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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

#460 of 1,102 hotels in London

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1585 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

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

    Exceeded my expectations

    A bit of luxury in a convenient location.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Townhouse King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom very small

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    9.0
    Very Nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bloomsbury Twin
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stairs

    Very comfortable

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    8.0
    Remarkably accommodating staff in a great location with famtastic breakast but variable rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Townhouse Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room 52 is like a Harry Potter under the stairs experience. Small, cavelike, with window that opens onto the common courtyard. Desk, but with chair you can’t move given bed placement. Avoid if possible.

    The staff was unrivalled. Every person I encountered wanted to make my experience great. The common spaces are beautiful. The continental breakfast is excellent.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    8.0
    very good stay - great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Townhouse King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    stairs! lots of them! residence bar closes too early

    Good breakfast- very helpful staff

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    9.0
    Lovely little hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bloomsbury Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only downside was that breakfast was only continental and extra if you wanted a full English.

    The staff were absolutely perfect. Whatever you needed, they were there to help. The hotel has a lovely garden area off the main bar area, perfect to relax in. The library is a nice touch too, with mystery wrapped books and a nice selection on the shelves. The library also has a garden area off it. It's a great location, a short walk away from the underground, Euston, and shopping streets. 24-hour room service with a fair selection of hot meals available.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    9.0
    Excellent choice for couples wanting easy access into the city
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Townhouse King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, central but quiet. Charming rooms and courtyard garden. Enjoyed a few cocktails!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Townhouse King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The included breakfast is rather simple.

    Very good location.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    8.0
    I'd book again, just a different room.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Townhouse Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The single room was in the basement, and rather stuffy. The air conditioning was OK, but loud. Might be worth paying more for another room.

    As a solo traveler I felt welcome and safe. The staff were all attentive and helpful, and efficiently arranged cabs. The continental breakfast was very varied, and excellent quality. Again, great staff, friendly and efficient.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    8.0
    Excellent hotel, but definitely needs a lift!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Townhouse King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Put in a lift 😂

    The hotel is located in a very nice area, within walking distance of London Euston station, They say breakfast included which is true but it’s just a continental breakfast of yoghurts, cereal, cold meats and cheese, but an English breakfast in England is an extra £15.00 each, I point this out purely to ensure you know what you are getting when they say breakfast included, it is no criticism as plenty of people were tucking into the continental breakfast. There is no lift, so if you have heavy luggage it is a struggle upstairs and we were on the 2nd floor and I have a heart and lung condition so my partner had to carry my luggage up as well. Overall, it is an excellent hotel for a small break in London,

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    9.0
    Would love to stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bloomsbury Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely comfortable hotel in a central location, near 2 tube stations with lovely staff.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bloomsbury Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nil

    Excellent location, excellent service

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bloomsbury King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel was beautiful inside the only thing that let it down was no lifts in the hotel we were on the sixth floor a lots of stairs we are in are 60s found it hard work .plus the fire alarm went off and we had to evacuate the building due to someone smoking in there room and setting it off .

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Townhouse Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good location for my commute the following day

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bloomsbury King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bedroom was a bit dark and we would have liked more light

    Lovely staff very comfortable bed.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Townhouse Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wash room in my bedroom was small but I could very easily get past that

    From the moment I checked in everyone was so warm and welcoming which was great as I had a very unpleasant experience in my accommodation when I first got to London the day before I can’t remember who was working the front desk when I checked in but I’d like to extend my thanks to them

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    7.0
    Nice hotel but not quite at the usual SLH levels
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Townhouse King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom was very small with a loose tap. When you sat on the toilet the hand basin got in the way. The breakfast was good but could have offered more variety

    Location and staff were great

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    9.0
    Fantastic value for money; unbeatable customer service.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Townhouse King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The air cons are extremely loud so we had to have it turned off to sleep. This was an issue in both rooms we stayed in.

    Thank you to The Academy for such a wonderful stay! This is our third time staying at this hotel, and Felix recognised us when we arrived and gave us a complimentary drink upon arrival for our customer loyalty. There was an issue with the TV not working in our room, so they kindly moved us to another room with a working TV the second night of our stay; whilst preparing our second room they treated us to another complimentary drink. They also went to the lengths of putting a can of Coke with my name on it in the mini-fridge! The service is unbeatable, with Davidae also needing a special shout out. Other positives include: a fantastic continental breakfast with great coffee; great location within walking distance of sought after areas; comfy, large beds; Elemis products in the bathroom.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    9.0
    The best staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Townhouse Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was small but comfortable overall

    The staff was super helpful, especially Davide of the front door.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    8.0
    Good all round
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Townhouse King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, restaurants within walking distance. Hotel gave great recommendations to the life goddess great find, delicious food lovely staff will be going back. Staff were all very helpful

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2025

    8.0
    A lovely, comfortable stay with attentive staff and it was very clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bloomsbury King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was a little small and the doors to a little courtyard didn’t open.

    It’s beautiful - the bar was lovely, the garden is a lovely space to have a drink and relax. The rooms are clean and well appointed and the mini bar was complimentary.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    7.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bloomsbury King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Rooms nice but a little tired, lacking on breakfast options.

    Great location and outside bar space in courtyard very nice.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    9.0
    Great little hotel, short walk from Euston station
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Townhouse King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great room, Elemis products, great value.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2025

    9.0
    Business travel
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Townhouse Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small and charming, comfortable and friendly staff. Good breakfast and the inner garden is huge plus. Close to tube and Elizabeth Line. Quiet neighbourhood

    Stayed in July 2025

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