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The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

London England
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Step into a world of personalized elegance at The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World, far from the ordinary hotel experience, 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 50 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

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

Check-in

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

  • 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

Other details

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a 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
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).

Location

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