My wife and I have stayed at the Academy a number of times, and we've previously found it to be comfortable, friendly, in an excellent location and, when booked at the right time, good value for money. All of the above was still true on this occasion, but our stay was spoiled by our room. We were given room 20,... more

Stayed for one one night on a business trip to London - central enough and very good value for money at the rate paid - but not at the rack rate. The single room was not spacious but certainly adequate, comfortable and well equiped. Only small downside was decidedly dodgy reception on the in-room TV but the radio was a... more

Found the hotel very charming. Good friendly & discreet service. Location is very good for the West End, Covent garden, Eurostar. Gower Street feels a bit like the main road that it is although much calmer at the weekend. Nearest tube in any direction is a 10-15 min walk with luggage. We had a room at the back of the... more

The Academy is in a terrific location - a couple of blocks from the British Museum, with a Tube station around the corner and plentiful bus service to the West End, Trafalgar Square and Victoria Station. Gower Street is lined with lovely old townhouses, most of which (like the Academy) have been converted into hotels. My room (bedroom with en... more

This hotel is in a great location to go to the theatre, only 10 minutes walk for us. It was in a really nice area away from the main hustle and bustle. We got a room at the back of the hotel and so could not hear traffic noise but did not get a very good nights sleep because we... more

Seemed like a really nice hotel, small rooms but several sitting rooms decorated in period (or period-ish - I'm not an architect) style. Unlike a previous reviewer, a porter carried my bag to my room, where I found soft classical music on the radio, a bowl of apples on the desk and a bottle of mineral water by the bed.... more

This little London gem is hidden away in a lovely backstreet of Bloomsbury - 10 mins walk from Tottenham Court Road, 15 mins from Soho. The prices are better if you book direct and make sure breakfast is included (£5 extra for room service) - it's fantastic. Contrary to some reviews, we found the staff very friendly. Ask for a... more

Stayed in London 4 nights during a nasty cold spell. Couldn't have asked for a cozier spot (crackling fireplace in the reception area), a nicer, more accommodating staff, or a more charming and pleasant room. Because they were advertising a winter special I was able to book a suite at a good price, and it was a very reasonable size... more

as some rated this hotel as 4-5 grade and some 1-2, i'll give here some of my impressions that might help one decide if to stay here or not: - location is superb. walking distance from 4 tube stations and short walking distance from real magor sites and attractions. - service is not perfect. absolutly suficient, especially if you know... more