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The Academy
5 stars

The Academy

21 Gower Street, London, United Kingdom
+44 207 631 4115
From
R4 034
Cheapest

rate per night

8,2
Great

based on 2 680 reviews

The Academy
Thu 2/5
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Fri 3/5
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard Room
R4 034
King room
R4 052
Double room
R5 173

About The Academy

  • Hotel Room
    You’ll have a private room with all the hotel’s amenities
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi for free
The Academy is a 50 bedroom Luxury 5* Townhouse hotel in the heart of Bloomsbury, London. The hotel has been created by linking together five historic Georgian buildings. These were originally built as private homes in 1776. Over the last 300 years each house has evolved its own character and atmosphere and now offers a unique Town House experience with the added luxury of two private gardens at the rear of the hotel.

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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Prices are based on 1 night including VAT, excluding local taxes and fees.

Amenities at The Academy

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Coffee machine
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Free toiletries

Services and conveniences

  • Business centre
  • Concierge service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-out
  • Bottle of water
  • 24-hour front desk

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Air-conditioned

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Coffee machine

General

  • Family rooms
  • Seating area
  • Sofa
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Storage available

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Accessibility and suitability

  • Disabled access
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Allergy-free room
  • No smoking
  • Designated smoking area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Trouser press

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • TV

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Garden

Bedroom

  • Sofa bed
  • Wardrobe or closet

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Family friendly

  • Cribs available

Reviews of The Academy

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8,2
Very GoodBased on 2 680 verified guest reviews
8,3Friends
8,1Couples
8,3Families
8,1Solo

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6,5 Okay
Pros:Convenient location.
Cons:Small room.
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10,0 Wonderful
Pros:One of the best beds in London...and the staff are SOOOO nice!!!!!

Location

21 Gower Street, London

What's nearby

  • British Museum268 m
  • Piccadilly Circus1.2 km
  • National Gallery1.3 km
  • Somerset House1.4 km
  • St James's Palace1.8 km
  • Southbank Centre1.9 km
  • Churchill War Rooms2 km
  • London Eye2.1 km
  • Big Ben2.2 km
  • Buckingham Palace2.3 km
  • Westminster Bridge2.3 km
  • Westminster Abbey2.4 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 11:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about The Academy

Low season

August

High season

April

Average price (weeknight)

R7 521

Average price (weekend night)

R5 747
Cheapest month to stay with an average 41% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 46% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at The Academy

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Top tips for your stay at The Academy

  • If you’re after a cheap room at The Academy, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in August and July.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at The Academy, plan to stay on a Monday or Thursday. The most expensive day is usually Wednesday.
  • The cheapest price a room at The Academy was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was R8 491, while the most expensive was R8 491.
  • How long should you stay at The Academy? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.

FAQs when booking at The Academy

  • Where is The Academy located?

    The Academy is located at 21 Gower Street in Camden, 2,4 km from the centre of London. British Museum is the closest landmark to The Academy.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Academy?

    Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at The Academy.

  • Does The Academy offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Academy offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is The Academy from the airport?

    The Academy is 12,6 km from London City.

  • How does KAYAK find such great The Academy hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at The Academy in London and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at The Academy and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for The Academy.

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Good to know

Value for money

7,8

Distance to city centre

2,4 km

Nearest airport

London City

Distance to airport

12,6 km