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Taking five Georgian townhouses and combining them into one hotel, The Academy underwent a multi-million-pound interior refurbishment in 2018 and became part of the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World collection. Renowned New York-based designer Alexandra Champalimaud oversaw the refurbishment of the 50 elegant guest rooms and public spaces, blending modern and vintage styles with a nod to the lives and loves of the Bloomsbury Set who lived and worked in the area in the early 20th Century. The lower ground floor houses The Refectory, an intimate breakfast room and function space while T he Alchemy Bar, re-housed on the ground floor, leads through to a beautiful garden. Here you'll find Mr. Ma's Tea House Spa where you can enjoy traditional Asian body therapies including a hot medicinal herbal footbath, Chinese reflexology or Tuina - an invigorating and rhythmical acupressure to energise and balance the body.
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To book the The Academy by phone, call the telephone booking department on 020 7420 4953. The hotel reservations call centre is open seven days a week from 8am until 11pm (UK time) seven days a week. From United Kingdom call 020 7420 4953
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Are you booking for a group of people? If you are making a booking for a group of people and require over 10 rooms, you may prefer to speak to the Group Booking Department for The Academy bookings. Special deals can be arranged for groups, including discounts and arrangements for adjacent and inter connecting rooms if required. Call the Groups Reservations Department on 020 7292 2307. The best way to book a group deal is to complete the online form for group reservations at The Academy.
In the neighbourhood around The Academy
The Academy is in the London neighbourhood of Bloomsbury
The Montague on the Gardens
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
15 Montague Street, WC1B | 5 minutes from The Academy
Overlooking the gardens of Montague Garden Square, this sedate hotel has a peaceful feel even though the British Museum is right next door and Covent Garden's ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
15 Montague Street, WC1B | 5 minutes from The Academy
Overlooking the gardens of Montague Garden Square, this sedate hotel has a peaceful feel even though the British Museum is right next door and Covent Garden's ... More
Holiday Inn London Bloomsbury
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel from £116 27% off
Coram Street, WC1N | 7 minutes from The Academy
This is a smart, modern hotel located in one of the Capital's oldest and most beautiful areas. Bloomsbury is a great place to stay since it's ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel from £116 27% off
Coram Street, WC1N | 7 minutes from The Academy
This is a smart, modern hotel located in one of the Capital's oldest and most beautiful areas. Bloomsbury is a great place to stay since it's ... More
Holiday Inn London Regent's Park
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
Carburton Street, W1W | 10 minutes from The Academy
Located near the transport hub of Euston, and handy for shops and theatres in the West End as well for the City and the New East ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
Carburton Street, W1W | 10 minutes from The Academy
Located near the transport hub of Euston, and handy for shops and theatres in the West End as well for the City and the New East ... More
Radisson Blu Edwardian Bloomsbury Street Hotel
London > Useful Numbers > New Hotels
9-13 Bloomsbury Street, WC1B | 5 minutes from The Academy
Near to the British Museum , this Edwardian hotel is something of a Bloomsbury landmark. Relaunched in January 2009 following a 25 million pound ... More
London > Useful Numbers > New Hotels
9-13 Bloomsbury Street, WC1B | 5 minutes from The Academy
Near to the British Museum , this Edwardian hotel is something of a Bloomsbury landmark. Relaunched in January 2009 following a 25 million pound ... More
The Mandrake
London > Useful Numbers > New Hotels
20-21 Newman Street, W1T | 6 minutes from The Academy
The scent of jasmine hangs in the air at The Mandrake, a 34-room independent boutique hotel set around ... More
London > Useful Numbers > New Hotels
20-21 Newman Street, W1T | 6 minutes from The Academy
The scent of jasmine hangs in the air at The Mandrake, a 34-room independent boutique hotel set around ... More
Kimpton Fitzroy London
London > Useful Numbers > New Hotels
1-8 Russell Square, WC1B | 6 minutes from The Academy
Designed by Charles Fitzroy-Doll, who was also responsible for the design of RMS Titanic, Kimpton Fitzroy London (previously The Principal London) originally opened as a hotel ... More
London > Useful Numbers > New Hotels
1-8 Russell Square, WC1B | 6 minutes from The Academy
Designed by Charles Fitzroy-Doll, who was also responsible for the design of RMS Titanic, Kimpton Fitzroy London (previously The Principal London) originally opened as a hotel ... More
RADA - Jerwood Vanbrugh Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Malet Street, WC1E | 2 minutes from The Academy
RADA's 160-seat Jerwood Vanbrugh Theatre. ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Malet Street, WC1E | 2 minutes from The Academy
RADA's 160-seat Jerwood Vanbrugh Theatre. ... More
The Wheatsheaf
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
25 Rathbone Place, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 5 minutes from The Academy
Stop at The Wheatsheaf on Rathbone Place and you'll be having a pint where people like George Orwell, Anthony Burgess and Dylan Thomas have stopped and ... More
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
25 Rathbone Place, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 5 minutes from The Academy
Stop at The Wheatsheaf on Rathbone Place and you'll be having a pint where people like George Orwell, Anthony Burgess and Dylan Thomas have stopped and ... More
Dominion Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
268-269 Tottenham Court Road, Bloomsbury, London W1T | 5 minutes from The Academy
Huge theatre which plays host to big, rocking musicals, the Dominion Theatre, though built in 1928, underwent a �6 million restoration in 2017. Originally used as ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
268-269 Tottenham Court Road, Bloomsbury, London W1T | 5 minutes from The Academy
Huge theatre which plays host to big, rocking musicals, the Dominion Theatre, though built in 1928, underwent a �6 million restoration in 2017. Originally used as ... More
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Sights and Attractions near The Academy
The best museums, galleries, attractions near The Academy
The Building Centre
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
26 Store Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E | 2 minutes from The Academy
Open to the public as well as construction professionals, The Building Centre houses a permanent exhibition of a 1:1500 scale model of Central London. Current major ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
