The Rookery Hotel - London

$$$$||View on mapLondon, United KingdomPeters Lane, Cowcross Street, London, United Kingdom, EC1M 6DS|
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The Rookery Hotel - London
Peters Lane, Cowcross Street, London, United Kingdom, EC1M 6DS·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.4Perfect
Comfort9.7
Staff9.7
Cleanliness9.6
Free WiFi9.6
Location9.5
Who stays here
Couples58%
Solo26%
Families10%
Groups4%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.4Perfect
Comfort9.7
Staff9.7
Cleanliness9.6
Free WiFi9.6
Location9.5
Who stays here
Couples58%
Solo26%
Families10%
Groups4%

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
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
All visitors are offered a continental breakfast for a fee. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Turkish, Bulgarian, Hindi, Estonian, Yoruba
Building
Number of rooms:15
Former name
Rookery Hotel
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Rooms and availability

Club Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
Private Bathroom Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
Guest Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Welcome drink

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

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
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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

Peters Lane, Cowcross Street, London, United Kingdom, EC1M 6DS
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Peters Lane, Cowcross Street, London, United Kingdom, EC1M 6DS
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Peters Lane, Cowcross Street, London, United Kingdom, EC1M 6DS
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Public Building
Old Bailey
580 m
Restaurant
Smiths of Smithfield
150 m
Restaurant
St John Bar & Restaurant Smithfield
100 m
Restaurant
POLPO Smithfield
30 m
Restaurant
Lazybones
120 m
Restaurant
Three Compasses
110 m
Restaurant
Starbucks Coffee
30 m
Restaurant
Reina
150 m
Restaurant
Cubana
200 m

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FAQ about The Rookery

Which attractions can we visit during our stay at The Rookery Hotel hotel?
During their stay at The Rookery Hotel hotel guests can visit Buckingham Palace (3.6 km), Tower of London (2.1 km) as well as SEA LIFE Centre London Aquarium (2.4 km) among others.
What popular attractions are closest to The Rookery Hotel?
Guests of The Rookery Hotel can visit The Charterhouse (in front of the accommodation), or Farringdon placed 5 minutes' walk away.
What are the recommended dining options during the stay at this charming hotel?
Unfortunately, this charming hotel doesn't have on-site restaurants, but there is a variety of dining venues just outside the property. Visit restaurant Smiths of Smithfield for the taste of British cuisine (150 meters from the accommodation) or Le Cafe du Marche, which is famous for its European dishes (250 meters away).
What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the charming 4-star The Rookery Hotel?
Guests of the charming 4-star The Rookery Hotel can check in from 15:00 to 23:59 and check out from 12:00.
How much does a room at the 4-star The Rookery Hotel cost?
The prices at the 4-star The Rookery Hotel start from $316.
What payment methods are accepted in the charming 4-star The Rookery Hotel hotel?
Payment methods in the charming 4-star The Rookery Hotel hotel include:
  • сash
  • Mastercard
  • Visa
  • American Express
What room types does the hotel comprise?
The hotel provides such room types as Queen Room, Junior Suite, and Superior Room.
Which facilities are included in the rooms at the charming 4-star The Rookery Hotel?
All rooms of the charming 4-star The Rookery Hotel feature a mini-fridge-bar, tea and coffee making equipment as well as a personal safe, some of them boast a sofa.
Does the charming 4-star The Rookery Hotel staff speak foreign languages?
Yes, the staff of the charming 4-star The Rookery Hotel can speak Estonian, Hindi, Bulgarian, Yoruba, and Russian.
Does the charming 4-star The Rookery Hotel provide business facilities?
For business travellers the charming 4-star The Rookery Hotel offers a meeting room as well as a xerox and a work desk.
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