Description
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this Georgian hotel include concierge services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a banquet hall.. Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services..
With a stay at The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World, you'll be centrally located in London, steps from University College London and 4 minutes by foot from Russell Square. This boutique hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from The British Museum and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Leicester Square.. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. University College London - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi Tottenham Court Road - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi Russell Square - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi University of London - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi The British Museum - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi King's College London - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi Royal Opera House - 1 km / 0.7 mi Covent Garden Market - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi Oxford Circus - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi Leicester Square - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi London Palladium Theatre - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi The Strand - 1.5 km / 1 mi Regent Street - 1.6 km / 1 mi Oxford Street - 1.6 km / 1 mi Piccadilly - 1.6 km / 1 mi The nearest airports are: London City Airport (LCY) - 14.8 km / 9.2 mi Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 32.3 km / 20.1 mi Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 100 km / 62.2 mi Luton Airport (LTN) - 53.9 km / 33.5 mi Stansted Airport (STN) - 58.5 km / 36.4 mi The preferred airport for The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World is Heathrow Airport (LHR). . Near Russell Square.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge..
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- Air conditioning
- Heating (free of charge)
- Additional services
- Dry cleaning service
- Laundry
- Laundry Service
- Lift
- Maid
- Self-service laundry
- Tumble dryer
- Reception
- 24-hour reception
- Concierge service
- Multilingual staff
- Porter service
- Entertainment
- Aerobics
- Computer room
- Entertainment
- Shops in hotel
- TV lounge
- Parking
- Covered parking
- Nearby parking
- Parking
- Shuttle transfer
- Airport transfer
- Shuttle
- Pets
- No pets allowed
- Smoking
- Smoke detector
- Smoking area
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary high-speed Internet
- Services
- Balcony
- Banquet and event room
- Breakfast in bed
- Café
- Cloakroom facilities
- Coffee machine
- Conference centre
- Dry cleaning service
- Fax/photocopier
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Hair dryer
- Hairdresser / Barber
- Ironing equipment
- Laundry
- Library
- Luggage storage
- Meeting room
- Newspapers
- Porter
- Public bathroom
- Room service
- Safe
- Sale of tickets
- Sale of tours
- Security
- Serviced office
- Shoe shiner
- Terrace
- Trouser press
- Wake-up call service
- Bars
- Coffee/tea in public areas
- Restaurants
- Breakfast buffet
- Breakfast in bed
- Buffet restaurant
- Menu for diabetics (on request)
- Rooms for events / banquets
- Activities
- Diving
- Tennis court
- Accessibility
- Facilities for people with disabilities
- Wheelchair access
- Check-in/Check-out
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Very good
Based on 341 reviews
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This accommodation stands out for being in the heart of London
Showing 4 featured reviews out of 341 TripAdvisor reviews
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Tori T
08/07/2026
“Strongly Recommend.”
As a solo, female traveler, I highly recommend The Academy. I felt safe throughout my stay and absolutely cared for at every turn. The location is right by two major train stations, so getting around was not difficult at all. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, I was always happy to return to The… more
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Travelbass
Los Angeles
07/07/2026
“Small boutique hotel near the British Museum, very comfortable!”
We like the Bloomsbury neighborhood in London, we find it quieter than areas in the center of the city, but still an easy walk to lots of great restaurants and theaters. This hotel is in a restored Georgian building on an historic street. It is clean, elegant, nicely decorated inside. The staff w… more
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Coastal09041949157
07/07/2026
“Best hotel in London!”
The Academy is in a fantastic location in central London. The hotel is spotlessly clean, rooms are homely and beds very comfortable. The team are always so helpful, my daughter stays regularly throughout the year and every member of the team goes above and beyond to make her feel welcome and ensure… more
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Relax41361766749
Saint Louis, Missouri
01/07/2026
“Solo traveler’s quiet retreat”
Solo female traveler loved everything about this hotel. Bookish ambiance, extremely friendly staff and quiet neighborhood.
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