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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Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Located in the heart of London, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

Breakfast Info

Continental


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
7.7
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
8.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location. Nice quiet cosy room. Very good lounge and bar area. Excellent breakfast.
  • Michelle
    United States of America United 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...
  • Keng
    Singapore Singapore
    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...
  • Ivana
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    The hotel has a historic charm and the staff were polite and helpful. The location is excellent.
  • Anita
    United States of America United 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.
  • C
    Cheryl
    United States of America United States of America
    Love the location and the overall vibe of the hotel.
  • Anonymous
    United States of America United 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...
  • Sharon
    United States of America United States of America
    Perfect location for what I wanted to do. Comfortable room and delicious breakfast.
  • Carrie
    Germany Germany
    Convenience, staff, ambiance- especially the garden!
  • Sandylockwich
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    room (32) was nice quiet and cool at the back of the hotel

Property questions and answers
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  • 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 2021
  • Can 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 only
    Answered on 1 October 2021
  • Is 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 2022
  • Hi, 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 2021
  • Do 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 2023
  • hi 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
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Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Alchemy
    • Cuisine
      British

Amenities of The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs £32.50 per day.
  • Parking garage
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional 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 shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
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

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

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 fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-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

  • Room options at The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Suite
    • Twin
  • The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Happy hour
    • Live music/Performance
  • 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.

  • The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World has 1 restaurant:

    • The Alchemy
  • 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.

  • 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
  • Check-in at The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.