26 Store Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E | 2 minutes from The Academy
Open to the public as well as construction professionals, The Building Centre houses a permanent exhibition of a 1:1500 scale model of Central London. Current major ... More
New London Architecture
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
26 Store Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E | 2 minutes from The Academy
Located at The Building Centre in central London, New London Architecture prompts debate and discussion on architecture, planning, development and construction in the capital. The Pipers ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
26 Store Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E | 2 minutes from The Academy
Located at The Building Centre in central London, New London Architecture prompts debate and discussion on architecture, planning, development and construction in the capital. The Pipers ... More
The Wiener Library
London > Attractions > Museums
29 Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | 3 minutes from The Academy
The Wiener Library is the world's oldest library dedicated to the study of the Holocaust, its causes and legacies. The library also hosts a regular programme ... More
London > Attractions > Museums
29 Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | 3 minutes from The Academy
The Wiener Library is the world's oldest library dedicated to the study of the Holocaust, its causes and legacies. The library also hosts a regular programme ... More
Waterstone's - Gower Street
London > Shopping > Books
82 Gower Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E | 2 minutes from The Academy
Waterstone's, one of the largest high street booksellers in the UK, is a relative newcomer on the block. It first opened in Old Brompton Road, London, ... More
London > Shopping > Books
82 Gower Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E | 2 minutes from The Academy
Waterstone's, one of the largest high street booksellers in the UK, is a relative newcomer on the block. It first opened in Old Brompton Road, London, ... More
Heal's, Tottenham Court Road
London > Shopping > House and Garden
196 Tottenham Court Road, Bloomsbury, London W1T | 3 minutes from The Academy
Though it was established in 1800 Heal's is renowned for its beautifully designed furniture, attractive modern decorations and hyper-modern kitchenware. First opened in 1854, their flagship ... More
London > Shopping > House and Garden
196 Tottenham Court Road, Bloomsbury, London W1T | 3 minutes from The Academy
Though it was established in 1800 Heal's is renowned for its beautifully designed furniture, attractive modern decorations and hyper-modern kitchenware. First opened in 1854, their flagship ... More
Almost Famous
London > Shopping > Ladies Fashion
5 Percy Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 4 minutes from The Academy
Almost Famous started out selling limited runs of classy denim, but this flagship store marks their expansion into a whole range of elegant ladies clothes. Born ... More
London > Shopping > Ladies Fashion
5 Percy Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 4 minutes from The Academy
Almost Famous started out selling limited runs of classy denim, but this flagship store marks their expansion into a whole range of elegant ladies clothes. Born ... More
Store Street Espresso
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
40 Store Street , Bloomsbury, London WC1E | 1 minute from The Academy
With artisan coffee and a great selection of sandwiches and pastries, Store Street Espresso is popular with local students and residents as well as tourists. Their ... More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
40 Store Street , Bloomsbury, London WC1E | 1 minute from The Academy
With artisan coffee and a great selection of sandwiches and pastries, Store Street Espresso is popular with local students and residents as well as tourists. Their ... More
Busaba Eathai
London > Restaurants > Thai restaurants
22 Store Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E | 2 minutes from The Academy
Busaba Eathai is a canteen-style Thai fusion restaurant handily located for the West End. Diners are sat at long communal tables, which can be a little ... More
London > Restaurants > Thai restaurants
22 Store Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E | 2 minutes from The Academy
Busaba Eathai is a canteen-style Thai fusion restaurant handily located for the West End. Diners are sat at long communal tables, which can be a little ... More
The Ambrose Cafe
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
Heal's 196 Tottenham Court Road, W1T | 3 minutes from The Academy
On the first floor of Heal's Tottenham Court Road store, this British themed brasserie offers casual dining and cocktails. ... More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
Heal's 196 Tottenham Court Road, W1T | 3 minutes from The Academy
On the first floor of Heal's Tottenham Court Road store, this British themed brasserie offers casual dining and cocktails. ... More
RADA Chenies Street
London > Education > Adult Education
18-22 Chenies Street, WC1E | 1 minute from The Academy
One of three RADA sites across London, this Chenies Street building contains rehearsal rooms, the finance department, RADA Enterprises, the RADA Marketing department, ... More
London > Education > Adult Education
18-22 Chenies Street, WC1E | 1 minute from The Academy
One of three RADA sites across London, this Chenies Street building contains rehearsal rooms, the finance department, RADA Enterprises, the RADA Marketing department, ... More
School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1H | 3 minutes from The Academy
The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) is among the best schools for the studies of foreign cultures and languages in the world. In fact, ... More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1H | 3 minutes from The Academy
The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) is among the best schools for the studies of foreign cultures and languages in the world. In fact, ... More
Slade School of Fine Art
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
UCL University, Gower Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E | 6 minutes from The Academy
Among the best regarded art schools in the world. The Slade is a fairly traditional school with an insistence on certain techniques within each undergraduate course, ... More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
UCL University, Gower Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E | 6 minutes from The Academy
Among the best regarded art schools in the world. The Slade is a fairly traditional school with an insistence on certain techniques within each undergraduate course, ... More
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Leisure near The Academy
The Academy gyms, sporting activities, health & beauty and fitness.
Dolphin Swimming Club
London > Leisure > Activities
U of L Pool, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E | 3 minutes from The Academy
Swimming lessons for children and aquaphobic adults. This is one of the more popular swimming schools in London, and one of the most long-running, with over ... More
London > Leisure > Activities
U of L Pool, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E | 3 minutes from The Academy
Swimming lessons for children and aquaphobic adults. This is one of the more popular swimming schools in London, and one of the most long-running, with over ... More
Frame Fitzrovia
London > Leisure >
25-33 Berners Street, W1T | 6 minutes from The Academy
Drop in and pay-as-you-go, Frame offers flexibility and fun workouts, from sweat drenched cardio to mindful meditation. Doing the gym differently, Frame puts you through ... More
London > Leisure >
25-33 Berners Street, W1T | 6 minutes from The Academy
Drop in and pay-as-you-go, Frame offers flexibility and fun workouts, from sweat drenched cardio to mindful meditation. Doing the gym differently, Frame puts you through ... More
Agua at Sanderson
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
The Sanderson, 50 Berners Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 7 minutes from The Academy
Walking into the clean white space that is the Agua Spa at The Sanderson is instantly calming, relaxing and heavenly. There are 14 private treatment rooms, ... More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
The Sanderson, 50 Berners Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 7 minutes from The Academy
Walking into the clean white space that is the Agua Spa at The Sanderson is instantly calming, relaxing and heavenly. There are 14 private treatment rooms, ... More
Queens Larder Restaurant & Pub
London > Nightlife > Pubs
1 Queen's Square, Bloomsbury, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 7 minutes from The Academy
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
1 Queen's Square, Bloomsbury, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 7 minutes from The Academy
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Marquis Cornwallis
London > Nightlife > Pubs
31 Marchmont Street, WC1N | 7 minutes from The Academy
Always a popular choice for local workers and tourists taking in the delights of Bloomsbury, Marquis Cornwallis , located on Marchmont Street, close ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
31 Marchmont Street, WC1N | 7 minutes from The Academy
Always a popular choice for local workers and tourists taking in the delights of Bloomsbury, Marquis Cornwallis , located on Marchmont Street, close ... More
The Adam and Eve
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
77a Wells Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 8 minutes from The Academy
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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
77a Wells Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 8 minutes from The Academy
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Nightlife near The Academy
The Academy clubs, bars, cabaret nights, casinos and interesting nightlife.
Vagabond Wines Charlotte Street
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
25 Charlotte Street, W1T | 4 minutes from The Academy
The second Vagabond store, following on from the original wine bar in Fulham, can be found in ... More
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
25 Charlotte Street, W1T | 4 minutes from The Academy
The second Vagabond store, following on from the original wine bar in Fulham, can be found in ... More
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Meeting venue hire near The Academy
Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course near The Academy.
British Museum
London > Business > Venue Hire
Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | 4 minutes from The Academy
If you wanted to thoroughly explore the British Museum, it would take months, if not years. Over seven millions objects from all over the world are ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | 4 minutes from The Academy
If you wanted to thoroughly explore the British Museum, it would take months, if not years. Over seven millions objects from all over the world are ... More
The Rathbone Hotel
London > Business > Venue Hire
30 Rathbone Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 5 minutes from The Academy
Centrally located in Fitzrovia, it's a short walk from The Rathbone to Oxford Street, Soho and London's theatre district. With high speed wireless broadband available in ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
30 Rathbone Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 5 minutes from The Academy
Centrally located in Fitzrovia, it's a short walk from The Rathbone to Oxford Street, Soho and London's theatre district. With high speed wireless broadband available in ... More
The Congress Centre
London > Business > Venue Hire
23-28 Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | 5 minutes from The Academy
Based at Congress House, the headquarters of the Trades Union Congress, the Congress Centre offers several meeting and conference rooms for hire within an architecturally-renowned Grade ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
23-28 Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | 5 minutes from The Academy
Based at Congress House, the headquarters of the Trades Union Congress, the Congress Centre offers several meeting and conference rooms for hire within an architecturally-renowned Grade ... More
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