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The Academy


Hotel class 4.0 of 5
21 Gower Street Bloomsbury, London WC1E 6HG, England
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5 of 5 stars
Rome, Italy
2 Nov 2009 | Trip type: Business

The reviews do not rave enough about this hotel. It was perfect. The service excellent and friendly. Understated luxury and quality throughout the hotel. Beautiful decor. We had a stay of one night for business, and I was sorry only to spend a few comfortable and peaceful hours there. more

Fabulous
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5 of 5 stars
23 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Couples

I stayed at the Acedemy last year before Christmas with my Sister and experienced a few individual mishaps which rather spoilt our stay. Having said this the service and staff were very professional. On checking out, the Manager spoke to me personally and advised that he would like to welcome me back to the hotel to 'experience it as it... more

a little gem
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5 of 5 stars
sydney
1 Oct 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel
1/1 found this review helpful

Hard to fault this hotel. I did request a quiet room and mine overlooked a courtyard garden with fountain. The location, on Gower St only minutes from Soho, China Town, the theatres and the rest is great. The staff were lovely, plenty of space in the room, good bathroom, delicious breakfast, and given the high costs of london hotels, I... more

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4 of 5 stars
Salisbury, UK
25 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

I stayed here for 1 night whilst attending a function in London. I was really surpised by the hotel - the service at the desk was friendly and efficient, the room was well appointed and although I think there was a vent close by the bed was sooo comfortable that it didn't spoil my sleep. 2 minor things - there... more

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4 of 5 stars
Edmonton, Canada
28 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We booked a suite and it was worth it to have the extra space. The room was well appointed and very comfortable. We went into a regular room and it did seem a bit crowded. As we were there for 5 nights, it was well worth it to be able to have a bit more living room, so to speak.... more

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4 of 5 stars
Sao Paulo, Brazil
27 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Not only charming and well located, cozy and with a very helpful staff. Standard rooms are tiny however spotless, suites well sized, charming livings rooms and gardens. Worth, it will be repeated. more

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3 of 5 stars
Dublin, Ireland
25 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We've stayed before at The Academy and booked this time around under a three nights for the price of two offer for both leisure and for me, a short business meeting. The deal also included a free room upgrade on the third night, subject to availability. We knew the regular rooms were fairly compact due to the nature of the... more

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5 of 5 stars
Verona, Italy
25 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Couples

What can I say? Thank you Academy Hotel for the wonderful weekend with my partner and our two friends! When I booked online two rooms at the Academy hotel in London I was a little concerned because if you read the previous pages you'll find many negative reviews about this place. My stay at the Academy hotel was wonderful! I... more

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3 of 5 stars
Lincolnshire
14 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

Our bedroom was located on the 5th floor the good news was that it was relatively quiet the bad news was that the natural light was very limited. I agree with the last two reviewers very small bathrooms and the extras the company make an issue about were hit and miss. Our room was not cleaned until 3.30pm one day... more

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3 of 5 stars
Manchester, UK
9 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1/1 found this review helpful

The location is what drew us to this hotel, in Bloomsbury near Euston station/tube stations, close to the British Museum, etc. However, it's a good job we didn't plan on spending much time hanging round our hotel room! Check-in was fine, in a lovely lobby area, very tastefully decorated and stylish. We were shown to our room on the third... more

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Address: 21 Gower Street Bloomsbury, London WC1E 6HG, England
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