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Reviews of The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World 5 stars

21 Gower Street, Bloomsbury, Camden, London, WC1E 6HG, United Kingdom

#357 of 1,018 hotels in London

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1901 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    9.0
    Smart boutique hotel in fabulous location.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Townhouse King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My room was a little small. But for 1 was ok.

    Location interiors fabulous breakfast

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2024

    9.0
    Cosy hotel. Friendly and accommodating staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bloomsbury King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no elevator but that did not really bother us.

    Very nice boutique hotel in the Bloomsbury area. Classic but comfortable rooms.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2024

    9.0
    Stay central
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Townhouse King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some small additions in breakfast But they have big variety of coffees with no extra charge

    Very comfortable and clean. So kind that everything in the fridge was free and for all the days. Very nice bed and excellent system for hot water in the bathroom Close to Goodge Street station (also many stations around in e Walking distance less of 10 min) and Russel Square.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bloomsbury Twin
    • Stayed 3 nights

    If you have any mobility restrictions please keep in mind that there is no elevator in the hotel. Doors are thin and if your neighbors are loud you can hear everything. Air conditioner require cleaning.

    Great location, amazing staff, nice design, clean. Definitely good choice for a short break in London.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2024

    8.0
    We enjoyed our time at this hotel, while the room was small, it was well appointed and the staff were lovely.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Townhouse King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was almost uncomfortably small for two people and the extra charge for any heart breakfast.

    The property was a beautiful, tastefully renovated space, the bar was lovely and the staff were helpful and accomodating.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Townhouse Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent stuff

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    9.0
    Perfect base for a London visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bloomsbury King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, lovely small hotel feeling, very comfortable and beautifully decorated, staff extremely friendly and welcoming and very good service.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    9.0
    Exceeds expectations, a real find!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Townhouse King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Hard to level any criticism- it's everything I needed, done really well.

    Great location, a superb interior and well finished throughout. Loads of room too- I can't recommend it enough.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    8.0
    One for the short list
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bloomsbury King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If it had access to a gym that would make it a 10/10

    A Smart hotel in a Great location . The staff were attentive and friendly .

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2024

    7.0
    Very comfortable enjoyable stay in a very convenient part of London. Good breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bloomsbury King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small things, blind in our room was a bit broken and I ordered a Gin and Tonic in the bar and it came with no ice or lemon/lime, so that was a little disappointing.

    Location right in the heart of Bloomsbury, theatre district within walking distance, British Museum around the corner; very nice decor in the hotel , bedroom was very comfortable, very comfortable beds! The staff were all very friendly and accommodating.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    8.0
    Lovely room but let down with the staff and ambience in the public areas
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bloomsbury King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel lacked atmosphere. The bar area was deserted late afternoon and when we returned from the theatre. We had to switch the lights on ourselves as it got dark. No staff around. Tables not cleared and we noticed room service trays not taken away. For the price this was disappointing.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Townhouse Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly, professional staff, superb service. Lovely interiors, excellent breakfast. Thoroughly enjoyable stay. Highly recommended

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2024

    9.0
    Excellent!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Townhouse King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    So comfortable and stylish Perfect location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2024

    7.0
    pretty good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bloomsbury King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the floor was not flat in the slightest and no pegs for hanging coat. Air con and heating did not work and couldn’t adjust them

    the location was fabulous and the bathroom was amazing

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Townhouse King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Staff vas very friendly and helpfully. Room was nice and clean. Breakfast was standart continental type. But everything was fresh and nice. Breakfast room was very cosy. We really liked it there. Thank you

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    8.0
    Ideal and good value stay for London
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bloomsbury King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was in basement (Bloomsbury King) which was very dull. Also next to door for cleaning room hence lots of early morning noise

    Small, quiet and located well

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    7.0
    Only a 7 since staff couldn’t be bothered with emails and customer satisfaction
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bloomsbury Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - No shelving in the wardrobe - No shelving in the bathroom - No socket for the hairdryer in the bathroom - A week after checkout and the security deposit is still marked on my bank account - No answer to emails

    - Room pretty much like on the photos - Location of the hotel is perfect - Everything was clean - Staff welcoming and friendly

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Townhouse King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room (townhouse, on the ground floor) felt very small. Definitely not 21 m2 as advertised. It had a weird stuffy smell. Also you could not open the door to the bathroom fully. The entry part of the room had a light that you could not turn off or turn on (very odd). Also you can hear every move from the room above you. The room also had water leak marks on the ceiling.

    The staff were amazing, very attentive and nice people! The hotel itself is very nice, the common areas have very nice decor. The breakfast was very good, some people are complaining here that they don't get the full English breakfast but the continental breakfast is more than enough, good pastries and fruit selection.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    9.0
    Excellent stay, would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bloomsbury King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil

    An excellent property, good sized room for central London. Great location close to multiple tube stations making it easy to get around. Staff were excellent with keeping luggage and very helpful. Breakfast simple and just what was needed with a good selection for the continental breakfast and cooked available for an extra £15

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Townhouse Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    extra charge for scrambled eggs, etc. -> should be included in a hotel of that category

    Great location, nice design, very friendly staff

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    7.0
    A nice hotel in a good position but did not feel comparable to other boutique hotels we have stayed out.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bloomsbury Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was disappointing as the pastries were stale. We also had an afternoon tea at the hotel which was average.I had emailed my vegetarian preferences which were not noted although remedied by a Brie sandwich. We were the only people having tea so I guess that contributed to the lack of atmosphere. The toilet seat was unattached in our room, which we reported at the end of our stay as only staying one night. The staff did say we should have let them know asap.

    The location was great. The Bloomsbury suite was lovely. Plenty of space and quiet. The staff were polite and umbrella’s were greatly appreciated in the bad weather. There are nice areas to relax and the decoration is lovely. Complimentary soft drinks, water and coffee facilities were good in room.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    9.0
    lovely hotel in the heart of london!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Townhouse King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    bar closes very early

    perfectly located. we had a fantastic stay at the academy. team is very nice and kind. rooms are very clean. fantastic breakfast, everything was super fresh and just prepared!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bloomsbury King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not super big room or bathroom.

    All the staff was wonderful and the location is great. Great for a short 1 - 2 nights stay

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • Bloomsbury King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little more info on check-in would have been good, never did find out breakfast times. The room was small, which is fine, but A/C might need a service as room was roasting. Just a little reminder that 4 flights of stairs will take your breath away.

    Lovely staff, awesome breakfast, great location.. A few minor issues but overall great.. maybe not 5 star , but definitely 4.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2023

    9.0
    An excellent small hotel in great location with very helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Townhouse Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Stairs to the top floor.

    All the staff were welcoming polite and helpful giving very good service. They even found my daughter's ear ring dropped down the sink and thought to be lost on the morningof departure. Breakfast very good and wide variety. Bedrooms comfortable and all you would expect.

    Stayed in December 2023

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