The Academy by YTL Hotels is a luxury boutique hotel comprising five Georgian Townhouses combined into one charming hotel that sits in the heart of the literary hub of Bloomsbury. The property is an engaging blend of modern and vintage with a nod to the lives and loves of the Bloomsbury Set who lived and worked in the area in the early 20th Century, and The Academy’s interiors reflect the casual exuberance, style and bonhomie for which this group are known.
Offering busy Londoner’s an escape for the hustle and bustle of city life with its secret garden space, a secluded West End Courtyard, guests can enjoy a tranquil getaway whilst indulging in tipple of choice after a busy day or enjoy a selection of The Academy’s Asian tea offering. For colder days, The Academy offers its Library Spaces, enjoyed by authors and literary enthusiasts over the years. The Academy is also known for its delectable Afternoon Tea inspired by Lao She’s novel, Mr Ma and Son. Putting an Asian-inspired twist on this quintessentially English High Tea, guests can feel in touch with the brand’s Asian heritage whilst enjoying a feast in the hotels West End Courtyard.
For meetings and events, The Academy offers creative meeting spaces, and through being an informal, flexible and urban townhouse setting the lounge spaces are ideal for small gatherings and social networking opportunities. The Academy team are also on hand to help cater to a range of business events whereby guests can enjoy a selection of fine wines and gins as well as canapés to over an evening of networking.
Available spaces at the property include The Courtyard which can be accessed through the Alchemy Bar and can host up to 50 guests standing. This space is complete with comfortable furniture, and table areas for informal gatherings and has been home to many a book launch. The Library is an intimate space which can host up to 10 guests when seated and is a great location for small business meetings as well as literary fanatics wanting to discuss their favourite reads.
Finally, The Genius Lab is an informal and adaptable area which can host varying sized groups for a variety of events. The space can host up to 24 guests for boardroom-style meetings, 35 guests for theatre-style meetings, 44 guests for private dining experiences and up to 70 guests for cocktail receptions and social networking opportunities.