Academy Hotel London

4 stars

21 Gower Street, London, United Kingdom, WC1E6HG

Editorial review

This quintessential English hotel The Academy with 49 rooms is located in five Georgian townhomes. Quality abounds in the rooms, full of fluffy pillows and duvets. There is a rear garden that houses a fish pond and a contemporary bar called the Library.

Overview

The Academy, The Bloomsbury Town House is comprised of a cluster of five Victorian townhouses located in the fashionable district of Bloomsbury. The hotel’s public areas, along with intimate lobby, are styled in keeping with the Victorian character of the building and reflect a refined flair that can be found only in a venerable English house.

Number of rooms 49.

The hotel is located in the Bloomsbury area.

Distance to:

City Center - 1.6km
Airport: London City Airport - 13.0km, London Heathrow - 23.3km
Train Station: Euston Station - 700 m, Saint Pancras International Station - 1.1km
Underground station: Tottenham Court Road - 400 m, Goodge Street - 200 m
Bus stop - 400 m

Rooms

The 49 guestrooms and suites are designed to bring the best in comfort to the guests. Blending elegant decor with modern conveniences, each suite is named after a certain celebrity and reflects his/her style. In-room technology includes satellite television, wireless Internet access, CD players, coffeemakers and minibars. Bathrooms come with designer Molton Brown toiletries, slippers and bathrobes. Some rooms have split-level bathrooms and free-standing bathtubs.

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Standard Room Double Bed or Two Single Beds or One Single Bed - 13m²		Check Prices
Cozy room in pleasant colors has a fully equipped bathroom. In this comfortable room you’ll also find a working area with desk.
Junior Suite King Size Bed - 28m²		Check Prices
Spacious room offers a work area, a sleeping area and a cozy sitting area. Bathroom has all modern amenities.

Dining options

The highlights of the hotel are its two private gardens, the Library Garden and the Conservatory Garden, adjacent to the sitting rooms. In warm seasons, the Library Garden and the Conservatory are buried in vendour and offer a nice sanctuary for a pleasant rest. Alchemy Restaurant serves English and continental breakfasts at extra charge. Business guests can make use of two function rooms: airy Alchemy Room that can accommodate 40 people and the Boardroom suitable for gatherings of up to 18 people.

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Work

The conference rooms feature modern equipment.

Free Wi-Fi is available.

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Facilities

General	Parking Elevator Internet Access - Complimentary Boutiques Smoke Detectors 24-Hour Front Desk Theatre desk Gift/News stand Florist Express check-out Drugstore/pharmacy Doctor on call Concierge desk Multilingual staff
Services	Laundry Maid Service
Room facilities	Non-smoking rooms Air conditioning Room service Ironing facilities Cable TV Tea and Coffee Facilities In-room safe Fireplace Turndown service TV Radio Mini bar Telephone AM/FM alarm clock Hair dryer
Dining facilities	Bar Restaurant Bar/Lounge
Business facilities	Wi-Fi Internet High speed internet access Fax/photocopying
Meeting facilities	Conference facilities
Children's facilities	Child care
Leisure and relaxation facilities	Swimming pool Casino Health club
Internet	Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and the rate is GBP 10.00 per hour
Guest Parking	Private hotel parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation might be needed) and the rate is GBP 20.00 per day.

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Guest feedback

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3.5

Based on 80 reviews

Average guest rating

Very good

Policies

Check-In	from 3 pm
Check-Out	until 12 pm

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What's nearby?

