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The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

5-star property
21 Gower Street, London, England 1-855-887-0424
5.0 out of 5
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"Very convenient location. The staff were super helpful and efficient. The room was small but very clean. I would definitely recommend this hotel. " More

By a verified traveller on Sat 12 Nov 2022

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Hotel Description

Boutique hotel near Russell Square

Heart of London

At this London City Centre hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Russell Square and University College London, both within a 5-minute walk. Also, The British Museum is within half a mile (1 km) and Covent Garden Market is within 2 miles (3 km).

Business services

A restaurant and a bar/lounge are featured at this hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. A terrace, a garden, and a lobby fireplace are also on offer.

Townhouse King

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
CA $293* Per night/room 5 May - 6 May

Bloomsbury King Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Townhouse Single Room

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Bloomsbury Twin Room

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Bloomsbury Suite

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World ratings based on 2 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
5.0 out of 5 5.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Everyone (1)
5 out of 5
Very convenient location. The staff were super helpful and efficient. The room was small but very clean. I would definitely recommend this hotel.

Posted by , from KITCHENER on 12 Nov. 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

12 Nov. 2022 by Andreea

Dear Mark, Thank you for your wonderful review! I was delighted to learn that you enjoyed your stay so much, including our enviable central location which really is perfectly placed to enjoy the very best of what London has to offer.We hope to have an opportunity to welcome you back in the very near future.All the Best,Andreea - Duty Manager

5 out of 5
Very quaint hotel with pretty central location to all the places I needed to get to for my weekend in London.

Posted by on 27 Sep. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

1 Oct. 2019 by Matthew

Thank you for taking the time to review our hotel. We're very happy you had an enjoyable stay. We hope to welcome you back again very soon.

About the The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Location 21 Gower Street, London, England WC1E 6HG

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and meeting rooms are available. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World. This Georgian London hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1775
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Offsite parking discounted rates available

Transport

  • Train station: Tottenham Court Road Station (0.7 km / 0.4 mi)
  • Metro station: Goodge Street Underground Station (0.4 km / 0.2 mi)

Room Amenities

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 shower/tub combinations, 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.

  • IPod dock
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital channels
  • Espresso maker
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Wardrobe or closet

Food & Drink

The Alchemy Bar - This lobby lounge serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

24-hour room service is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 2 AM

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

  • No elevators
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • UnionPay
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • No gap period between guest stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Hotel Names

  • 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

Awards & Affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

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