The Rookery

Hotels
9.3 (1122 reviews)
Peters Lane, Cowcross Street , London , GB

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Heating
Garden
Laundry
Luggage storage
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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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 1122 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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Isobel • couple • gb
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
10
Pros:

What a special property. Everything was outstanding. Lovely attentive staff, beautiful common spaces, extremely well-appointed room, perfect location. Looking forward to returning one day.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Els • solo_traveller • be
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • solo_traveller • be
10
Enchanting, wonderful stay in a relaxed environment
Pros:

Everything: the atmosphere, the rooms, the coziness, the helpfulness, the cat 🥰

Cons:

Everything was perfect

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Holly-Anne • couple • gb
10
Beautiful stay and incredibly helpful staff
Pros:

Absolutely beautifully decorated and unique rooms. Really felt like stepping into the past but with all the modern perks. The staff were super helpful.

Cons:

The room was a bit dark which was lovely and cozy but I struggled to find somewhere to do my makeup. The addition of somewhere with good lighting to do makeup would make the rooms perfect

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • us
7
Lovely place in wonderful location. But, expensive with no coffee or breakfast.
Pros:

The location. The furnishings.

Cons:

No complimentary coffee. Double bed for 2 was uncomfortable.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Iulian • family_with_children • ro
9
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Reyna • solo_traveller • nl
9
Pros:

Great location - central and well connected. Furnishing of the rooms had character

Cons:

Only had a bath and no shower. Part of the charm but a little inconvenient

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
10
Excellent
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Iain Ernest • extended_group • gb
10
Simply a very well run and managed hotel providing a "home from home" environment ...
Pros:

Very welcoming and an ambience which ensured a relaxing stay.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Bernhard • couple • de
10
Wenn wir wieder nach London kommen, dann immer ins Rookery
Pros:

Das Hotel hat eine perfekte Lage, insbesondere wenn man vom Flughafen kommt. Und es ist absolut charmant, ohne dass man auf Komfort verzichten muss.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Grigorii • solo_traveller • ae
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
10
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Thouraya • family_with_children • fr
10
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Danny • solo_traveller • gb
10
A second home
Pros:

The rooms and common areas were relaxing, welcoming and opulent.

Gary showed us around and was amazing and helpful. All of the staff were.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Emm Morag • couple • es
10
From the moment i srrived to when i left i felt looked after .A personal touch that is missing in the modern hotels toda
Pros:

The staff were so helpful and friendly ,the location was amazing ,easy tubes to all destination. The history in the area was incredible 💫

Cons:

I did miss having a shower .No curtsins made it messy to have one BUT the bath was fab -minor personal detail

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • gb
10
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
10
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Kyran • couple • nl
9
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee