The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World is located in London City Centre, a neighborhood in London, and is near a metro station. The British Museum and Royal Albert Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Covent Garden Market and Marble Arch. London Eye and Natural History Museum are not to be missed.
Located close to The British Museum and Covent Garden Market, 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:
Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in the lobby
A porter/bellhop, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
Smoke-free premises, meeting rooms, and free newspapers
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
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. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
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.
Languages
English, Italian, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Food and drink
1 restaurant
1 bar
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea in common area(s)
Restaurants on site
The Alchemy Bar
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Front-desk safe
Library
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour/ticket assistance
Business services
Business center
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.
This property does not have elevators
Assistive listening devices available
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Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property
TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Towels
Entertainment
28-inch flat-screen TV
Digital channels
iPod dock
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
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Desk
Free newspapers
Individually furnished
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Laptop-friendly workspace
Phone
Safe
Slippers
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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
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 fire extinguisher, 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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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
The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World Hotel London
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 is parking at The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?
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: 2:00 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 boutique hotel is within a 5-minute walk of University College London, Russell Square, and Tottenham Court Road. The British Museum and Covent Garden Market are also within 15 minutes. Goodge Street Underground Station is only a 4-minute walk and Russell Square Underground Station is 8 minutes.
The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The walls are very thin, so you can hear every noise. The rooms were also very stuffy and hot, only one attendant was helpful with this issue on our last night.
Elegant property. Excellently situated for British Museum, theatres and Kings Cross. Very good continental breakfast. Quiet, charming bar for a light informal meal.
Excellent location between the museum and the main London train station , great staff and excellent breakfast. Rooms are a little small and older but quiet. Enjoyed the stay there
Steven
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
8/10 Good
Stuart
25 Feb, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location great, staff very friendly, professional and attentive. Hotel is very tastefully appointed and decorated. We stayed in one of the Bloomsbury Suites and on arrival the Toilet had a strong sewage smell from the drains. Tried the usual, flushing the loo and running water down all drains but to no avail. Were rushing out for dinner and reported to duty manager - housekeeping tried their best with cleaning products but on return it only masked the smell and in the morning we asked to move rooms. Hotel had been full on the Friday night and we had to wait till other guests had checked out. It was my daughters wedding that day and she was getting ready in our room for the registry office just after lunchtime. The staff moved all of belongings to a new suite while we were out for the day/ evening celebrating with family. We were given a welcome complimentary gift for our troubles. Whilst the staff dealt with the issue effectively and as quickly as possible. However my only disappointment was somebody must have known about the problem and the room should not have been let in the first place. I would be amazed if a previous guest or housekeeping hadn't noticed the overpowering sewage smell. On balance it wouldn't stop me staying at the academy again.
The hotel was beautiful.
Great location . The staff where amazing. Friendly and helpful.
I was staying alone in the hotel on the first night and I felt comfortable and safe.
Breakfast was enjoyable.
Overall, a very comfortable stay with a very comfortable bed, clean linen and towels. However, the en suite was probably one of the smallest I have ever had to use. As a 5ft 4" size 10 lady, I could only sit sideways on the toilet and struggled to get in the shower then close the door. The air conditioning could not be set below 19 and was incredibly loud. There were also water stains on the carpet/curtains which I wouldn't usually expect in an SLA property. The biggest issue for me though is that on check-in, I was asked for my physical credit card so the staff member could take an advance of £30 from my account in case of damages. This wasn't a notional but an actual payment. When I later asked who would make the decision on whether or not there had been any damage, I was told that this wasn't the case, it was in case of theft or use of mini bar and that I would be refunded within 5 days. So the hotel took £30 from my current account and I am now waiting for a refund.