The Rookery Hotel - London
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4-star boutique hotel in Clerkenwell with honesty bar and historic charm
Amenities & Common Spaces
The Rookery has an honesty bar in the Conservatory and two further lounges, where guests pour their own drinks and note them in a bar book. The Drawing Room and the Library are available for private meetings, furnished with wingback chairs and open fires. A resident black cat named Bagheera roams the hotel, contributing to its club-like, homely atmosphere.
Rooms & Junior Suites
Each room at the Rookery Hotel London is individually styled with sumptuous antique furniture and original period features, including exposed beams and mortise-and-tenon joinery. Many junior suites come with vintage roll-top baths and burnished copper plumbing, plus high-quality linens for a comfortable sleep. Every air-conditioned room has a flat-screen LCD TV and en-suite bathroom with land&water toiletries.
Location & Nearby Attractions
The Rookery is set 100 metres from Farringdon Railway Station and a 5-minute walk from Barbican Tube Station, connecting guests to Heathrow via the Elizabeth Line. St Paul's Cathedral is 1 km away, and the Tate Modern is just over 2 km from the hotel. The hotel is situated on the edge of Smithfield Market and London's financial Square Mile, with numerous restaurants and bars in the immediate area.
Dining & Breakfast
Each morning, guests can choose a complimentary breakfast served in the elegant Conservatory or delivered to the room, including freshly baked croissants and Brick Lane bagels. For lunch and dinner, the hotel offers a room service menu, while a wide range of restaurants and bars are just outside the door. Special diet menus and wine or champagne are available upon request.
Business & Meetings
The Rookery has meeting and banquet facilities in the Drawing Room and Library, ideal for discreet business gatherings in a private-club setting. Fax and photocopying services are available at the 24-hour front desk, and staff can arrange dry cleaning, ironing, and laundry. The hotel's quiet atmosphere and personalised service make it a practical choice for business travellers needing a calm, focused space in central London.
- Honesty Bar: Self-service bar in the Conservatory and lounges
- Resident Cat: Bagheera, the hotel's black cat, adds a homely feel
- Junior Suites: Spacious rooms with vintage roll-top baths
- Location: 100 m from Farringdon Station, 5 min walk to Barbican Tube
- Breakfast: Complimentary gourmet pastries & Brick Lane bagels
- Meeting Spaces: Drawing Room & Library for private gatherings
- Period Building: Restored 18th-century houses with original features
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Welcome drink
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room view
- Garden view
- With view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about The Rookery Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 218 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 2.3 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 12.9 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | London City, LCY |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
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