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Boutique Hotel

Academy Hotel

London — WC1E 6HG

Max Capacity

FROM

£130

Per Day

4.3

11 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

The Academy Hotel is an elegant boutique property housed in five restored Georgian townhouses in the heart of Bloomsbury. This charming hotel combines period character with modern amenities, offering intimate meeting spaces perfect for small corporate gatherings, board meetings, and private dining events. Located steps from the British Museum and University College London, the hotel provides a sophisticated setting with beautifully appointed rooms, a peaceful garden terrace, and personalized service. The venue's historic charm and central location make it ideal for executive meetings and exclusive events requiring a refined atmosphere.

Room Capacities

theatre

boardroom

classroom

u shape

cabaret

reception

dining

banquet

Pricing

Day rates from £130

Meeting room hire rates available on request. Day delegate packages and residential packages available. Pricing varies by season and package selected.

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi

Air Conditioning

Garden Terrace

24-hour Room Service

Business Centre

Concierge Service

Historic Building

Private Dining

Meeting Rooms

WiFi

AV Equipment

Catering Available

Parking

AV & Technical

Projector

Screen

PA System

Microphones

Wi-Fi

Flip Charts

Video Conferencing

Ideal For

Business MeetingsPrivate DiningCorporate EventsTraining SessionsSmall Conferences

Location & Access

17-21 Gower Street, London WC1E 6HG

Russell Square Underground (Piccadilly Line) 2 minutes walk; Goodge Street Underground (Northern Line) 5 minutes walk; Euston Station 10 minutes walk; King's Cross St Pancras International 15 minutes walk; Multiple bus routes along Gower Street and Tottenham Court Road

No on-site parking. Public parking available at Bloomsbury Square Car Park (5 minutes walk) and Bedford Square Car Park. Street parking with restrictions. Valet parking service can be arranged.

Wheelchair accessible