Oxford Street, a luxurious shopping venue is within walking distance

Soho is an entertainment area with clubs, pubs

Trafalgar Square, the city's central square is located nearby

University of London, 200 m, founded 175 years ago, the largest University in the United Kingdom

British Museum, 300 m, built in 1753, it houses a staggering eight million artifacts

Dominion Theatre, 400 m, a Grade II listed Art Nouveau West End theater

Attractions for Tourists	Bloomsbury - 500 m
Train Stations	Euston Station - 700 m
Museums	British Museum - 300 m British Telecom Tower - 500 m
Libraries	British Library - 900 m
Halls	Royal Opera House - 900 m
Universities, Institutes	University of London - 200 m Great Ormond Street Hospital - 700 m
Theaters	Dominion Theatre - 400 m London Astoria - 500 m Phoenix Theatre London - 700 m Prince Edward Theatre - 700 m Cambridge Theatre - 800 m Palace Theatre - 800 m Queen's Theatre - 900 m
Underground Railway Stations	Goodge Street - 200 m Tottenham Court Road - 400 m Warren Street - 600 m Holborn - 800 m Oxford Circus - 900 m Great Portland Street - 900 m
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Getting there

This property lies within a few steps from Oxford Street and the British Museum. Covent Garden is also close by. The 4 underground stations nearby make the hotel easily accessible from Heathrow, Gatwick, Stanstead, London City Airport and the Eurostar.

Getting around

Ther are three train stations within five minutes walking.

The hotel provides access to seven tube lines of London.

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The Academy Hotel London Reviews

Guest reviews are submitted by our customers after their stay at The Academy Hotel London

Average guest rating:

3.5Based on 80 reviews

Location 3.6
Rooms 3.8
Dining 3.9
Service 3.3
Value 3.3

Individual guest reviews

Reviews are ordered by language and date with a maximum of 25 reviews.

Academy Hotel London
Average rating: 4.6

Excellent service, a well presented clean and tidy room.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Rooms
- 5 Service
Academy Hotel London
Average rating: 4.5

Staff were very welcoming and friendly, the room was fine and the bed very comfortable.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Rooms
- 5 Service
Academy Hotel London
Average rating: 3.7

Pleasant staff and complimentary tea/coffee/and mineral water as well as newspaper in the room.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Rooms
- 3 Service
Academy Hotel London
Average rating: 4.1

Excellent staff, an adequate breakfast room and useful bar.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Rooms
- 4 Service
Academy Hotel London
Average rating: 5.0

The staff were very helpful and friendly, the room was quite large and well furnished.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 5 Service
Academy Hotel London
Average rating: 4.5

Service was good and the stairs were quite manageable, our room were very nice and the staff were friendly.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Rooms
- 5 Service
Academy Hotel London
Average rating: 4.8

Pleasant staff and in my humble opinion, the best value for money accommodation in London. Breakfast well presented.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 5 Service
Academy Hotel London
Average rating: 4.5

Very quick and polite reception staff, very comfortable bed and pillows.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 4 Service
Academy Hotel London
Average rating: 4.8

Staff very helpful and room spotless and well equipped.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 5 Service
Academy Hotel London
Average rating: 4.0

Great location easy walking distance of event garden, lovely Hotel and staff were efficient, professional and friendly. The room was spotlessly clean, the breakfast was brilliant and plentiful.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Location
- 3 Rooms
- 5 Service
- 4 Value
Academy Hotel London
Average rating: 4.7

The location was very convenient for the area of London i was visiting and the staff offered a warm welcome on arrival. The service was very good and our room was spacious, nicely appointed. The breakfast was lovely.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Location
- 5 Rooms
- 5 Service
- 4 Value
Academy Hotel London
Average rating: 3.9

In a pleasant and convenient location, good stuff, the staff were all very friendly and helpful. The bed was comfy, breakfast the following day was very impressive too.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Location
- 2 Rooms
- 5 Service
- 4 Value
Academy Hotel London
Average rating: 4.1

Fantastic location and nice place. Friendly and helpful staff, the complimentary water, the coffee was particularly good and we did have that a few times.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 4 Location
- 5 Rooms
- 3 Service
- 4 Value
Academy Hotel London
Average rating: 3.7

Great location especially for the theatres and shopping, russell Square. Friendly and helpful staff, comfortable bed, good breakfast. Lovely garden.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 5 Rooms
- 4 Service
- 3 Value
- 3 Dining
Academy Hotel London
Average rating: 3.3

Excellent position too and pleasant, comfortable stay. The staff were quite friendly, the room was only large enought for the bed.
My ratings for this hotel are:
- 1 Rooms
- 5 Service
- 4 Value