About
Photos
Rooms
Amenities
Reviews
Location
Hero photo

The Academy

5-star Hotel with Restaurant

5 stars

21 Gower Street, London

+44 207 631 4115
8.2
Very Good

based on 2,376 reviews

€148
Rate

per night

Room Type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard Room
€148
Double room
€180
King room
€212
Voted the Winner of Europe's Best Travel App 2023

About The Academy, London

Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Location
9.3
Services
8.2
Staff
9.2
Value for money
7.8
The Academy is a 50 bedroom 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. Please note, this property does not have an elevator, and rooms are only accessible via stairs.

The Academy photos


Rooms

Wed 7/5
Thu 8/5
King room
bed type unknown
bed type unknown
bed type unknown
Standard Room
bed type unknown
bed type unknown
bed type unknown
Queen room
1 queen bed
Double room
bed type unknown
bed type unknown
1 queen bed
How do payments to us affect ranking and how do we rank results?
Learn more
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night including VAT, excluding local taxes and fees.

Hotel Amenities & Facilities

  • 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

Dining

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

Basics

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

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

8.2
Very GoodBased on 2,376 verified guest reviews

Pros +
  • Really nice bar and lounge facilities. (in 17 reviews)
  • Our room was on the top floor so the stairs were a treck! (in 6 reviews)
  • "Clean, modern and very friendly staff." (in 174 reviews)
Cons -
  • Poor sound proofing on the floor. (in 15 reviews)
  • Very small room up several flights of dingy stairs. (in 3 reviews)
  • Water leaking from air conditioner unit. (in 7 reviews)


The Academy room booking info

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.


Frequently asked questions

  • How does The Academy compare to other 5-star hotels in London?

    In London, 5-star hotels have average nightly rates of €524. The Academy is €288 cheaper than the city average at just €236/night.

  • How far is The Academy from London City?

    The drive from London City to The Academy will take you about 23min depending on traffic, with a distance of 12.6 km. Hotels located in more populated areas may see vastly more traffic which will add to your travel time.

  • What is the best way to get to The Academy from London City?

    With parking available at The Academy, you could always hire a car for as low as €14/day and park it at the hotel. This would give you freedom while visiting London. Another more common option is to just take a taxi or rideshare service from the airport to The Academy. The nearest airport to the hotel is London City.

  • Are there food options at The Academy?

    The Academy does have a restaurant on site that guests and non-guests can use. Ask the front desk for kitchen hours or call The Academy at +44 207 631 4115. If you are staying at The Academy, you are more than welcome to order food through the hotel’s room service menu.

  • Does The Academy have a pool?

    Unfortunately, our data does not specify if there is a pool at The Academy. We would recommend calling the hotel’s front desk to confirm. The phone number for The Academy is +44 207 631 4115.

  • How close is The Academy to London city centre?

    The Academy is just 2.4 km away from London city centre. The closest landmark to the centre of London is London Eye, which is very accessible to The Academy guests.

  • What is the phone number for The Academy?

    Is The Academy pet-friendly?

  • Does The Academy have Wi-Fi available?

    Yes, The Academy has Wi-Fi available to hotel guests.

  • What time is check-out for The Academy?

    Standard check-out time at The Academy is 11:00. Guests can check in after 14:00.

  • How much is a room at The Academy?

    The cheapest deals found start from only €195 per night. The average rate for rooms at The Academy is currently around €342/night. Enter your dates in the form above to see more.

  • Is there laundry service in The Academy?

    Yes, there is. Reach out to The Academy, London for more details on all available laundry services. Guests can also take advantage of irons and ironing boards at the property either in the room or at the laundry facility.

  • What is the distance from The Academy, London to British Museum?

  • Is Victoria Palace Theatre, London close to The Academy?

  • How many operators does momondo search for hotels in London?

  • When did momondo last update prices for hotels in London?

    Prices for hotels in London are refreshed on a daily basis.


Places of interest near The Academy

Attractions in London, England curated by momondo

The Academy location: 21 Gower Street, London

Top landmarks

British Museum0.3 km
Leicester Square1.1 km
Piccadilly Circus1.2 km
Trafalgar Square1.4 km
Charing Cross1.5 km
London Eye2.1 km

momondo’s favourite London hotels

Ravna Gora

29 Holland Park Avenue, London

8.1
3 stars

€107

Roseview Alexandra Palace Hotel

2 Queens Avenue, Muswell Hill, London

6.9
3 stars

€81

Novotel London Excel

7 Western Gateway Royal Victoria Dock, London

8.2
4 stars

€124

Hilton London Kensington

179-199 Holland Park Avenue, London

7.1
4 stars

€137

Travelodge Wembley

North Circular Road, London

6.0
3 stars

€67

Generator London

37 Tavistock Place, Russell Square, London

6.8
3 stars

€28

Sapphire Hotel London

35 Shepherds Bush Road, London

6.5
3 stars

€69

Montcalm Piccadilly Townhouse, London West End

65-73 Shaftesbury Avenue, London

8.5
5 stars

€216

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London - Docklands Riverside

