The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
21 Gower Street, Bloomsbury, Camden, London, WC1E 6HG, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map – Subway Access
Located in Bloomsbury in London's West End, The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World consists of a collection of five Georgian townhouses combined into one hotel. Following a multi-million-pound interior refurbishment by YTL Hotels, The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World is now a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World collection. It is located a 5 minutes’ walk from The British Museum and Goodge Street underground station. All rooms were created by the award-winning New York “Champalimaud Design” and feature a marble en-suite shower room and bespoke furniture. An extensive Continental breakfast buffet is served daily. A la carte breakfast is available with a surcharge of £15.00. A wide variety of restaurants are located a short walk from the hotel. Alchemy Bar with outside Terrace serving Mr. Ma's Afternoon Tea. Enjoy bespoke cocktails and our specialty gins. Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus and Covent Garden are all 15 minutes’ walk from the hotel. Within 1 mile are the shops of Oxford Street, the nightlife of Soho, restaurants of Chinatown, and the history of Trafalgar Square. Your property description is created based on the facilities and amenities you add. It also includes info about nearby landmarks and attractions to make it stand out on search engines like Google. It’s then translated into multiple languages, which can increase bookings by appealing to all potential guests.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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- Free Wifi
- Parking
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
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See what guests loved the most:
- PatriciaBelgium“The staff were exceptional. Ida at the Front Desk in particular went above and beyond to ensure that we had a room that was accommodating for my friend who has some mobility issues. Edwin in the bar was jovial and helpful. At each turn, the staff...”
- EmanuelUnited States of America“Such an exceptional staff at all levels! Warm welcoming and focused on addressing every need! We would come back for the staff experience alone! Fantastic location!”
- AliaUnited States of America“everything- staff were absolutely incredible and so accommodating. breakfast was excellent, location was fantastic. the hotel itself has beautiful working, ready and hangout places. excellent and can’t imagine staying anywhere else.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- The Alchemy
- CuisineBritish
Amenities of The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the WorldGreat facilities! Review score, 8
- Free Wifi
- Parking
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Live music/PerformanceAdditional charge
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Parking garage
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Tile/Marble floor
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- English
- Spanish
- Italian
Property practice
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Please note, this property does not have an elevator, and rooms are only accessible via stairs.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
FAQs about The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
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Check-in at The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World has 1 restaurant:
- The Alchemy
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Room options at The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World include:
- Single
- Double
- Suite
- Twin
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Guests staying at The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
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The prices at The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World is 0.9 miles from the center of London. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Happy hour
- Live music/Performance