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The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

5.0 star property
Georgian London hotel in London City Centre with a 24-hour front desk

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Lobby lounge, alfresco dining, open daily
Interior
Exterior
Bloomsbury Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The price is AED 838
AED 976 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec

Perks for members at select top-rated stays

Our Silver and Gold members get perks at select VIP Access properties, on top of exceptional service.
Silver tier member
A perk like food and drink extras, free breakfast, or parking credits
Gold tier member
Room upgrades when available, plus Silver perks

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 drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 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 drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Bloomsbury Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Bloomsbury Suite

Highlights

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

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Townhouse Single Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Townhouse Single Room

Highlights

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

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Exterior

The Standard London

Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1407)
The price is AED 854
AED 994 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 January 2025
The Standard London

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The British Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Leicester Square - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 4 min drive - 2.0 km

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 The British Museum
Located close to Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus, 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 the lobby.
Other perks include:
  • A front-desk safe, free newspapers, and meeting rooms
  • Multilingual staff, a porter/bellhop, and a banquet hall
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 50 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 28-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, 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 transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • The Alchemy Bar

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/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.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Assistive listening devices available

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 28-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers

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

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 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 elevators

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 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?

Check-out 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 and Russell Square. The British Museum and Leicester Square 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. 327 out of 544 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 544 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 544 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 544 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 544 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

8/10 Good

Kathleen

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

10/10 Excellent

Joely

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

Martyn, Philadelphia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice boutique hotel - room at the front into the street but wasn’t disturbed by any noise at night. Staff were excellent - v welcoming. Room was a great size and well appointed. Didn’t me as I need the exercise but a lot of stairs. Bellman carried the luggage up and down so no issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. We checked in very late at night and got a very small room with difficult access in the lower floor. We asked for a change of room and the next we were moved to much nicer and larger room. The staff was very helpful to accommodate our request
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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

10/10 Excellent

alison

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, slightly quirky boutique hotel with helpful staff. Recently refurbished, well-appointed rooms. Good continental breakfast. Very well situated in a good area that feels very safe at night, with access to several different underground lines.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina, Glen Ridge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely boutique, independent hotel walkable to the University of London, parks and "Store Street" of Bloomsbury around the corner--local cafes, wine bars and restaurants. The staff at this hotel was courteous and helpful. The library and back garden were extra bonuses. Highly recommend this hotel for a stay in London.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely hotel, the interiors were well picked and the space beautifully designed. Lots of hotels in London are very clinical and minimal, but this hotel felt like it was a beautiful home from home. Great service from staff, quick walk to the tube station and felt secure with key card entry into the hotel too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lance, Ashburn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice modern room and bathroom, great location close to many sights. No ac that I could find, so might be hot in summer.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Riad

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Engy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felix & Davida were exceptionally friendly and professional. My overall stay were fantastic, luxurious & comfortable. I loved the hotel, people and location. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Rooms are ok, but service and location are A+
Got stuck in London on am unexpected overnight layover. Foe the price, room was nice, comfortable and more or less clean (bitnof a mildew smell in the bathroom). The two best thi gs about this place is the service and location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ciarán

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
London Aug 24
This hotel is in a great location in Bloomsbury, but tucked away on a quiet street. The public areas are relaxed and comfortable and the outside space is fantastic. The bar and restaurant are perfect for the type of hotel. The rooms are very comfortable and well decorated, and the bathrooms are clean with plenty of amenities. I will return.
Lounge
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024