room type and availability dates. Input your dates for definitive prices.

What are the room types available at The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

The Academy hotel offers a variety of rooms including Townhouse King Rooms, Bloomsbury King Rooms, Bloomsbury Suites, Bloomsbury Twins, and Townhouse Single Rooms. All rooms are non-smoking. The rooms can accommodate either 1 or 2 adults, with some rooms having the option to accommodate 1 child. The bed sizes range from twin beds to queen and double beds, with some suites also including a sofa bed.

How can guests spend their time at The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

At The Academy hotel, guests can indulge in a variety of leisure activities during their stay. They can enjoy live music performances in the hotel, providing entertainment and relaxation. The hotel also has a bar, where guests can unwind and enjoy a wide selection of beverages.

For those who require business amenities, The Academy hotel offers a business center, allowing guests to stay connected and productive.

When it comes to dining options, guests can savor delicious British cuisine at the hotel's on-site restaurant, The Alchemy.

With these amenities, guests have a range of activities to choose from during their stay at The Academy hotel, whether it's enjoying live music, socializing at the bar, attending to business needs, or indulging in a culinary experience at The Alchemy restaurant.

Are there restaurants located within The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

Yes, the hotel has a restaurant on site called The Alchemy. They offer British cuisine.

Which payment methods are supported by The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World accepts cash as a payment method, in addition to major credit cards such as Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Maestro, and UnionPay.