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The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

5.0 star property

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Bloomsbury Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Lobby lounge, alfresco dining, open daily
Breakfast buffet
Food and drink

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is $265
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8

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21 Gower Street, Bloomsbury, London, England, WC1E 6HG
  • Place, Tottenham Court Road
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, The British Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Townhouse Single Room

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

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

Bloomsbury King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Bloomsbury Studio

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

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

Townhouse Double

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Bloomsbury Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Bloomsbury Single

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

5-star 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 espresso makers and safes. 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 complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. 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 at this 5-star property 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.

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
  • 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: 3:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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
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The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 423 out of 711 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 711 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 711 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 711 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 711 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room, great location, super helpful staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room - tasty varied breakfast- friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent check-in, friendly team, lovely room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really friendly staff and excellent service. Great central location and comfortable room. High quality breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were lovely and the room was exceptionally clean. Good linen in the bed and great shower pressure. Bathroom had nice Elemis toiletries but was a bit small. Breakfast was included as a continental breakfast, with lots of choice. It was quiet and the area was good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was blown away by the kind, caring, and supportive staff at the Academy. Their food was delicious, the bed so comfortable, and my stay was fantastic! It was the perfect location as it was close to all the major sites within walking distance and it was calm, quiet, and tranquil. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute hotel in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sujatha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Averil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we arrived to the moment we left the staff were so helpful and accommodating. We were supposed to stay for 2 nights but ended up extending our stay for another 2 nights! The rooms were lovely and warm during the cold weather, cleaned every day and mini bar restocked. The continental breakfast was amazing and with endless cups of coffee. Very close to Covent Garden and West End, perfect location and felt safe walking about at night as lovely area. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a fabulous stay by every metric. The room was delightful and the bed and linens so perfect for sleep after a long day out walking and the breakfast was delicious with many options. One of the best features of the hotel were its numerous public spaces including a garden - and one could sit and read while having a coffee or tea or cocktail. Truly a gem of a place - looking forward to returning soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Arild

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Charming hotel, but I had a rather small room. Very good continental breakfast. When checking in they also added a strange kind of service charge to the bill so the price I got on hotels.com wasn't the price I actually paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

DR DOBBIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable, clean, compact single room. I was not privilege to why this is a luxury small hotel, the room was as I would expect for this part of London. I had a very nice greeting, given my key and directed to my room. Breakfast was very standard, buffet style.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very attentive and the hotel is perfect! Breakfast was really nice too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, good location. Room was far too hot & therefore made sleeping difficult. Would stay in double room next time as single was far too small and bed not as comfortable as I’d hoped. Friendly staff as well as decent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room is spotless and the staff is very courteous. The bathroom was just renovated recently. However the room is quite so small.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terhi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historical property near the British Museum
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Great hotel.. central location.. great staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel - walkable - nice bar, lounge, patio - and great staff.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mårten

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice quiet hotel

A nice hotel, and by London standards (usually low) OK standard . Good location in rather quiet area but close enough for walking towards the center.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tugce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the reception areas are well decorated and look lovely. We only arrived late so didn't see the other rooms such as the library or bar. It was a good price and value for money. Room on the small side and shower small and on 4th floor. no issue for us, but could be a problem for access issues. Beautifully decorated and nice touches of complimentary water and soft drinks in the room. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

scott

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Not a 5 star definatley not a hilton brand 6 flights of stairs to room No one on bar for 20 mins after pressing a door bell (not very 5 star) Free wine perk was like vinegar Receptionists very good and friendly not their fault
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, super friendly staff, good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location , great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, excellent staff, excellent hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023