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The Academy

4.0 of 5
21 Gower Street Bloomsbury, London WC1E 6HG, England
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4.0 of 5 stars 291 Reviews
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  • “British museum” (8)
  • “Ground floor” (3)
  • “Very good” (3)
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ChrisFoster
UK
Contributor
19 reviews
51 helpful votes
“Ideal for a short stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

I stayed here for a very short one night stay. It served the purpose for a quick business trip. Ideally positioned for the West End. More

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AcademyHotel, Federico Ciampi - Assistant General Manager at The Academy, responded to this review
9 February 2012

Dear Reviewer, Thank you for sharing your experience here with us. Our hotel is indeed close to the West end, with easy reach of Oxford Street. Looking forward to welcome you again in the future, Kind Regards, Federico Ciampi More

dave-kent-uk
1 review
“Comfortable, clean and convenient.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

Nicely decorated and good service. Good size rooms and a comfortable beds More

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AcademyHotel, Federico Ciampi - Assistant General Manager at The Academy, responded to this review
3 February 2012

Dear Reviewer, Thank you for sharing your experience about your recent stay with us. It is always nice to read that our guests can feel a truly Eton experience. Looking forward to welcome you again in the future. Kind Regards, Federico Ciampi More

BruderLustig
Palo Alto CA
Contributor
13 reviews
4 helpful votes
“Charming hotel in central London”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

Got a small cozy room on the ground floor towards the garden; very nice. quiet and private. The hotel is in a prime location for discovering the city: a stone throw from the British Museum and access to the underground tube. No complaints on the accomodation; breakfast was also enjoyable. Will return for my next business trip. More

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AcademyHotel, Federico Ciampi - Assistant General Manager at The Academy, responded to this review
24 January 2012

Dear Reviewer, We would like to thank you for choosing our Hotel for your business trip and for sharing your experience. Reading positive comments from our guests always give us a boost to keep the high standards that we strive to achieve here at the hotel. Hoping to see you again in the future, Kind Regards, Federico Ciampi More

dedaus
Liverpool, United Kingdom
2 reviews
“a good small hotel in london”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012

I have stayed here a number of times, mostly as a business traveller. Its a very comfortable place, quite stylish, and a bit old fashioned at the same time. The breakfast (which usually cost extra) is very good - made to order and not a buffet! If I had a complaint it would be sometimes I get a really small... More

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AcademyHotel, Federico Ciampi - Assistant General Manager at The Academy, responded to this review
24 January 2012

Dear Reviewer, Thank you for feedback and for choosing our Hotel regularly for your stays in the capital. Please do contact us directly at your earliest convenience in order to oversee your future reservations and allocate the rooms based on your preferences where possible. Looking forward to welcome you again soon, Kind Regards, Federico Ciampi More

garyfarmer64
yorkshire
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
2 helpful votes
“topclass”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

stayed in london on many occasions this is by far the best arrived newyears eve me my partner & 7year old son management & staff cant do enough 4 u very helpfull 10 min walk & you have underground trains 2 take u 2 anywere in london numerous shops around hotel co.op supermarket round corner perfect place we booked a... More

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AcademyHotel, Federico Ciampi - Assistant General Manager at The Academy, responded to this review
24 January 2012

Dear Reviewer, Thank you for choosing to stay here with us over New Years Eve. I was very pleased to read all your comments about your stay. I will pass them to our staff as it is always great to be able to make our guests have a truly Eton collection experience. Looking forward to see you and your family... More

PJG1
Derbyshie
Contributor
12 reviews
17 helpful votes
“Good night's sleep in central London - bliss!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I have stayed in lots of London hotels, friends' houses etc.,and know London fairly well, and have had varying experiences at different hotels in the past. We stayed in room 55 and we had one of the quietest night's sleep ever in London. The room overlooked the garden, not the road. The bed was really comfortable, and due to the... More

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AcademyHotel, Federico Ciampi - Assistant General Manager at The Academy, responded to this review
24 January 2012

Dear Reviewer, Thank you for your feedback with regards to your recent stay here with us at The Academy London. I was pleased to read some positive comments about the Hotel and about the staff. I also would like to thank you also for the constructive feedback, which will help us to improve the high standards that we strive to... More

katespace77
Wilmington, Massachusetts
Contributor
11 reviews
5 helpful votes
“Glad I found it!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

While on a business trip to Cambridge UK in November, I decided to change my weekend plans and stay in London for my last night. I was shocked that I was able to book a twin room in the center of London (close to the tube, and just around the corner from the British Museum) for about the same price... More

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AcademyHotel, Federico Ciampi - Assistant General Manager at The Academy, responded to this review
24 January 2012

Dear Reviewer, It is always great to read such positive comments about a guest stay. We were pleased to have the opportunity to upgrade you and looking forward to welcome you again in 2012. Kind Regards, Federico Ciampi More

sushsi
Malaysia
Top Contributor
53 reviews
18 helpful votes
“Nice hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

Our room is spacious and deco is very nice. Location is excellent, near to a few tube stations and close to shopping areas,theatres,restaurants etc. Staff are very helpful. Only one negative comment- there is no lift to this hotel and we were on the third floor,with six pieces of luggage. More

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AcademyHotel, Federico Ciampi - Assistant General Manager at The Academy, responded to this review
24 January 2012

Dear Reviewer, Thank you for sharing your experience about your recent stay with us. I was pleased to read your positive comments and indeed we do not have lifts due to the history and layout of the building. Please do let us know when you have in mind your next stay with us and we will make sure we will... More

Tracey R
Cambridge, United Kingdom
1 review
3 helpful votes
“A comfortable stay”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2011
3
people found this review helpful

We found the room to be a good size. The bed to be comfortable and everywhere extremely clean. We added the full English breakfast to our stay which was both delicious and filling. The Staff were friendly and helpful. Our room was on the ground floor No2, facing the road, which was a blessing, as the location of the hotel... More

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AcademyHotel, Federico Ciampi - Assistant General Manager at The Academy, responded to this review
12 December 2011

Dear Reviewer, Thank you for your feedbacks with regards to your recent stay here with us at The Academy London. I was pleased to read that you did enjoy the location and overall the Hotel. We are currently refurbishing various areas of our building to ensure we keep the high standards that we strive to achieve here at The Academy.... More

Elizabeth2810
London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
“Sightseeing with Japanese guests”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011

It was difficult to find the hotel -various taxi drivers did not recognise the name . The hotel did not look like a hotel, as it is a row of terraced houses and was covered in scaffolding. There were rubbish bags at the front of the hotel throughout the visit and outside other properties -rubbish and building rubble. This gave... More

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AcademyHotel, Federico Ciampi - Assistant General Manager at The Academy, responded to this review
28 November 2011

Dear Reviewer, Thank you for your feedback with regards to your recent stay with us at The Academy London. Please accept my sincere apologies as I was sorry and disappointed to read your feedback for both you and your guests. I would be pleased to discuss your stay further and I can be contacted directly here or at the Hotel... More

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