The Rookery

Hotels
9.3 (1018 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.

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 1018 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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Liam O Mordha • solo_traveller • gb
10
EXCELLENT, CLEAN, QUIET, COMFY, GREAT, SATISFIED, EXCEPTIONAL
Pros:

EXCELLENT, CLEAN, QUIET, COMFY

Cons:

NOTHING

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Banks • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Friendly helpful staff, comfortable room

Cons:

Small moan tv a little small

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Steve • couple • gb
10
A memorable hotel for a special occasion. A great experience
Pros:

The hotel was done immaculately and in line with its sense of history - but not too much. The sitting areas are welcoming and peaceful and the outside courtyard is delightful. The room was perfect and the staff were super attentive.

Cons:

The the honesty bar was a bit pricey.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Connolly • couple • gb
10
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Belinda • couple • ie
10
The perfect relaxing stay to be close to but get away from the bustling city sights of London
Pros:

This place is perfect! Fantastic location- quiet but food eateries at the doorstop and Farrington station is 5min walk away that goes to Heathrow. Easy walk to St Paul’s cathedral and across the river to the Globe theatre. Safe, clean, upmarket but also feels “local”. The property was one of the most beautiful Victorian style boutique hotels, where every detail was attended to. The facilities were high quality, the honesty bar was amazing, breakfast was fantastic (you can choose to take it in the library or in the room) and the house cat was a lovely surprise! The staff were amazing- taking our bags to our rooms when we arrived early so we could go straight up. Tour of the hotel and tea placed in the room. It was like being in a 5 star hotel with personalised service. The room was beautifully decorated with a hidden mini bar, lots of lamps, a gorgeous comfortable bed, and a beautiful claw foot cast iron bath. I will only stay here when I visit London central from now on!

Cons:

There’s nothing not to like!

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Victor • couple • fr
10
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Clare Therese • family_with_children • ie
8
Charming, friendly but overpriced.
Pros:

Lovely staff, honesty bar, mostly great breakfasts (bacon sandwiches), brought to room. Complimentary taxi from airport was a major deciding factor.

Cons:

Porridge was quite thin & watery. We loved breakfast in the room but would be good to have small table. Toilet flush was poor & toilet seat askew. No shelf in shower for toiletries. Price of room is too high.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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quentin • couple • fr
10
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • couple • ie
10
Superb hotel, can’t wait to go back!
Pros:

Amazing hotel with brilliant staff and a fabulous comfy bed!!! The team were brilliant and really enhanced our stay, thank you!!

Cons:

N/A

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Xavier • couple • es
10
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Isha • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Sophie • couple • gb
10
Charming, comfortable stay with top tier service.
Pros:

Fantastic staff, the lovely chap at reception (so sorry didn’t catch his name) is an absolute credit to the place. This was our second stay (the first being when we got married), and it was equally as amazing.

Cons:

The only thing I didn’t like was checking out and going home! Could’ve happily moved in!

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Nika • couple • us
10
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • gb
8
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Christian • extended_group • de
9
stilvoller und privater Aufenthalt mitten in London
Pros:

Liebevolle und stilvolle Zimmereinrichtung; familiäre Atmosphäre; in der Bibliothek und dem Salon fühlt man sich wie als Gast in einem Privathaus aus dem 18./19. Jahrhundert; schmackhaftes Frühstück; sehr freundlicher Service an der Rezeption; lebendiges Umfeld rund um Smithfield Market

Cons:

Schlafstörung durch langanhaltende nächtlicher Alarm in Nachbargebäude; recht warm im Zimmer, weil Außenfenster anscheinend nicht zu öffnen

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Rob Housley • couple • gb
6
Pros:

The location

Cons:

The bed was to small

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Helena • solo_traveller • gb
10
Found my forever place to stay in London. Cannot wait to return.
Pros:

The staff on reception are so kind and hospitable. Very friendly and show you around the THREE lounge areas as well as your room. Streamlined, efficient and just very warm people 😊

Cons:

There is nothing I didn’t like … I have stayed in many hotels in London and elsewhere. This doesn’t feel like a hotel. It’s beautiful. I ❤️ it!

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Gwyneth • couple • gb
10
Such a lovely change from the usual.
Pros:

The whole ambience and unique style. In a great location.

Cons:

No dislikes as such but the hand held shower mixer was a bit difficult to use without making the bathroom very wet.

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Carlo Angelo • solo_traveller • it
10
Perfect to enjoy London
Pros:

I due bar dislocati in due ambienti perfetti per godersi momenti di relax
La vasca perfetta per rilassarsi
Ma la cosa più bella che ti fa rendere come se fossi a casa è il Gatto Bagheera il vero boss dell'hotel

Cons:

Tutto è perfetto al The Rookery l'unica cosa che avrei voluto soggiornare più tempo

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee