The Rookery

Hotels
9.3 (1058 reviews)
Peters Lane, Cowcross Street , London , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Soundproof rooms
Ironing service
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Charming atmosphere
Excellent breakfast
Cons:
Bathroom smells
Overpriced rooms
Low water pressure

Categories

Cleanliness
8.59
Bathroom was a little smelly due to old pipes.
Service
9.99
Friendly staff and attentive service throughout the stay.
Location
10
A nice and quiet location, great access to public transport.
Room Quality
9.55
Beautiful rooms, comfortable and tastefully decorated.
Amenities
8.58
Lacked some basics like water pressure and a few amenities.
Value for Money
8.54
Some felt the room was overpriced for the condition.
Food and Beverage
9.59
Incredible breakfast and delightful tea service.
Overall Experience
9.58
A lovely stay, combining charm and comfort.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 19:25

Property Description

Charming Period Rooms in Central London

Elegant Furnishings and Free WiFi - The Rookery, located in Clerkenwell, offers charming rooms adorned with elegant period furnishings and complimentary WiFi. Each room features sumptuous antique furniture, air conditioning, and a flat-screen LCD TV. The luxury en-suite bathrooms are equipped with premium land&water toiletries.

Historic Setting and Unique Amenities - Set within 18th-century houses, The Rookery retains many original features, providing a unique and historic ambiance. Guests can unwind in the library or by the open fire in the oak-panelled lounge. The hotel's proximity to Smithfield Market and London's financial Square Mile offers a convenient location for exploration.

Delightful Dining Options and Personalized Service - Start your day with a delicious breakfast served in the elegant conservatory or in the comfort of your room, featuring freshly baked croissants. Indulge in room service for lunch and dinner, or explore the variety of restaurants and bars nearby. Experience personalized service and a memorable stay at The Rookery in London.

Book your stay at The Rookery for a charming and historic London experience.

Important information:

If you require an extra bed for children, please contact the property for more information.

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children from 13 years old to 17 years old stay for £45 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 1058 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.59
Service: 9.99
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.55
Amenities: 8.58
Value for Money: 8.54
Food and Beverage: 9.59
Overall Experience: 9.58
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Donald • couple • us
10
Felt like a holiday in 19th century England
Pros:

The room was superbly decorated to give a real sense of period.
The common areas were also very beautiful done.
Convenient to Farringdon underground station.
Last but not least the service from the staff was professional, friendly, efficient but unpretentious.

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Katie • couple • gb
8
We absolutely loved the hotel and would definitely consider staying there again.
Pros:

The decor is beautiful and the staff were so friendly and helpful.

Cons:

It was noisy at night. The market across the street opens up at midnight which meant a lot of noise.

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Daisy • solo_traveller • gb
10
A beautiful, comfortable and relaxing stay
Pros:

Beautiful room, loved the whole style of the hotel. Beds were incredibly comfortable as were the sheets, robes and our bath was perfect. We had breakfast brought to the food which was delicious. Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout and made us feel very welcome.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Kristi • couple • gb
9
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Sebastian • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Graham • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Staff were excellent, efficient

Cons:

Ideally, would have preferred a room with a shower rather than a bath with hand held shower attachment

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Loan • couple • fr
8
Très agréable et facile
Pros:

L'ambiance générale de l'hôtel et la gentillesse du personnel.
Le chat !!!

Cons:

C'est un vieil hôtel donc tout est plutôt bruyant

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Ex_Bus_Driver • couple • nz
9
Perfect for our weekend wedding stay.
Pros:

Lovely room (upgraded somewhat as we required a walk in shower).
Staff were excellent, accommodating, friendly & easy to deal with.
Hotel is immaculate & has loads of character.

Cons:

Nothing in particular.

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Denice • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Federico • couple • ch
10
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Sissy • family_with_children • cn
10
Pros:

非常棒的酒店，每一个房间都有它的神奇之处并且十分舒适，员工热情友好帮了我很多，更爱酒店中的小猫

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Laura • solo_traveller • us
8
A very nice hotel in a great location
Pros:

Very nicely decorated. Lovely hotel. Comfortable bed

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Marie • family_with_children • au
10
A memorable wonderful stay at the Rookery
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Bassard • couple • fr
10
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • de
10
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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BRAD • couple • us
9
Great place to stay.
Pros:

A great place to stay. The staff was very professional and polite. The room was very clean and functional. And the location made it easy to see the sites.

Cons:

Being from a very warm climate, we had issues getting the room to a suitable temperature.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Sheelagh • solo_traveller • ie
10
The most delightful place I’ve stayed in London.
Pros:

Charming boutique hotel respectful of its heritage. Well located for the Barbican and St. Paul’s Cathedral. Comfortable sitting rooms with well stocked honesty bar.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Anton-Louis • solo_traveller • za
9
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Niklas • solo_traveller • se
7
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Chloé • solo_traveller • fr
10
Séjour féerique et reposant
Pros:

J’ai apprécié absolument tout dans cet hôtel : son emplacement, à un arrêt de la gare Saint Pancras et au centre du vieux Londres, son personnel si aimable et serviable, ma chambre (Thomas Percy) était très grande et répondait à mes attentes (voire au-delà de mes attentes) tout comme le petit déjeuner.

Je suis partie en voyage solo à Londres en séjournant dans cet hôtel et tout était parfait. C’est une expérience que je recommanderai à tous (et que je compte refaire) !

Cons:

Rien.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee