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The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

5.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Bloomsbury Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished
Bloomsbury Suite | Bar (on property) | Lobby lounge, alfresco dining, open daily
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Townhouse Double

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Bloomsbury Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Bloomsbury Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Bloomsbury Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Bloomsbury King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Townhouse Single Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Townhouse Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Hotel in London City Centre
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and coffee/tea in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, 24-hour room service, a business center, and concierge services are onsite.
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 showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business-related amenities consist of a business center and meeting rooms.

Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Georgian hotel also offers a library, a terrace, and multilingual staff.

The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World is a smoke-free property.

The Alchemy Bar - This lobby lounge serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
24-hour room service is available.

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 transportation

  • No onsite 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 center
  • 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 elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1775
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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: 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

Property 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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The Academy Hotel London
The Academy London, England
Academy Hotel
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The Academy Small Luxury Hotels of the World
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The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 369 out of 612 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 612 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 612 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 612 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 612 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

Hannah

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHINICHI

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel in a good location

David was incredibly helpful and the staff overall was very friendly. A great location thats within walking distance to many locations and walking distance to multiple train lines as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivien

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Great hotel.. central location.. great staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It's a YES from me..

Lovely hotel, only 50 rooms and Continental breakfast was included which was Great, attentive staff and a good selection of food, all the staff were friendly and because my room wasn't quite ready at 15.00hrs I sat in the garden out back with a complimentary drink, it's these nice touches that people remember. My room was compact and the bathroom was on the small size but for a solo traveller it was perfect, the location is great 10min max walk from Tottenham Court road tube and a nice walk to Soho and surrounding areas, the area where the hotel is located is very nice and quiet. I just might make this place my go to London hotel, nice vibe to the place. Well done staff ,It's a YES from me...
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

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

8/10 Good

paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would just like to be able to get into the room earlier…
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cyril

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great boutique hotel in Bloomsbury

This is a lovely small hotel, staff are helpful and friendly and it’s just a short walk to Tottenham Court Road and Covent Garden. The only negative we had was when we booked it the room description said there was a bath and this is something we always look for. We specifically chose this hotel for that reason however when we accessed our room there was only a shower so we were very disappointed- not sure if this is the hotel’s mistake or hotels.com. I suspect the hotel has given the incorrect information to hotels.com but either way it should be updated. We would not have chosen this hotel otherwise - we usually stay in Covent Garden but thought we’d try somewhere different for a change. Not many hotels in London have bathtubs so when we find one we will book it but we’ll definitely be more hesitant next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended! Unreal service and people!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderfully welcoming and great about helping you check in early if needed for a red eye (on availability of course). Food, drinks, and service were impeccable. It was stylish and comfortable!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

10/10 Excellent

Wieske

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

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I really enjoyed our stay. The staff was very helpful and the location is excellent. I would stay here agian.
Stayed 5 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

8/10 Good

Chiedza

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night 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

10/10 Excellent

Jilly

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Janine

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