The Academy Hotel in London

Occupying a row of 5 redbrick Victorian townhouses, this elegant hotel is a 6-minute walk from the British Museum and 8 minutes from Oxford Street.Rooms and suites retain some period features and include a complimentary shoe shine and a bowl of fruit, as well as iPod docks, free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffeemaking equipment.Afternoon tea is served in the private courtyard gardens or the elegant library. Other amenities include a stylish restaurant/lounge serving classic international dishes and a conservatory. There are also 2 meeting rooms.