The Rookery Hotel

Hotels
Hazlitt's
9.4 (132 reviews)
12 Peter's Lane Cowcross St, London, England, EC1M 6DS , London , GB

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
Fireplace in lobby
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Garden
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Fireplace in lobby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Beautiful hotel

Categories

Cleanliness
9.31
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.78
Service is great, staff are friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.82
Great location recommend half cup for breakfast very close.
Room Quality
9.27
What a beautiful and friendly hotel tucked away in the corner of Farringdon.
Amenities
9.3
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
9.26
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.81
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.68
Overall great experience, felt like an oasis of calm.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 08:31

Property Description

Experience the charm of The Rookery Hotel, a luxurious retreat nestled in the heart of London.

Elegant Accommodations
Our boutique hotel offers 33 air-conditioned rooms adorned with modern amenities, including refrigerators and minibars. Enjoy entertainment on 32-inch LED televisions with satellite programming, ensuring your stay is both comfortable and connected.

Outstanding Amenities
Delight in our 24-hour room service, complimentary wireless internet access, and a cozy lobby fireplace perfect for unwinding. You won't want to miss our daily continental breakfasts and the vibrant bar/lounge for a refreshing drink after a busy day.

Prime Location
Conveniently located just a short stroll from iconic attractions like St. Paul's Cathedral and The Strand, The Rookery Hotel allows you to fully immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of London.

Book your unforgettable stay at The Rookery Hotel today!

Important information:

  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: LHR

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-in is available

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 132 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.31
Service: 9.78
Location: 9.82
Room Quality: 9.27
Amenities: 9.3
Value for Money: 9.26
Food and Beverage: 8.81
Overall Experience: 9.68
A
Ashley family
6
Pros:

Great hotel and friendly staff.

2025-09-30 via Nuitee
D
Dr Chris
10
Excellent
Pros:

Great location recommend half cup for breakfast very close

2025-09-05 via Nuitee
P
Paolo
10
Pros:

The Rookery continues to remain a gem in London. Service is great, staff are friendly and accommodating,

2025-08-18 via Nuitee
M
Marissa
10
Fantastic
Pros:

What a beautiful and friendly hotel tucked away in the corner of Farringdon. Quirky and beautiful in equal measure. It felt like an oasis of calm.

2025-08-05 via Nuitee
G
George
10
Pros:

Great city break stay

2025-07-23 via Nuitee
J
John partner
10
Pros:

Fun boutique hotel

2025-07-19 via Nuitee
L
Lisa
10
Pros:

Friendly, attentive staff; lovely rooms; excellent location

2025-07-07 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Pros:

The hotel staff is very friendly and helpful. The architecture is great and the rooms are very nice. We really enjoyed our stay here.

2025-07-05 via Nuitee
N
Nicholas
8
Pros:

Fun quirky comfortable hotel with very friendly staff.

2025-07-04 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
2
Not great, weird plumbing
Pros:

This joint needs maintenance. Plumbing is from Victorian era. Pipes gurgling all night. WC water flush is so extreme it comes out the bowl & onto the seat and floor. Gross. Dirty carpet.

We were expecting old fashioned not defunct.

2025-06-02 via Nuitee
E
Emma
10
Pros:

Lovely little gem for a night away in London. So quiet and unassuming and very charming

2025-05-31 via Nuitee
J
James partner
10
Pros:

A real oasis of calm in the middle of the city…quiet and comfortable. Great staff. Complimentary tea and cake was a nice touch.

2025-05-31 via Nuitee
B
Brian
10
Pros:

Unique property and excellent customer attention

2025-05-20 via Nuitee
M
Mark
10
Great location
Pros:

Wet cosy place and friendly staff. Bit quirky but fine

2025-04-28 via Nuitee
B
Barry_White135 Couples gb
10
Truly great boutique hotel
Pros:

Fantastic and very beautiful quirky hotel with first class service and in a great location.
Staff could not have been anymore helpful. Room full of art and gorgeous antique furniture. Lots of choice of public areas to relax in as well.
All in all a truly great hotel.

2025-03-24 via Tripadvisor
D
Dolores family
10
Pros:

Wonderful staff and beautiful rooms in a great location

2025-03-15 via Nuitee
S
simondP7004WB Couples
10
Quirky but a perfect boutique hotel
Pros:

Very old, quirky but gorgeous boutique hotel. Staff were amazing and could not be more helpful and the whole place is an experience in itself - even a well stocked honesty bar - a rare treat these days. Don’t expect straight walls and fitted cupboards but a well dressed Georgian (I think) Hotel with amazing service. This is our new favourite London hotel.

2025-01-26 via Tripadvisor
J
James
10
Pros:

I can't imagine how you could get more character into a hotel than at The Rookery. Truly a home from home for comfort. Wonderful.

2025-01-10 via Nuitee
P
Peter
10
Unique and excellent
Pros:

Loved the Rookery. Very homely, comfortable, and enjoyed the fact you got
Breakfast in bed! Bagheera, the cat, hosted well (although a bit aloof).

2025-01-05 via Nuitee
J
joannaa395 Solo travel gb
4
Tube tremors!!!
Pros:

A weird little hotel that feels very old and run down. Staff are totally charming. Rooms are very small and the tube runs underneath the hotel which means the beds shudder every few minutes during the night which gave me terrible motion sickness.
The location is great though so depends on what matters to you most!

2025-01-02 via Tripadvisor