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The Academy Townhouse London

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Rating : 4 Star

Address : 21 Gower Street, London, United Kingdom

General Description for The Academy Townhouse London
Situated slap bang in the middle of London's West End just a short walk from The British Museum, Covent Garden, the shops of Oxford Street and Chinatown. The Academy is an intimate hotel that was originally built in 1776 as five Georgian homes. Each of its five houses has developed its own distinctive character over the years and these have now been combined to create a stunning boutique-style hotel. Beautifully decorated throughout and retaining many original Georgian features, The Academy has a Georgian conservatory, a library and even two private gardens. The hotel incorporates 49 guestrooms including 10 suites, each individually designed and decorated to create a unique look. Guests enjoy the quirkiness and warmth of a large private home, sleep in comfortable Egyptian cotton sheets and enjoy the bathroom luxuries. Every room is air conditioned and has a CD player and tea and coffee making facilities. Outside, the private gardens are exclusive to hotel residents. Flowers fill the generous space with colour and a delicate fragrance. The fishpond ripples set a lovely quiet scene to enjoy a glass of chilled wine, a hot brew, and a cosy place to finish your crossword. LOCATION Surround yourself with the bright lights of the West End with The Academy. Situated off historic Bloomsbury Square, this charming Town House is close to the entertainment of Covent Garden, the shops of Oxford Street, the buzz of Chinatown and the grand British Museum. There are 4 Underground stations a close by; Goodge Street, Russell Square, Tottenham Court Road and Holborn. The hotel is 4 stops from Waterloo for the Eurostar and very close to Euston and Kings Cross stations for Gatwick, Stanstead, London City Airport. Heathrow International Airport is 20 kms away.

Overview for The Academy Townhouse London
Set within 5 linking Georgian townhouses, just off historic Bloomsbury Square, this charming hotel is close to the vibrant Covent Garden, shopping on Oxford Street, bustling Chinatown and the British Museum. Only a short stroll away from the bright lights of the West End, The Academy offers the warmth of a large private home, with 2 private gardens, in Central London. It is surrounded by 4 underground stations, making it easily accessible from Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, London City Airport and the Eurostar. The 4-star Academy houses 49 comfortable rooms and relaxing common areas with luxurious sofas in which you can sink into after a long day of exploring the sites of London.

Places of Interest for The Academy Townhouse London
Oxford Street - 400 metres British Museum - 500 metres British Telecom Tower - 500 metres Soho - 700 metres Trafalgar Square - 1.0 mile (1.5 kilometres) Buckingham Palace - 1.5 miles (2.5 kilometres) London Eye - 2 miles (3.0 kilometres) Houses of Parliament - 2.0 miles (3.0 kilometres) Westminster Abbey - 2.0 miles (3.0 kilometres) Natural History Museum - 3.0 miles (5.0 kilometres) Tower of London - 3.0 miles (5.0 kilometres) Harrods - 3.0 miles (5.0 kilometres) Victoria and Albert Museum - 3.0 miles (5.0 kilometres)

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Cancellation Policy for The Academy Townhouse London
All reservations must be cancelled 24 hours prior to arrival(hotels local time) to avoid a penalty equal to one night stay.

Checkin Time for The Academy Townhouse London
2:00 PM

Checkout Time for The Academy Townhouse London
11:00 AM

Dining for The Academy Townhouse London
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Location for The Academy Townhouse London
Central London Area

Location Description for The Academy Townhouse London
The hotel is ideally located in Bloomsbury, a few minutes from the British Museum, West End theatres, Oxford Street, Covent Garden and Soho. 3 underground stations are minutes walk away. Euston station is within a half a mile of the hotel, as is Kings Cross station, with direct train links to London Luton Airport. Heathrow Airport is 20 km away (40 min by taxi).London, Financial District, England, United Kingdom.

Accommodation for The Academy Townhouse London
Club Double-One double bed. Georgian décor with Egyptian cotton bed linen and dark wood furnishings. Wireless Internet connection, air conditioning, satellite television, CD player, tea and coffee making facilities, telephone, safe, minibar, and complimentary newspaper. Bathroom with designer toiletries, slippers, bathrobes and hair dryer. Town House Single-One single bed. Georgian décor with Egyptian cotton bed linen and dark wood furnishings. Wireless Internet connection, air conditioning, satellite television, CD player, tea and coffee making facilities, telephone, safe, minibar, and complimentary newspaper. Bathroom with designer toiletries, slippers, bathrobes and hair dryer. Suite-One king bed. Separate sitting area. Georgian décor with Egyptian cotton bed linen and dark wood furnishings. Wireless Internet connection, air conditioning, satellite television, CD player, tea and coffee making facilities, telephone, safe, minibar, and complimentary newspaper. Bathroom with designer toiletries, slippers, bathrobes and hair dryer.

How to reach for The Academy Townhouse London
From London Heathrow Airport: Approximate distance to the hotel is 18 miles (29 kilometres). Getting there. Buses and underground trains run every few minutes from London Heathrow Airport into central London. The best way to get to the hotel is by taking the Heathrow Express to Paddington station, then an underground train to Tottenham Court Road Station, which is located 300 metres from the hotel. Black cabs are available at the airport. The hotel operates a shuttle service for a fee. Getting around. London's underground train network operates to most tourist attractions. Tottenham Court Road station is 300 meters from the hotel. Buses also navigate the city. London charges congestion zone fees within clearly marked, designated areas of city. Those who operate vehicles within these zones are assessed daily fees that apply Mondays through Fridays. The money-saving Oyster Card is a smartcard that stores up to 90 pounds of pay-as-you-go credit. It can be used on the Tubes, buses, DLR, trams and select national rail services throughout London. Oyster Cards are less expensive than single fares, and daily price capping automatically calculates the least expensive fare for single-day journeys. Oyster Cards can be purchased at the Oyster website, most Tube station ticket offices, at Oyster Ticket Stops, at select National Rail ticket offices, at select London Travel Information Centres, and by telephone at 0845 330 9876.

Services for The Academy Townhouse London
Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Dry Cleaning, Breakfast in the Room, Internet Services, Fax/Photocopying, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN

General Facilities for The Academy Townhouse London
Fitness Center, Room Service (Limited), Fax (For Guests), Multi-lingual Staff, Mini Bar, Non-Smoking Room, Smoke Alarm in Rooms, Laundry Room, 24 Hour Front Desk, Complimentary Newspaper, Casino, Concierge Services, Pool, Cable/Satellite TV, Turndown Service, Barber/Hair Stylist, Telephone, Elevators, Boutiques, Wake-up Service, Iron/Ironing Board, Maid Service, Coffee Maker, Meeting Facilities, Gift Shop, Safe Deposit Box, Air Conditioned, Babysitting or Child Care, Restaurant on site, Fireplace, Safe, Hairdryer, Internet Access

Room Facilities for The Academy Townhouse London
Slippers, Massage - available in room, Makeup mirror, Internet access - surcharge, Housekeeping, Hypo-allergenic bedding availa, Private bathroom, Complimentary toiletries, Bathrobes, Hair dryer, In-room safe, Coffee/tea maker, Minibar, Refrigerator, Complimentary newspaper, Air conditioning, Cable/satellite TV, Bottled water in room (complim, Trouser press, Iron/ironing board (on request, Welcome amenities, Direct-dial phone, Blackout drapes/curtains, Electronic check-out, Electronic/magnetic keys, Premium TV channel(s), Internet access - wireless, Extra towels/bedding in room, Climate control, Designer toiletries, CD player, Window opens, Voice mail, Pay movies, Premium bedding