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Citadines Barbican London vs The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in London — score, location, comfort and price.
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Citadines Barbican London and The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World in London: neck and neck, shaped by two hotels with genuinely different strengths.
Toss-up
Coin flip. Both hotels perform nearly identically in London — go with whichever fits your dates and price.
If you only remember one thing
Citadines Barbican London (66.28/100) and The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World (65.68/100) are separated by just 0.6 points. There's no wrong choice here — it depends entirely on what matters most to you.
Choose Citadines Barbican London
- You trust the crowd — reviews matter more to you than anything
- Your budget is the priority — you want the best rate
Choose The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
- You'd rather walk than take a taxi
- A good night's sleep is worth paying for
Score comparison
| Dimension | Citadines Barbican London | The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 90.20 | 88.10 |
| Value | 54.89 | 31.39 |
| Location | 51.63 | 69.09 |
| Comfort | 81.20 | 96.60 |
| Services | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| Overall | 66.28 | 65.68 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Citadines Barbican London takes Reputation by 2.1 points — slightly ahead.
Value: Citadines Barbican London takes Value by 23.5 points — clearly ahead.
Location: The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World takes Location by 17.46 points — clearly ahead.
Comfort: The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World takes Comfort by 15.4 points — clearly ahead.
Services: Dead heat on Services — less than a point apart.
Price
Citadines Barbican London
EUR 162
Classic Double or Twin Room
The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
EUR 257
Townhouse Double
Facilities
Both hotels
Family roomsFree WifiNon-smoking roomsWifi in all areas
Only Citadines Barbican London
Fitness centerParking on sitePet friendlyPrivate Parking
Only The Academy - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Airport shuttleParkingRestaurantRoom service