The Academy

About The Academy

Located just off Oxford Street, The Academy is located in a peaceful yet central location in leafy Bloomsbury. A traditional townhouse hotel, originally built in 1776 with history, charm and character; each guestroom is tastefully decorated, and features iPod docking stations and flat screen TV's, for your entertainment. Enjoy Full English or Continental breakfasts in our dining room – and dinner in one of the many fantastic restaurants nearby. During summer, take advantage of our two scenic, walled gardens or during colder days, relax in the peaceful, heated conservatory. Alternatively, in keeping with the area's literary history, while away the hours in our small library before enjoying a drink in the sumptuous lounge. Take advantage of The Academy's ideal location – just 10 minutes' walk from Covent Garden's boutique shops, The West End's notorious theatres and Soho's bustling nightlife. We are a short walk to the tube stations of Goodge Street (Northern Line), or Tottenham Court Road (Central Line). For the Eurostar, London St Pancras is just a 5 minute taxi ride or 15 minutes' walk for the Eurostar is just a 5 minute taxi ride or a 15 minute walk. The Academy provides easy access to all London's major Airports. The Academy is a Grade II listed building (and, as such, does not have an elevator - all rooms are only accessible by stairs!). All guests receive a 50% discount on parking at Bloomsbury Square Car Park.As expected for a London West End hotel, The Academy is well connected, with 7 London Underground lines* and 3 National Rail Stations within a ten minute walk. Not forgetting that it is one of the nearest boutique hotels to London St Pancras station for the Eurostar. Also easily accessable from all London Airports. A public NCP car park is available on off Bedford Square, 2 minutes walk away. *Please note that the Northern Line will not be stopping at Tottenham Court Road Tube Station until late 2011. Please use Goodge Street.