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The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

London England
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Experience individualised luxury at The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World, where every stay is a unique, curated masterpiece, just a 4-minute walk from Russell Square and 6 minutes by foot from The British Museum. This boutique hotel is 20 minutes walk to Leicester Square and 20 minutes walk to Covent Garden Market.

Discover unique style with premium bedding, daily housekeeping, air conditioning, complimentary high-speed WiFi, in-room coffee & tea facilities, a 28-inch flat-screen TV, room service and complimentary daily newspaper in a design-led boutique setting. Conveniences include bathrobes, a desk, a phone and an in-room safe.

Property Details

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.

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Banquet hall
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Library
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Offsite parking discounted rates available
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Terrace
  • Concierge services
  • Year Built - 1775
  • Total number of rooms - 50
  • Number of floors - 3

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 2:00 AM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

  • 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

Other details

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.

Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

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
The British Museum - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Dominion Theatre - 0.6 km / 0.4 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
Savoy Theatre - 1.5 km / 0.9 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).


Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets not allowed

Location

21 Gower Street, London, England WC1E 6HG, United Kingdom