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
  • Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
  • 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 June, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
I would return here .
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great room and comfortable bed, super clean with a lovely bathroom
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Very convenient for The Barbican. Feels like you’re staying in a 19th century hotel with better facilities! Delicious breakfast.
No lift- not an issue for us but might have been if more luggage. The room, Jack Shepherd, didn’t have a shower only a bath. Bed very comfortable but high!
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Lovely individual room, everything you needed and nothing you didn't. Great location with lots of eating options and easy public transport
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
I don’t like the bathroom format. I prefer the shower. Also, there should be a universal adapter for the outlet of electricity provided.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Beautiful place, loved the room and the historic feel of the place.
Nothing.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Beautiful property in an excellent location. Easily accessible from Heathrow. The breakfast was delicious and the staff were helpful and friendly.
Breakfast was served to the room but it might have been nice to have the option of a dining room.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Beautiful rooms, full of antiques & art. Great location
Nothing
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Loved everything about it! The room was amazing, loved the character of the place, the bed was super comfy, the staff were so friendly!
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
I love the old charm with the modern amenities. It’s just beautiful and I felt like I was a guest in another era. The bed was just amazing.. I slept like a kitten,. The food is amazing and the presentation stunning. Location is perfect for my needs. Staff are friendly and helpful.
You have to plan accordingly if you would like a dinner ( as it can take up to 1 1/2 hours, but worth the wait. I love the fact that they have 2 small bars which are based on the customer filling out their bar book as to what they imbibed. A rare occurrence in today’s world. It may be difficult for someone with mobility issues to climb the stairs to their room.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Comfort of bed , close to tube station
Was told by front desk that we were upgraded but it didn't feel like it. Placed facing street which was noisy. Bathroom fixture are not user friendly. Emphesis on upsell with little to no extras( ie no coffee in reception).
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Beautiful period decor, immaculately maintained with an attentive and friendly staff. The breakfast was delicious and elegantly served for us on a tray in the conservatory.
If you have mobility issues be sure to request a first floor room as there is no elevator.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
travelling in time, a perfect time capsule bringing you back in Victorian time. in the present, next to Farringdon station, connected to King's Cross St Pancrass, Heathrow (Elisabeth line) and other airports. Walking distance from Covent Garden. Nice bars and restaurants (Cebu is amazing, Gail) next door. Super friendly staff, especially Bangheera the black cat owning the place.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great character in a great location.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The Rookery is an attractive inner city boutique hotel in Farringdon and is very conveniently located for exploring London’s Westend. The decor is sheik with sympathetically chosen textiles and contemporary colours. The staff are welcoming and provide excellent local knowledge and London tips for guests. We appreciated the deep roll top bath..just the job for soaking away the days travel. All in all pricey but recommended.
Our room lacked a convenient power point for easy use of the supplied hairdryer and these days it seems odd that mobile charging is not provided on both sides of the bed. My partner would have preferred the door to have a separate internal deadlock but the building and fittings are from an earlier period.
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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 - 713 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 - 0.50 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