265 Rotherhithe Street, London

7.9
4 stars

€134


Nearby accommodation in London

Covent Garden

See more

The Grand at Trafalgar Square

8 Northumberland Avenue, London

8.4
4 stars

€264

View Deal

The Z Hotel Trafalgar

53-59 Chandos Place, London

8.4
3 stars

€157

View Deal

St Martins Lane London

45 St. Martins Lane, London

8.6
5 stars

€334

View Deal

Strand Palace Hotel

372 The Strand, London

8.4
4 stars

€200

View Deal

The Waldorf Hilton, London

Aldwych, London

8.2
4 stars

€339

View Deal

The Savoy

Strand, 189, London

9.4
5 stars

€655

View Deal

The Clermont London, Charing Cross

The Strand, Charing Cross, London WC2N 5HX, London

8.8
4 stars

€309

View Deal

15 New Row

15 New Row, London

7.3
1 star

€143

View Deal

The Z Hotel Strand

415 Strand, London

8.4
3 stars

€156

View Deal

Camden

See more

Generator London

37 Tavistock Place, Russell Square, London

6.8
3 stars

€28

View Deal

Goodwood Hotel

38-40 Tavistock Place, London

5.1
2 stars

€76

View Deal

The Standard London

10 Argyle Street, London

8.6
5 stars

€268

View Deal

Hilton London Euston

17-18 Upper Woburn Place, London

7.6
4 stars

€210

View Deal

Nyx Hotel London Holborn By Leonardo Hotels

50-60 Southampton Row, London

8.5
4 stars

€265

View Deal

Charlotte Street Rooms by News Hotel

68 Charlotte Street, London

6.3
3 stars

€125

View Deal

Middle Eight

66 Great Queen Street, London

8.8
5 stars

€278

View Deal

Astor Museum Hostel

27 Montague Street, London

7.9
2 stars

€33

View Deal

Studios2Let

London

7.9

€123

View Deal

Kensington and Chelsea

See more

Easyhotel South Kensington

14 Lexham Gardens, London

7.1
2 stars

€70

View Deal

Nox Kensington

88 Holland Road, London

7.8
4 stars

€90

View Deal

Hilton London Kensington

179-199 Holland Park Avenue, London

7.1
4 stars

€137

View Deal

The Ampersand Hotel

10 Harrington Road, London

8.9
5 stars

€239

View Deal

Henley House Hotel

30 Barkston Gardens, London

8.2
4 stars

€148

View Deal

Merit Kensington Hotel

12, 16-18 & 24 Penywern Road, London

7.9
4 stars

€108

View Deal

Manor Hotel

23 Nevern Place, London

6.3
2 stars

€645

View Deal

Trebovir Hotel

18-20 Trebovir Road, London

7.9
3 stars

€135

View Deal

Hilton London Olympia

380 Kensington High Street, London

7.3
4 stars

€127

View Deal

The Z Hotel Tottenham Court Road

52 Poland Street, London

8.0
3 stars

€156

View Deal

The Soho Hotel

4 Richmond Mews, London

9.5
5 stars

€648

View Deal

The Resident Soho

10 Carlisle Street, London

8.9
4 stars

€277

View Deal

W London

10 Wardour Street, London

8.8
5 stars

€406

View Deal

Mimi's Hotel Soho

56-57 Frith Street, London

8.0
3 stars

€191

View Deal

Hotel Indigo London - 1 Leicester Square

1 Leicester Square, London

7.6
4 stars

€259

View Deal

Montcalm Piccadilly Townhouse, London West End

65-73 Shaftesbury Avenue, London

8.5
5 stars

€216

View Deal

The Londoner

38 Leicester Square, London

9.1
5 stars

€463

View Deal

Chateau Denmark London

Charing Cross Road, Denmark Str, London

8.8
5 stars

€379

View Deal

Save money when you book hotels with momondo

Best deals on hotels

Best deals on hotels

See deals from 3M+ hotels and accommodations in one place.

Free cancellation

Free cancellation

Use our filter to find stays with free cancellation.

Millions of reviews

Millions of reviews

Check ratings based on millions of real guest reviews.

Price Alerts

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.

An easier way to manage your London trip

We make it super easy to schedule, organise and travel with friends or family. Trips is free – and available to use no matter where you book.

Get notified when prices go down

Daily price changes in your inbox - only with Price Alerts.
Wed 7/5
Thu 8/5

Find better results for your stay in London