The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

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5.0 star property
8.8

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Bloomsbury sanctuary with garden

Elegant Georgian architecture frames a tranquil garden courtyard, a quiet London oasis. The Alchemy Bar serves light fare and drinks in a beautiful lounge with al fresco options. Steps from the British Museum, attentive concierge services personalize each guest's London adventure.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a flat-screen TV, a door leading to a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

Townhouse Single Room

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a small armchair, a side table, and a view of the outside through a window.

Bloomsbury Double

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a four-poster bed, a vase of flowers, a round table with a chair, and a green sofa with patterned cushions.

Bloomsbury Studio

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a geometric-patterned carpet, a dark door, and a mirror on the wall.

Townhouse Double

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Bloomsbury Twin Room

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a minibar.

Bloomsbury Single

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in London City Centre, a neighborhood in London, The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World is near a metro station. The British Museum and Royal Albert Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Marble Arch and Big Ben. London Eye and Sky Garden are not to be missed. Visit our London travel guide
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21 Gower Street, Bloomsbury, London, England, WC1E 6HG

What's nearby

  • London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • London Senate House Library
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • SOAS University of London
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University College London
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bedford Square
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Goodge Street Underground Station
    4 min walk
  • Tottenham Court Road Station
    8 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Eggslut
    4 min walk
  • Great Court Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • The Jack Horner, Holborn
    4 min walk
  • GAIL's Bakery
    4 min walk
  • PaStation
    5 min walk

About this property

The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

  • Luxury boutique hotel in the city center
  • A short walk from Russell Square and The British Museum, The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. The on-site restaurant, The Alchemy Bar, features al fresco dining and light fare. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.
  • Other perks include:
    • A porter/bellhop, a banquet hall, and coffee/tea in the lobby
    • Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and a TV in the lobby
    • Free newspapers, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 50 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
    • 28-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

  • The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

As of Nov 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World on Nov 22, 2026 start from $286, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM.

What time is check-out at The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World located?

Located in London City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of University College London, Tottenham Court Road, and Russell Square. The British Museum and Oxford Street are also within 10 minutes. Goodge Street Underground Station is only a 4-minute walk and Tottenham Court Road Underground Station is 7 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 459 out of 765 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 765 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 765 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 765 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 765 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay!! Everyone was so kind and welcoming, and they left birthday balloons and a card to celebrate my husband’s birthday. Delicious breakfast too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff incredible
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly and helpful staff. The location is great, and they have done an excellent job of converting an older townhouse into a comfortable hotel - even very quiet despite being in the heart of the city. Having a room on the very top floor was a little challenging with all the narrow stairs, but if you are aware, you are prepared. We enjoyed the stay very much.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little hotel in a great central location. Small room but clean and comfortable, lovely courtyard garden and excellent breakfast. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cosy and comfortable with a lovely garden at the rear.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was well located and the breakfast was good (no GF options). I had booked a single room and it was as small as I expected. The hotel was well furnished and staff helpful but the AC leaked so badly we had to switch it off and the mattress was very lumpy and sloped so badly I was falling off the single bed! Reasonable for the money but I wont be rushing back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely staff and great breakfast!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had an amazing stay! Everything is Clean, Personal is very friendly and the location was perfect too..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay - only complaint was the in-room air conditioning wall unit was a tad noisy. Great location, great staff, great continental breakfast... Would def recommend staying here, and would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely room - tasty varied breakfast- friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Really friendly staff and excellent service. Great central location and comfortable room. High quality breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Great hotel.. central location.. great staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was very attentive and the hotel is perfect! Breakfast was really nice too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is quite nice. Older historical building made into a hotel the rooms and bathrooms are not too spacious so there are some not so great views—especially if you book through third parties I think. However, the hotel provides a fabulous breakfast buffet and a dinner buffet for the cost of your hotel room. Which I don’t think I have ever had in all my travels around the world. The shower stall was broken and water leaked into the shower. So that was not so great but the staff at the reception were very nice so we didn’t really complain much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
The good: * Beautiful old building * Wonderfully helpful staff (we got sick during the visit and had to call an ambulance and they checked on us multiple times afterward). Seriously I can't say enough about how nice and helpful every single person who works there was. * The room was gorgeous and impeccably clean both at the beginning and after service every day. And the cleaning lady was SOOOO nice even though she did not speak much English. The mediocre: * No lift/elevator. Stairs everywhere. This is just a fact of it being an old building, but for our out-of-shape selves, it was a big pain. Oh, we were in this beautiful suite, and our bathroom was down the stairs from our bed! I've NEVER stayed in a hotel like that before. Kinda cool, but mildly annoying when our feet hurt already. The bad: * They don't have enough employees. The kitchen often had 2 people responsible for cleaning off tables, delivering food and coffee, taking orders for food and coffee, and checking guests in. We were willing to wait for a table, but these poor wonderful folks had to do like 700 things before they could get to that. This is 100% the owners' fault, and can be fixed by hiring more staff. * The halls don't seem like they're cleaned very often. We saw an blueberry on the stairs on our first night, and by the end of our last night, there were two other blueberries and a toothpick on the stairs. Very likely also a problem of not hiring enough staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
room was ok, quite small. very dirty glasses. Staff was ok. location is top. everything is in walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Fabulous hotel - walkable - nice bar, lounge, patio - and great staff.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful historical property near the British Museum
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff and awesome property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location! Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

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I really enjoyed our stay. The staff was very helpful and the location is excellent. I would stay here agian.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025