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Terrace/patio
Library
Front of property
Lobby lounge, al fresco dining, open daily
Bloomsbury Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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21 Gower Street, Bloomsbury, London, England, WC1E 6HG
  • Russell Square
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • The British Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Piccadilly Circus
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪36 min drive‬
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Townhouse Double | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Townhouse Double

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bloomsbury Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Bloomsbury Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Bloomsbury Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Bloomsbury Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bloomsbury King Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Bloomsbury King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Townhouse Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Bloomsbury Single | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Bloomsbury Single

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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About this property

The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Georgian hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and coffee/tea in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, 24-hour room service, a business centre and concierge services are on-site.
The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World offers 50 accommodations with iPod docking stations and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. 28-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Russell Square. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Steps from University College London and 4 minutes on foot from Russell Square
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

This Georgian London hotel is smoke free.

The Alchemy Bar – This lobby lounge only serves light fare. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Offsite parking; discounts available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Alchemy Bar

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1775
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Georgian architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

Academy Hotel London
Academy London
The Academy Hotel London
The Academy London, England
Academy Hotel
The Academy
The Academy Small Luxury Hotels of the World
The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World Hotel
The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World London
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The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 382 out of 633 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 633 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 633 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 633 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 633 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent. Luxe interiors, helpful staff, enormous continental breakfast. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Tiny room.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in the perfect location to see all of London within a short walk or bus/underground ride. So many shops, bars, restaurants, and theaters nearby! The staff went above and beyond any time I had a question or needed anything!! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Marion

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely area. Walkable from main stations. Close to British museum. Room v comfortable with tasteful decor. Breakfast good. Staff v helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed in the this hotel more than 20 times so I'm well qualified to speak about it. It's on a lovely street close to the British museum and West End theaters, which works perfectly for me. The beds are terrible and in spite of renovations of the property have not been changed since the 90s when I first stayed there. That and a kind of mediocre breakfast are the downsides. My small room is always clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel - walkable - nice bar, lounge, patio - and great staff.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unbelievably wonderful service from an outstanding team that wanted us to be comfortable and satisfied. Shoutout to Felix, Doran, Amila and seriously the entire team (not all names I caught but you are here). Convenient work and sitting areas. Lovely outside patio and bar. Rooms really comfortable (big fan of Elemis so thumbs up there). Thank you will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikhil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHINICHI

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel in a good location

David was incredibly helpful and the staff overall was very friendly. A great location thats within walking distance to many locations and walking distance to multiple train lines as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivien

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Great hotel.. central location.. great staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It's a YES from me..

Lovely hotel, only 50 rooms and Continental breakfast was included which was Great, attentive staff and a good selection of food, all the staff were friendly and because my room wasn't quite ready at 15.00hrs I sat in the garden out back with a complimentary drink, it's these nice touches that people remember. My room was compact and the bathroom was on the small size but for a solo traveller it was perfect, the location is great 10min max walk from Tottenham Court road tube and a nice walk to Soho and surrounding areas, the area where the hotel is located is very nice and quiet. I just might make this place my go to London hotel, nice vibe to the place. Well done staff ,It's a YES from me...
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would just like to be able to get into the room earlier…
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cyril

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great boutique hotel in Bloomsbury

This is a lovely small hotel, staff are helpful and friendly and it’s just a short walk to Tottenham Court Road and Covent Garden. The only negative we had was when we booked it the room description said there was a bath and this is something we always look for. We specifically chose this hotel for that reason however when we accessed our room there was only a shower so we were very disappointed- not sure if this is the hotel’s mistake or hotels.com. I suspect the hotel has given the incorrect information to hotels.com but either way it should be updated. We would not have chosen this hotel otherwise - we usually stay in Covent Garden but thought we’d try somewhere different for a change. Not many hotels in London have bathtubs so when we find one we will book it but we’ll definitely be more hesitant next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended! Unreal service and people!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderfully welcoming and great about helping you check in early if needed for a red eye (on availability of course). Food, drinks, and service were impeccable. It was stylish and comfortable!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025