The Rookery

Hotels
9.3 (993 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 993 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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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
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Christopher • couple • be
10
A perfect sta
Pros:

Everything was perfect. Excellent location, lovely staff, charming room, and a lovely breakfast in the room each morning.

Cons:

Everything was perfect.

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Michel • family_with_children • nl
10
Zeer prettige ervaring.
Pros:

De inrichting

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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LondonKitty • couple • gb
10
Special, unique, cosy stay
Pros:

Beautiful, unique and special, tradition old worldly, boutique home.

Cons:

Shame not all the fire places were working

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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kate • couple • gb
10
2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Aliaksandr • solo_traveller • cy
10
2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Tim • couple • us
8
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Ray • couple • gb
10
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Silvia • solo_traveller • it
10
Piccolo hotel con grande charme
Pros:

Hotel in stile british molto suggestivo, poi sotto Natale era davvero splendido.
Personale molto gentile e cordiale.
Non ho provato la colazione ma ho visto che ci sono molte opzioni (anche vegane) a prezzi onesti.
Posizione ottima, letteralmente a pochi metri dalla metro e dalla stazione del Thameslink.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Fergus • solo_traveller • gb
4
Comfortable room but overall disappointing, especially for the price point.
Pros:

The property is very impressive and beautifully cared for. The bed was extremely comfortable!

Cons:

We felt very let down by our stay at The Rookery. We went for our honeymoon and let them know this beforehand. This isn’t somewhere we could normally afford so we were really treating ourselves to go. We ended up feeling like we had just paid for a nice room, not a hotel experience. We thought with it being a 4 star hotel that we would have at least tea and coffee provided, but this is an extra cost. We thought the staff might be more enthusiastic about our honeymoon and left us a note or card, or made the stay more special. In the end we just felt let down by it all, the room was nice but nothing special, the coffee we paid for wasn’t that great and there was no special attention from staff for us paying a lot of money to be there. We’ve stayed at hotels half the price where even food and alcohol are included (in London too)!

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Benjamin • couple • gb
9
Lovely stay
Pros:

The location is excellent. A great spot to walk anywhere. The room was great. Comfortable bed. Nice bathroom and toiletries. The staff are all very friendly. We were upgraded due to being a quieter couple of days.

Cons:

The only issue was the lack of coffee facilities in our room.

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Umpleby • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Super comfy bed, like sleeping on a cloud!
Great location.
Welcoming and helpful staff.

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Bas • couple • nl
7
Pros:

Very good location, right next to Farringdon station and walking distance from the Barbican, Brick Lane and St Paul’s.

Cons:

Although the hotel is charming, in the end the rooms are small, hot and not very comfortable.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • gb
10
We love staying at the Rookery
Pros:

All of it

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee