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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Interior
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Bloomsbury Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Al fresco dining

Overview of The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
The price is ₹18,865
Price available on 01/04/2024

Check out the area

21 Gower Street, Bloomsbury, London, England, WC1E 6HG
  • Popular LocationCafé Deco1 min walk
  • Popular LocationRussell Square4 min walk
  • Popular LocationLondon Euston Station14 min walk
  • AirportLondon (LHR-Heathrow)48 min drive

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Room options

Townhouse King

cleanliness

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

Bloomsbury Twin Room

cleanliness

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

Bloomsbury Suite

cleanliness

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

Bloomsbury King Room

cleanliness

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

Townhouse Single Room

cleanliness

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

London

The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World is located in London City Centre, a neighbourhood in London, and is near a metro station. The British Museum and Royal Albert Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Covent Garden Market and Marble Arch. London Eye and Natural History Museum are not to be missed.

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

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:
  • Concierge services, a TV in reception and luggage storage
  • A porter/bellboy, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • A front desk safe, multilingual staff and coffee/tea in reception
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
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. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/bath combinations
  • 28-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers 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
  • 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
  • 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

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

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 28 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World on 1 Apr 2024 start from ₹18,864.61, excluding 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, Russell Square, and Tottenham Court Road. 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. 274 out of 464 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 464 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 464 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 464 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 464 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

Marion

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Elegant property. Excellently situated for British Museum, theatres and Kings Cross. Very good continental breakfast. Quiet, charming bar for a light informal meal.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location between the museum and the main London train station , great staff and excellent breakfast. Rooms are a little small and older but quiet. Enjoyed the stay there
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location great, staff very friendly, professional and attentive. Hotel is very tastefully appointed and decorated. We stayed in one of the Bloomsbury Suites and on arrival the Toilet had a strong sewage smell from the drains. Tried the usual, flushing the loo and running water down all drains but to no avail. Were rushing out for dinner and reported to duty manager - housekeeping tried their best with cleaning products but on return it only masked the smell and in the morning we asked to move rooms. Hotel had been full on the Friday night and we had to wait till other guests had checked out. It was my daughters wedding that day and she was getting ready in our room for the registry office just after lunchtime. The staff moved all of belongings to a new suite while we were out for the day/ evening celebrating with family. We were given a welcome complimentary gift for our troubles. Whilst the staff dealt with the issue effectively and as quickly as possible. However my only disappointment was somebody must have known about the problem and the room should not have been let in the first place. I would be amazed if a previous guest or housekeeping hadn't noticed the overpowering sewage smell. On balance it wouldn't stop me staying at the academy again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Gaetan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
in general its good heating system not efficient but supply small heater
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Kay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall, a very comfortable stay with a very comfortable bed, clean linen and towels. However, the en suite was probably one of the smallest I have ever had to use. As a 5ft 4" size 10 lady, I could only sit sideways on the toilet and struggled to get in the shower then close the door. The air conditioning could not be set below 19 and was incredibly loud. There were also water stains on the carpet/curtains which I wouldn't usually expect in an SLA property. The biggest issue for me though is that on check-in, I was asked for my physical credit card so the staff member could take an advance of £30 from my account in case of damages. This wasn't a notional but an actual payment. When I later asked who would make the decision on whether or not there had been any damage, I was told that this wasn't the case, it was in case of theft or use of mini bar and that I would be refunded within 5 days. So the hotel took £30 from my current account and I am now waiting for a refund.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlise, OTTAWA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, staff very kind and attentive, hard working, did everything necessary to help us. Third floor room was a great choice for less noise from other rooms. Breakfast was great, boiled eggs were included in price, coffee was great, abundance of fresh fruits, breads, pastries. Cozy bed and great quality linens. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff couldn’t be kinder, and this place is great. We were two friends traveling from the US and each booked a twin room, we stayed for a week. Yes, the rooms were on the small side but there’s plenty of storage for your things and they let you stash your suitcases downstairs. Comfy, cozy rooms with generous amenities, decent heat. The common areas are great for hanging out, respectably stocked bar. Cannot image a better location. Stay here and be happy you did! And oh-the neighborhood restaurants around the corner are fabulous, as is the bookstore!
Stayed 7 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

HONGBING

Very good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024