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The Academy

5-star property
21 Gower Street, London, England 1-855-201-7819

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5.0 out of 5
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"Very quaint hotel with pretty central location to all the places I needed to get to for my weekend in London. " More

By a verified traveler on Fri 27 Sep 2019

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Townhouse King

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$200* Per night/room Mar 8 - Mar 9

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Hotel Description

5-star luxury hotel near Russell Square

Central London getaway

At this London City Centre hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Russell Square and Tottenham Court Road, both within a 5-minute walk. Oxford Street and The British Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

Business services

A restaurant and a bar/lounge are featured at this hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center, free WiFi in public areas, and airport shuttle. A terrace, a garden, and a lobby fireplace are also on offer.

Free WiFi, iPod docks

The 50 individually furnished guestrooms offer free WiFi and iPod docks. Flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and other amenities include free minibar items and 24-hour room service.

The Academy ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

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Guest reviews for The Academy

5 out of 5
Very quaint hotel with pretty central location to all the places I needed to get to for my weekend in London.

Posted by on Sep 27, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Oct 1, 2019 by Matthew

Thank you for taking the time to review our hotel. We're very happy you had an enjoyable stay. We hope to welcome you back again very soon.

About the The Academy

Location 21 Gower Street, London, England WC1E 6HG

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. You'll find a business center on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury The Academy. This Georgian London hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Dining venue
  • Bar or lounge
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Offsite parking discounted rates available

Transport

  • Airport: London (LHR-Heathrow) (29.4 km / 18.3 mi)
  • Train station: London St. Pancras Station (1.6 km / 1 mi)
  • Metro station: Goodge Street Underground Station (0.4 km / 0.2 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking:

Room Amenities

The Academy offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and free minibar items. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Stocked minibar (free)
  • IPod dock
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital channels
  • Espresso maker
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

The Alchemy Bar - This lobby lounge serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

24-hour room service is available.

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them in the special requests field on the booking page after selecting your room.

  • Assistive listening devices available

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 2 AM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit are 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. No onsite parking is available. Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification are required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges. No onsite parking is available.

  • No elevators
  • Debit cards not accepted

Hotel Names

  • Academy Hotel London
  • Academy London
  • The Academy Hotel London
  • The Academy London, England
  • Academy Hotel
  • The Academy Hotel
  • The Academy London
  • The Academy Hotel London

Awards & Affiliations

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