The Rookery
Peters Lane Cowcross Street, London, England, EC1M 6DS, United Kingdom
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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
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stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Location - very close to the tube and therefore the rest of London. Quiet, despite nearby pubs and restaurants.
No shower, no lift
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Absolutely everything. What a wonderful hotel and experience.
Nothing
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Stunning hotel, very clean and comfortable, service was impeccable, breakfast was delicious, and very convenient location. We booked for our wedding night and were very kindly upgraded too, which we really appreciate. Can’t recommend this place enough!
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stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Everything. Amazing experience! Staff is perfect!
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Medieval style and warm staff
Toilets
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Perfect stay! I wish I could have been there forever. The staff were exceptional, carried my heavy luggage and stored it for me on my last day. The rooms were beautifully furnished. Really good location next to a station while also being quiet. Lovely courtyard for the summer. I cannot speak highly enough.
I didn't get to see the cat! Haha
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Lovely hotel. Full of character. Beautiful rooms and extraordinary comfortable beds. Staff very helpful
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Exceptional decor. Bed was incredible. Bathroom was beautiful
Nothing
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Beautiful hotel in the Barbican area with individually designed rooms full of character. The staff were fantastic, friendly, helpful and attentive, and they even made a room available for us to take meetings in, which we really appreciated. Great value for the location too. We'd happily stay again.
No parking on site, so plan ahead if you're driving. We could also hear our neighbours from upstairs and next door, so the soundproofing isn't the strongest.
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Its location, style and ambience!
The lack of a lift! A really minor quibble - the kettle had to be plugged in on the floor as the plug was a different spec to the socket nearest the table.
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Everything. Stunning boutique hotel. Really elegant.
Leaving.
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
the classic feeling
The old sink with separate hot and cold water faucets
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Excellent location and the staff went above and beyond to make our stay special.
stayed in August, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Charming buildings and the staff was great
It’s not a very nice area and our room had the bathroom downstairs……just the bathroom.
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Area information

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    • 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
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      • Savoy Theatre - 0.57 mi
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      • 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