The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
21 Gower Street, Bloomsbury, Camden, London, WC1E 6HG, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map – Subway Access
The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
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 9.2 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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Guests who stayed here loved
- SarahUnited Kingdom“Excellent location. Nice quiet cosy room. Very good lounge and bar area. Excellent breakfast.”
- MichelleUnited States of America“Charming hotel with comfortable bed in small but very clean and nicely done rooms and bathrooms. A simple breakfast was included and the location was perfectly suited to me. The best part was the staff who were unfailingly friendly and helpful and...”
- KengSingapore“Great location and quiet area. The lobby, lounge and bar are quite charming- 50 rooms across several houses linked to create one property. Super helpful staff when I told them I’d fractured my ankle and needed help with luggage- they gave me a...”
- IvanaSaudi Arabia“The hotel has a historic charm and the staff were polite and helpful. The location is excellent.”
- AnitaUnited States of America“Very cute boutique hotel. The lobby, and the room are very nice and the bed is comfortable. Breakfast is great and the location is pretty convenient, but on a quiet side of the street.”
- CCherylUnited States of America“Love the location and the overall vibe of the hotel.”
- AnonymousUnited States of America“The front desk staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. They set up my town car ride to the airport, and were always willing to help with anything. The buffet breakfast was lovely and the staff there were friendly and helpful. The hotel is...”
- SharonUnited States of America“Perfect location for what I wanted to do. Comfortable room and delicious breakfast.”
- CarrieGermany“Convenience, staff, ambiance- especially the garden!”
- SandylockwichUnited Kingdom“room (32) was nice quiet and cool at the back of the hotel”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Hi, what time is check in and check out please?
The regular check in time is at 14:00 and the check out time is at 11:00.Answered on 20 October 2021Can we request for extra bed on this room? Or there’s a sofa bed?
There is a sofabed that will fit 1 person under the age of 16 onlyAnswered on 1 October 2021Is there an area the hotel can store baggage in case of arrival before the check in time/after check out if a late flight?
Dear Guest, if the room is not ready when you arrive, you are always more than welcome to leave your luggage at the reception.Answered on 27 October 2022Hi, I really like your hotel and would like to book my only concern is the non-refundable price as it is a better price. We have a cruise and flights ..
Non refundable booking would be amendable up to 14 days prior to arrival.Answered on 19 November 2021Do you have a secure place to store luggage? We have early flight to London and late flight home.
Thank you for your question! Indeed we do have luggage storage and would be more happy to store your luggage.Answered on 21 September 2023hi is room service available? thanks
Regrettably, Room service is currently unavailable. The Alchemy Bar will be open daily serving beverages until 10:30pm. Our Reception team will be ava..Answered on 20 April 2022- Still looking?
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
House rulesThe Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World takes special requests – add in the next step!
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.
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.
FAQs about The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
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Room options at The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World include:
- Single
- Double
- Suite
- Twin
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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
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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 has 1 restaurant:
- The Alchemy
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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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Guests staying at The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
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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.