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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The Rookery
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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

Museums

  • 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
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stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The hotel is stunning, in particular the communal areas. The bedrooms are reasonable with bathrooms that are lovely. Staff are friendly and inviting and could not do enough for us (including carrying bags up three flights of stairs on arrival) all staff members greeted guests with a smile and a “good morning/evening” if seeing you. The age of the building means that there is little the company can do to alter certain aspects so be prepared for some quirks (including stairs to all floors, narrow doorways etc) although having air conditioning in the room was much appreciated. There are many places nearby offering breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner and the hotel is around 5 minutes slow walking from Farringdon station. The amenities in the bathroom were fantastic. The honesty bars are a nice touch, though some greater variety of brands would increase the appeal. The mini-bar in the room looked well stocked though typically pricey for a hotel. With a convenience store less than 2 minutes walk away, there was no need to rely on the mini bar. Connections via bus, train or tube are all within minutes and the local sights all within easy reach of the hotel.
The hotel is in a busy area with (at the time of writing) lots of construction work going on and a nearby traders market which operates all night. As the glazing is not particularly soundproof the sound of trucks, reversing alarms, heavy loading and unloading of goods can be heard throughout the night and the builders get started just as the market is slowing down, getting a restful night isn’t easy. It’s also possible to hear the other guests having a shower or a noisy visit to the loo in the early hours so if you’re the type to prefer a lie in, I would suggest finding a modernised hotel. The light from the hallway was so bright it shone underneath the bedroom door all night and the wooden shutters over the windows (while charming) do very little to prevent light screaming in from 5am. If you need a dark room or are a light sleeper, be aware of these things before booking. We should have better appreciated the proximity of the hotel to the market though there is little the hotel can do about the noise of course - the place has been there since the 17th century! The bed while very comfortable was too small for two of us, the pillows were softer than a cloud so with our personal preference for hard pillows, the noise of the market and builders directly opposite we barely slept on any of the 3 nights we stayed despite being exhausted from sightseeing. These are not “bad” things, just things to be aware of, this is a business which is providing a 21st century service in a 17th century setting and doing a good job of it. Like everywhere it’s not perfect so don’t expect that and you will not go wrong if you stay here.
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Absolutely beautiful period property and decor totally aligned with the history. Beautiful lounge with honesty bag. Breakfast delivered in the room. Lovely welcoming staff- perfect place to stay when I ran the London marathon
Nothing
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Historical Inn with beautiful artwork. Lots of quiet cozy areas to read and relax. The staff is exceptional.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Historical Inn with beautiful artwork. Lots of quiet cozy areas to read and relax. The staff is exceptional.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Amazing
All perfect
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Incredibly welcoming and personable team, lovely areas for guests to relax, room was quiet and beautifully quirky, super comfortable bed
Surprised there were no egg options at breakfast
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great welcome, staff were attentive, and no request was a problem. Breakfast in the room was great. The lounges' library and honesty bar were all used. Location is great for a lost weekend in London.
Slippers please!
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 3 out of 10
Poor
Beautiful old building. Good staff, friendly atmosphere.
Noise from street was very loud until very late. We go up to London a lot on weekends, this was the worst we experienced. I realise that it is outside the control of the hotel but, if you want to sleep, cannot recommend.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Beautiful place right in the city but it was really quiet and relaxed. Staff were very welcoming and friendly and Bagheera the hotel cat added some feline sophistication.
I wish there had been tea- coffee making facilities on site.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
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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