The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
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Luxurious Georgian Townhouses Turned Boutique Hotel
Award-Winning Design and Gourmet Dining
Indulge in rooms crafted by New York's Champalimaud Design, featuring marble en-suite showers and bespoke furniture. Start your day with an extensive Continental breakfast buffet or opt for a delicious a la carte breakfast for a small fee. Explore nearby dining options or unwind at the Alchemy Bar's Terrace with Mr. Ma's Afternoon Tea and unique cocktails.
Prime Location for Exploring London
Located just a 5-minute walk from The British Museum, The Academy is your gateway to London's iconic landmarks. Discover Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus, and Covent Garden within a leisurely 15-minute stroll. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Oxford Street, Soho, Chinatown, and Trafalgar Square, all within a mile from the hotel.
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What guests say
Fabulous 8.3/10 · summarised by AI from 3,382 reviews- ⚠️ Noise issues from neighboring rooms
- ⚠️ Comfort level of beds varies
- ⚠️ Stairs and uneven floors in an old building
Policies & good to know
Amenities (66)
Internet
- ✓WiFi available
- ✓Free WiFi
Food & drink
- ✓Restaurant
- ✓Room service
- ✓Bar
- ✓Breakfast in the room
- ✓Coffee Shop on site
- ✓Physical distancing in dining areas
- ✓Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
Parking & transport
- ✓Parking
- ✓Airport shuttle
- ✓Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- ✓Parking garage
- ✓Shuttle service (additional charge)
- ✓Airport drop off
- ✓Airport pick up
- ✓Shuttle service
Beach & outdoors
- ✓Terrace
- ✓Garden
- ✓Outdoor furniture
Family
- ✓Family rooms
Services
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Laundry
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Tour desk
- ✓Dry cleaning
- ✓Daily housekeeping
- ✓Concierge service
- ✓Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Business
- ✓Business center
- ✓Fax/photocopying
- ✓Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
- ✓Safety deposit box
- ✓Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- ✓Fire extinguishers
- ✓First aid kit available
- ✓Smoke alarms
- ✓CCTV outside property
- ✓CCTV in common areas
- ✓24-hour security
- ✓Security alarm
Comfort
- ✓Non-smoking rooms
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Heating
- ✓Non-smoking throughout
- ✓Shared lounge/TV area
More
- ✓Express check-in/check-out
- ✓Ironing service
- ✓Designated smoking area
- ✓Special diet menus - on request
- ✓Allergy-free room
- ✓Wine/champagne
- ✓Fruits
- ✓Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- ✓Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- ✓Physical distancing rules followed
- ✓Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- ✓Cashless payment available
- ✓Sanitized tableware & silverware
- ✓Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- ✓Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- ✓Food delivered to guest room
- ✓Process in place to check health of guests
- ✓Key card access
- ✓Live music/performance
- ✓Happy hour
Location
21 Gower Street, Bloomsbury, London