The Rookery

Hotels
9.3 (980 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 980 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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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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Jane • couple • gb
10
We love staying at the Rookery
Pros:

All of it

2026-02-23 • 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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Beatrice • couple • fr
10
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Paulo • couple • pt
10
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
10
The perfect hotel for a short break
Pros:

Everything was perfect. The staff, the hotel and facilities.

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
10
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
10
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Marian • extended_group • gg
10
Didn’t want to leave - service was so good that we felt spoile the whole time. Bagheera was excellent company, the perfe
Pros:

Comfortable, cosy, good ambience.

Cons:

Rather low lighting in our room for reading - but we are old!

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Nuri • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Georgia • couple • gb
10
A gorgeous overnight stay
Pros:

Such a beautiful hotel, the decor is gorgeous with lots of thoughtful details. Our room was lovely, and we also really enjoyed relaxing and having a drink in the communal areas. Lovely breakfast, and there is so much to explore in the local area so a great location too.

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Anthony Robert • solo_traveller • fr
10
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Tamsin • family_with_children • gb
9
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Amy • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Kate • couple • gb
9
2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
10
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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pm–davies • couple • gb
8
A very unique and impressive hotel, but where's the kettle?
Pros:

We booked a double room for one night while going to the theatre. The team were super friendly and we very much enjoyed meeting Begeera, the hotel cat. The hotel is very cool, with a library area and a conservatory with log fires. Plenty of cosy places to sit and read. The wooden panels make this hotel really unique.
The room we had was all good, with a comfy bed, TV, and nice bathroom (with an actual bath).

Cons:

Our room had no shower; it had just a bathroom. Not a negative necessarily, I just prefer a shower to a bath. To be honest, there's nothing they could do about this as the room wouldn't fit a shower. The bath is a lovely freestanding one, but you just can't help getting water all over the floor when using the shower attachment. Also, as the room only has a bath, it's strange that they don't provide any bath foam (bubble bath) and instead give you shower gel.

The only other small criticism is that there is no kettle in the room, so we couldn't make a cuppa in bed in the morning.

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Michel • couple • fr
10
Exceptionnel
Pros:

Absolument fabuleux cet hotel . Un personnel très agréable, souriant , au service des client
L'hotel est calme (alors que nous y étions à la période de nouvel an) et la déco nous plonge dans l'univers Anglais
Room service bien abordable et de très bonne qualité
Vraiment très bien

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Lizzie • couple • gb
10
2026-01-21 • via Nuitee