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The Academy is a charming collection of five Georgian Town Houses nestling together in the heart of London’s historic Bloomsbury. Completely refurbished during the first half of 2003, the Academy now boasts 49 individual guest rooms and suites.

Guests will be delighted to discover 2 private Gardens and a couple of stylish and cosy lounges discreetly situated in the Town House, where they can enjoy the quirkiness and warmth of a large private home, combined with the sophistication and services of an elegant Georgian Town House.

Each guest room at The Academy has been styled to reflect the warmth and intimacy of your own home. Some feature distinctive split-level bathrooms and free - standing claw foot baths. Though all rooms are discreetly equipped for the business traveller and feature all the comforts of a luxury hotel.

There are also a number of light and airy suites at The Academy, some of them named after the infamous members of the ‘Bloomsbury Set’ – The Virginia Wolf Suite or local Garden squares; The Bedford Suite and The spacious Garden Suite, where opening it’s French doors leads to your own private patio garden – a real oasis in the heart of London – offering a chance to really unwind and indulge yourself.

The Alchemy restaurant is a haven of contemporary comfort, where guests can enjoy a leisurely breakfast. The menu includes a freshly baked continental buffet, or the ultimate traditional English breakfast.

With Tottenham Court Road, Oxford Street, Soho and Covent Garden all within a few minutes walk, the Alchemy Bar is the ideal meeting point before venturing out to the, or for a post-theatre nightcap. Deep cushioned sofas, small private corners and friendly staff, give the bar a very relaxed atmosphere.

The Boardroom is a popular venue for smaller meetings of up to 14 delegates or perfect for an intimate reception or dinner. The room benefits from plenty of natural daylight and is formally laid as an elegant boardroom. The Boardroom leads onto the Conservatory Lounge and Garden making it an ideal setting for summer cocktail receptions and small wedding parties.


Small (boutique) Townhouse hotel, minutes walk from West End. Quality furnishings lavish the property throughout, as you wind your way around the narrow Victorian corridors to either your room, or one of the small atrium styled lounge areas, leading onto a courtyard (a rare find for London) with tables and chairs (try breakfast out here). Furnishings are traditional, tasteful and very good quality. Many bedrooms have had authentic fireplaces uncovered during restoration, which add a real centrepiece to many rooms, and beds look sumptuous and inviting. Location is very good, a short walk to theatres, bars and fabulous restaurants. On busy Gower Street, but noise shouldn’t be a problem as double-glazing is very good. Light sleepers should request a rear facing room or higher floor, for your own piece of mind. Remember, if you want to be in the middle of London, it's going to be a little busier anyway.