The Rookery
Peters Lane Cowcross Street, London, England, EC1M 6DS, United Kingdom
View all photos in gallery
Book online now
nights
1 Room With 2 Adults Change Search
Check Rates
Room
Room
Address
Peters Lane Cowcross Street, London, England, EC1M 6DS, United Kingdom
Set in central London's fashionable Clerkenwell area, The Rookery offers charming rooms with elegant period furnishings and free WiFi. Only 328 feet from Farringdon Railway Station, the small hotel is also just 5 minutes' walk from Barbican Tube Station. With sumptuous antique furniture and artwork, each individually styled and air-conditioned room offers a flat-screen LCD TV. The luxury private bathrooms boast land&water toiletries and a hairdryer. In the mornings, guests at The Rookery can enjoy breakfast in the elegant conservatory or served to the privacy of the room. Breakfast includes freshly baked croissants. For lunch and evening meals, there is a room service menu as well as a wide range of restaurants and bars in the immediate area. Set within a row of 18th-century houses, The Rookery still retains many original features. Guests can relax in the library or in front of an open fire in the oak-paneled lounge. By Smithfield Market and on the outskirts of London's financial Square Mile, The Rookery is just over 1 mile from South Bank’s Tate Modern gallery. Impressive St. Paul's Cathedral is only half a mile away.

Hotel Services and Facilities

Free WiFi Free parking Free breakfast Pet friendly

Hotel facilities

  • Garden
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Trouser press
  • Heating
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • 24-hour security
  • Concierge services
  • Designated Smoking Area
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Wine/champagne
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Key access
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • First aid kit available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Free face masks
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Food delivery
  • CCTV security in common areas
  • Daily disinfection
  • Ironing amenities
  • Laundry services
  • Luggage storage & lockers
  • Non-smoking property
  • Restaurant (special diets available)
  • Soundproof rooms available
  • Physical/social distancing guidelines
  • Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
  • Allergy-free rooms available
  • Room service available
Click here to leave your opinion >>
stayed in September, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in September, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Very nice classic historical hotel. Love all the old artifacts and the gin bar is a nice touch. Breakfast was also very good
N/A
stayed in September, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in September, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The history, the library, the honour bars and the garden terrace. The house cat. The staff.
Stairs. Also high baths, looked fabulous but tricky to negotiate.
stayed in September, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Loved the atmosphere and antiquity of the place
stayed in September, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Beautiful restoration throughout and location was superb. Staff was incredible.
Difficult to use blow dryer with mirror and plug location distance from one another.
stayed in September, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in September, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in September, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Beautiful hotel with classic heritage Victorian vibes that really make you feel like you're in historical London. I loved the option to order breakfast to be delivered to my room each morning at the time I specified. The huge clawfoot bath in my bathroom was a highlight (though there was no shower). Very close to Farringdon station and within walking distance to several places I wanted to visit in London (London silver vaults, John soane museum, the British museum).
Nothing
stayed in September, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Charm and understated class
Nothing
stayed in September, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in September, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
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.
stayed in September, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
stayed in September, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Absolutely beautifully decorated and unique rooms. Really felt like stepping into the past but with all the modern perks. The staff were super helpful.
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
stayed in September, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
The location. The furnishings.
No complimentary coffee. Double bed for 2 was uncomfortable.
stayed in September, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
The location. The furnishings.
No complimentary coffee. Double bed for 2 was uncomfortable.
stayed in September, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in September, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Great location - central and well connected. Furnishing of the rooms had character
Only had a bath and no shower. Part of the charm but a little inconvenient
stayed in September, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in September, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Very welcoming and an ambience which ensured a relaxing stay.
Guest reviews
leave blank if you would like to stay anonymous
Month Year
Your email address will NOT be displayed on the site!
score 10 is the highest. If you leave it at 0 please fill the comment field below
* mandatory fields
Send your review!
Thank you for your information!

Area information

    Airports Show all on map »

    • London City Airport - 6.87 mi
    • Northolt - 13.71 mi
    • London Biggin Hill - 14.34 mi
    • Heathrow Airport - 15.67 mi
    • Gatwick Airport - 25.98 mi
    • Luton Airport - 26.98 mi
    • Rochester - 28.61 mi
    • Stansted Airport - 29.08 mi
    • Farnborough - 33.55 mi
    • London Southend Airport - 34.52 mi
    • Blackbushe - 34.80 mi

    Transport

      Train stations Show all on map »
      • Farringdon - 356 f
      • Farringdon Railway Station - 361 f
      • Barbican Train Station - 0.24 mi
      • Barbican - 0.25 mi
      • Chancery Lane - 0.36 mi
      • City Thameslink Railway Station - 0.43 mi
      • St. Paul's - 0.45 mi
      • Blackfriars - 0.58 mi
      • Blackfriars Railway Station - 0.59 mi

    Museums

      Art Galleries Show all on map »
      • Museum Of The Order Of St John - 730 f
      • Lesley Craze Gallery - 0.21 mi
      • The Blue Gallery - 0.27 mi
      • Andrew Mummery Gallery - 0.33 mi
      • Museum of London - 0.35 mi
      • Barbican Gallery - 0.48 mi
      • Guildhall Art Gallery - 0.50 mi
      • Barbican Centre - 0.53 mi
      • Dickens House Museum - 0.60 mi
      • Soan Museum - 0.61 mi

    Other attractions

      Monuments and Landmarks Show all on map »
      • St John's Gate and the Museum of the Order of St John - 456 f
      • WIlliam Wallace Memorial - 654 f
      • Old Bailey - 0.32 mi
      • Memorial to Heroic Self Sacrifice - 0.34 mi
      National Parks Show all on map »
      • Postman's Park - 0.35 mi
      • Lincoln's Inn (Inns of Court) - 0.55 mi
      Historical Buildings Show all on map »
      • Dr Johnson's House - 0.42 mi
      • St. Pauls Cathedral - 0.46 mi
      Things to do Show all on map »
      • Bridewell - 0.42 mi
      Famous Streets Show all on map »
      • Fleet Street - 0.47 mi
      Theatres Show all on map »
      • Savoy Theatre - 0.57 mi
      Other Show all on map »
      • Farringdon - 281 f
      • St. Johns Gate - 712 f
      • St. Etheldredas - 1,035 f
      • Hatton Garden - 0.20 mi
      • Greyfriars Passage - 0.33 mi
      • Chancery Lane - 0.35 mi
      • London Stock Exchange - 0.41 mi
      • Clerkenwell - 0.41 mi
      • Paternoster Square - 0.42 mi
      • City Thameslink - 0.42 mi
      • St. Brides - 0.45 mi
      • Barbican Conservatory - 0.46 mi
      • Sandlers Wells - 0.48 mi
      • Sadlers Wells - 0.49 mi
      • Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art - 0.49 mi
      • PrimroseHill - 0.51 mi
      • St. Mary le Bow - 0.53 mi
      • Prince Henry's Room - 0.54 mi
      • Exmouth Market - 0.56 mi
      • Blackfriars - 0.57 mi

The Rookery

Peters Lane Cowcross Street, London, England, EC1M 6DS, United Kingdom