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The Academy is a 50-room boutique hotel in London's Bloomsbury district, housed in a Grade II listed row of Georgian townhouses originally built in 1776. Part of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, it combines historic architecture with contemporary interiors by Champalimaud Design. The hotel features a private courtyard garden and provides access to London's cultural landmarks and shopping districts.
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The Academy sits in Bloomsbury's Garden Square district, at the heart of London's literary and intellectual quarters. The Grade II listed terrace of Georgian townhouses, originally constructed in 1776, provides a residential setting within central London. Nearby attractions include Regent's Park, the West End, world-famous museums, academic institutions, libraries, Seven Dials, and Covent Garden—all within easy walking distance.
The hotel offers 50 rooms and suites across four floors. Room types include Townhouse Single, Townhouse Double, Townhouse Twin, Bloomsbury Single, and Bloomsbury Suites in various configurations. The Bloomsbury Suites are available as the Bloomsbury King and Bloomsbury Studio. All rooms feature contemporary furnishings designed by Champalimaud Design, blending modern luxury with the building's Georgian character.
The Alchemy Bar offers in-house dining and drinks, featuring sleek grey walls and jewel-toned furnishings. Guests can order from the in-room dining menu for seasonal dishes enjoyed in their rooms. Afternoon tea is served daily in the private courtyard garden, providing an outdoor social space within the hotel's central location.
The hotel features a private courtyard garden and a library lounge furnished with leather armchairs, offering quiet spaces within the hotel's central location. The 2018 renovation by YTL Hotels and Champalimaud Design refreshed all rooms and public spaces while preserving the Grade II listed exterior and Georgian architecture.
The Academy suits cultural travelers and academics, with direct access to London's museums, libraries, and academic institutions. Business visitors and theater-goers benefit from proximity to the West End and Covent Garden. The location in Bloomsbury's literary and intellectual quarter provides central London access with residential character, appealing to those seeking a more intimate hotel experience.
Editorial verification: The Academy is affiliated with Small Luxury Hotels of the World; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
The Academy is located in Bloomsbury's Garden Square district in central London, housed in a Grade II listed Georgian townhouse terrace originally built in 1776.
The Academy has 50 rooms and suites spread across four floors.
The hotel offers Townhouse Single, Townhouse Double, Townhouse Twin, Bloomsbury Single, Bloomsbury King, and Bloomsbury Studio room types.
The Alchemy Bar serves drinks and in-house dining. The hotel also provides in-room dining with seasonal dishes and afternoon tea service in the private courtyard garden.
The building was originally constructed in 1776 and opened as a hotel in March 2000. It underwent a comprehensive renovation in 2018 by YTL Hotels and Champalimaud Design.
Nearby attractions include Regent's Park, the West End, world-famous museums, academic institutions, libraries, Seven Dials, and Covent Garden—all within walking distance.
The Academy is part of Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), a collection of independent luxury boutique hotels.
The Academy is affiliated with Small Luxury Hotels of the World; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
The Academy is in London, United Kingdom. Address: Bloomsbury, London, England, United Kingdom.
| Location | London, United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Address | Bloomsbury, London, England, United Kingdom |
| Brand / alliance | Small Luxury Hotels of the World |
| Official website | slh.com |
| Area guide | London Borough of Camden luxury hotels |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
Sources: slh.com/hotels/the-academy · en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Academy_%28hotel%29
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