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 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.
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Impeccably thought out, very well run, thoughtful curation and placement of vintage books, antique furniture and artwork. Plus, the cat Bagheera, who oversees all with a mixture of affection and feigned indifference. It’s very peaceful and quiet, with lovely rooms where one can sit and relax, well stocked honour bars, and plenty of old books to peruse.
What’s not to like?? Great location, close walking distance to many sights of old London, steps from the Charterhouse and Great St Barts, as well as a 15 minute stroll to St Paul’s. Do ensure you are in good walking and climbing shape though, as the hotel does not have a lift! We were on the very top floor, which meant we thought twice about leaving the room for anything!
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
The decoration was stunning — full of charm, personality, and authentic English character. It’s genuinely a shame, because we couldn’t enjoy a single night of uninterrupted sleep due to the relentless noise.
The noise levels were absolutely unacceptable for a property in this price range. The soundproofing was a bad joke. Loud music and street noise blared all night and into the early morning. On top of that, the wooden floors were unbelievably squeaky — every step from the room above echoed through ours like a drumbeat. We could hear every single movement from the guests upstairs, especially their constant pacing, which made sleep nearly impossible. It was unbearable. We woke up constantly, night after night. For this price, we expected a restful, quality experience — not three nights of frustration and exhaustion. You had one job: to offer a good night’s sleep. You failed. Miserably.
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Beautiful hotel with lots of character, in a historic part of London. Tastefully decorated and staff are super helpful too. Only a few mins walk to Farringdon station too.
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Staff were really helpful. Location was ideal. Beds were very comfortable and the air-con worked well in the heat. Interesting history and spaces.
The room we stayed in didn't have a shower. It just had a bath with a shower attached to the tap. Aesthetically pleasing, but not the most convenient.
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Great, quirky little hotel, in a good location. Staff were very helpful & friendly, and the honesty bar was well stocked and a great find!
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
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Club Double Room
With a flat-screen lcd tv, mini-bar and a bathroom with ren toiletries, each room is also uniquely styled. the bed is 17th century carved oak or a georgian four poster. windows are hung with heavy silk curtains or shutters. the bathroom has restored vintage fixtures and fittings, with either a free standing bath or shower. all rooms are air-conditioned and have complimentary wi-fi, flat screen television, mini bar, safe and land&water toiletries.
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$327.35USD
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Average nightly rate $327.35 Total (including tax) $1,178.49
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  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Bathrobe(s)
  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
  • City view
  • Closet
  • Coffee/tea machine
  • Conditioner
  • Crib(s)
  • Desk
  • Electric kettle
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Free Wifi
  • Garden view
  • Hair dryer
  • Hand sanitiser
  • Heating
  • In-room safe box
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Key access
  • Laptop safe
  • Linens
  • Mini bar
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Room with view
  • Satellite/cable channels
  • Slippers
  • Smoke alarm
  • Socket near the bed
  • Soundproofing
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toiletries
  • Towels
  • Trash cans
  • TV
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wake-up service
  • Wine glasses
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Superior Double Room
With antiques, art, 18th-century carved oak beds and an ipod dock. bathrooms have free-standing baths or walk-in showers. the bed is either 17th century carved oak. bathrooms have restored vintage fittings, many with roll-top baths, overhead showers and high level cisterns. all rooms are air-conditioned and have complimentary wi-fi, flat screen television, mini bar, safe and land&water toiletries.
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Free WiFi
$383.99USD
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Average nightly rate $383.99 Total (including tax) $1,382.37
  • Adapter
  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Bathrobe(s)
  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
  • City view
  • Closet
  • Coffee/tea machine
  • Conditioner
  • Crib(s)
  • Desk
  • Electric kettle
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Free Wifi
  • Garden view
  • Hair dryer
  • Hand sanitiser
  • Heating
  • In-room safe box
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Key access
  • Laptop safe
  • Linens
  • Mini bar
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Room with view
  • Satellite/cable channels
  • Slippers
  • Smoke alarm
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Soundproofing
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toiletries
  • Towels
  • Trash cans
  • TV
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wake-up service
  • Wine glasses
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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