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The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World – London
The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World – London
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

In a prime location in London, The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. Featuring room service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a terrace. The property is non-smoking throughout and is located a 4-minute walk from British Museum. At the hotel, the rooms include a closet. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World, all rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. A continental breakfast is available every morning at the accommodation. There's an on-site bar and guests can also use the business area. Speaking English, Spanish and Italian at the 24-hour front desk, staff are willing to help at any time of the day. Popular points of interest near The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World include Dominion Theatre, Tottenham Court Road Tube Station and Leicester Square Tube Station. London City Airport is 9.3 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Family friendly
  • Airport shuttle
  • Smoke-free property
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.1 / 5
Great 2735 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    This hotel is in a really great location, in-between St Pancras (for the train) and Covent Garden (for the nightlife). We could walk to both and felt safe doing so. Also, the decor is very nice and upmarket. The outdoor seating area, where we had pre-dinner drinks, was really special: an oasis in central London. The beds were really comfortable and there was no traffic noise. The bathrooms are really tiny. This was OK for us, staying just the night, but I think could be a problem for people staying longer. The lack of lift wasn't a problem for us: we don't mind climbing stairs and the staff kindly carried our bags up for us. Our rooms weren't ready at the time we said we'd arrive (which was after the 3pm check-in time). It might have been nice to have been offered a drink while we waited; instead, we paid for our own drinks.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great team, excellent facilities and a really enjoyable stay all round - Aleksandra, Felix and the team there offer consistently great hospitality! Nothing to mention.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Superb

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Superb

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Good central but quiet location just a short walk to nearest tube and bus. Excellent staff attitude. Comfortable beds and nice breakfast Quite steep steps to the bedroom on the lower ground floor and breakfast room which we were not aware of when we booked. However staff helped us with our luggage. Cooked breakfast is at extra cost, again we were not aware of this at the time of booking. However our queries were handled very well by the excellent staff

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Superb

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The only downside was the small bathroom.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Beautifully decorated and walking distance to Theatres, Soho and Covent Garden

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Located close to underground stations. Very kind staff. Good breakfast with lots of options and accommodations for dairy free. Room was just ok. The bathroom door (room 47) wouldn’t close unless we shoved it. No elevators.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Location is superb. Clean & lovely staff No lift

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Nice

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The location is really good, about 10 min. walk from two subway stations and within an hour of walking at the most for the main attractions. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The room was clean and comfortable. The floors in the hotels and rooms are a bit squeaky and the room doors are quite loud, so you definitely hear when other people come and go. The breakfast could use a bit more variety.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Everything - a gorgeous courtyard bar and facilities to use rather than being in your room which was delightful Not a thing

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Good location Attic room meant climbing 4 flights. Small room and an air conditioning unit that flooded the room. Outdoor has a nice area but not kept well. No covers on cushions and dirty glasses left around.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Location

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The central location was excellent and the property could not have been more appealing.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Superb

Frequently asked questions about The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Does The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World offer parking?
Yes, paid self-parking is available on-site at The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
Does The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World offers meeting spaces for business and group use. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World have a fitness center?
The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World located, and how walkable is the area?
The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World is located at 21 Gower Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 6HG. With a Walk Score of 99, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

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