The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
21 Gower Street, London · Hotel
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A 50-room Bloomsbury hotel near the British Museum, with its own bar and garden for breakfast or evening drinks.
What's nearby
- London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine next door
- Staunton Hotel next door
- Senate House Library next door
- University of London 250m away
- Russell Square 350m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
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About The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
The Academy pairs a bar and breakfast service with a leafy garden, giving guests a quiet spot for a morning coffee or an evening drink without leaving the building. The garden and outdoor seating area make it an unusually green base for central London, and room service is available for those who prefer to eat in.
The hotel has 50 rooms, including family and accessible options, all en-suite with air conditioning and complimentary WiFi. Drinks are available in room, and practical extras such as laundry service, luggage storage and airport transfers are laid on for guests travelling for business or leisure. Meeting rooms and business services are also on hand, alongside concierge support for planning a stay.
Set on Gower Street in Bloomsbury, The Academy is close to the British Museum and University College London, with restaurants, pubs and entertainment all within easy reach nearby. It suits visitors keen to combine cultural sightseeing with a comfortable, well-equipped place to return to at the end of the day.
Reception hours
- Monday
- Open 24 hours
- Tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- Wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- Thursday
- Open 24 hours
- Friday
- Open 24 hours
- Saturday
- Open 24 hours
- Sunday
- Open 24 hours
Guests mention this hotel offers clean, comfortable rooms with great beds and pillows, and a delicious continental breakfast with fresh pastries and barista-made drinks. They also highlight the exceptional service from the friendly and helpful staff, and the convenient location.
Some reviews mention the rooms can be small.
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At a glance
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- 21 Gower Street, London
- Good for children
- No
- Destination
- London