Hotel The Rookery, London

Lovely staff, great decor, very unique and cool hotel, very cute resident cat. Honesty bar was also a nice feature.

Fantastic experience from start to finish. The manager, Bagheera (feline) was always around and ready to receive petting 24/7. The staff were without exception friendly, helpful and welcoming. The rooms & the public areas are all extremely full of character. We will certainly be coming back here whenever we stay in London again in the future

Proximity to transport and excellent location. Feeling of luxury. Excellent staff. Nice cat!

Nothing, everything was great

My daughter and I intended to be Princess and Queen for my 65th Birthday. And The Rookery did it. Amazing property. Wonderful area of town. Exceptional service. The Junior suite was truly a dream come true. Thank you so much.

A Love Letter to The Rookery In Clerkenwell’s quiet, cobbled grace, We found a most enchanting place— Where time stood still, and charm ran deep, And history whispered us to sleep. The Rookery, with its stately air, Wove elegance through every stair. Each room a tale, each nook a dream, Bathed in a warm, nostalgic gleam. The staff—oh, what a gracious crew! With every smile, their kindness grew. Attentive hearts and thoughtful ways Lit up our London night and day. We wandered halls of oak and gold, Where stories of the past unfold. A quintessential British stay— Refined, romantic, tucked away. So here’s our thanks, both deep and true, To all who made our dream come through. The Rookery—forever dear— A blessing to us, that much is clear.

We booked The Rookery as a treat for my 40th birthday weekend. It had the intimacy of a large house but the benefits of a hotel. The staff were all so lovely and welcoming, the layout quirky like being in old London. We LOVED the gin bar and honesty style, so you could make a drink whenever you wanted just write it down. The bed was really comfy and the room so spacious. I also loved the TV being hidden behind the mirror over the fireplace! Baghera the cat was an absolute highlight too.

Nothing! Loved it all, totally our style.

Characteristic and fantastic location. The staff were great!

The room was slightly small and the shower was quite difficult to manage

Bagerria the cat and free cake. Lovely garden and many rooms to read and relax.

wish there was coffee available,

Absolutely adorable hotel with a fun historical theme throughout and beautiful decor. Very close to the Farringdon underground stop.

While the sink design was in keeping with the design theme of the hotel, having separate hot/cold faucets is really not useful. If you have joint issues, getting into the tub could be a challenge. There was no walk-in shower, just a handheld sprayer in the tub.

Georgian oasis in central London location. Excellent breakfast served in your room.

The hotel is beautiful and the room was lovely, spacious and comfy. The Rookery is so well located for easy transport links and its in a great part of London to explore on foot. The staff were very helpful and made us feel at home.

It is a very, very special place. Is has its challenges resulting from the historical arrangements of the room, but definitely worth trying.

quirky and comfortable

Lovely and friendly staff upon check in. Very helpful too and showed me around all of the facilities. Original room was lovely and cosy. However there was an issue with the loo so i was upgraded to a different room, which was just exceptional. And a free breakfast for inconvenience! Amazing hospitality.

Nothing I could fault really. Maybe a small kettle in the original room would have been nice for tea-loving drinkers.

Location is really good and the old antique style of the building and rooms were great.

Altogether really nice

I would return here .

Great room and comfortable bed, super clean with a lovely bathroom

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!

Lovely individual room, everything you needed and nothing you didn't. Great location with lots of eating options and easy public transport

I don’t like the bathroom format. I prefer the shower. Also, there should be a universal adapter for the outlet of electricity provided.

Beautiful place, loved the room and the historic feel of the place.

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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.

Beautiful rooms, full of antiques & art. Great location

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Loved everything about it! The room was amazing, loved the character of the place, the bed was super comfy, the staff were so friendly!

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.

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.

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.

Great character in a great location.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Great, quirky little hotel, in a good location. Staff were very helpful & friendly, and the honesty bar was well stocked and a great find!

Loved the vibe, loved the service, loved the honesty bar, loved the cat.

Very welcoming, friendly and helpful staff Lovely building Comfortable room

Nothing - all great

Everything was perfect with the hotel. Rooms are slightly small if you have got many suitcases but really pretty. decoration are excellent and staff are very friendly.

Beautifully decorated rooms, very friendly staff on the front desk. I liked the common rooms, the garden and the honesty bar. It was nice that we could have breakfast in the room or in one of the public rooms of our choice. The breakfast was good.

There was no shower in the en-suite, only a bath (with a hand-held shower attachment). This was a shame, however it did make me relax and have a bath which was a nice change :-)

Quirky, furniture was very fitting for the building. Small and intimate

Bathroom could have been bigger.

Beautiful interior with fabulous furnishings. Bed very comfortable with excellent bedding.

I loved the room, the whole hotel, and the kindness and hospitality of the staff.

I literally can’t think of anything.

The attention to detail and the lovely staff

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Beautiful, comfortable, classy. Great & welcoming staff, stunning interior, very much a grand old coaching inn. Hugely comfortable bed. Whole stay felt very special.

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I loved The Rookery! This is the second hotel from the hotel group the first being Batty Langley and I loved it just as much. It feels more like staying in someone’s home. With comfy cozy common living spaces with honor bar. And then the staff was super friendly so it made it feel like home. Also, the location was superb. One block down you’d find the tube and off. You could go visit London at any direction.

Lovely hotel with excellent ambience and experience

A true gem in the heart of London! The warm unique and outstanding service made our two-day stay truly unforgettable. We’ll miss you dearly, but I promise we’ll be back very soon!

Absolutely loved it here. Stunning interiors, beautiful room, lovely staff and great breakfast. Definitely recommend!

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Great friendly boutique hotel in a first class location - beautiful period decor, stunning rooms with a very comfortable bed and great friendly staff.

Beautiful hotel, gorgeous comfortable room with an elegant, spacious bathroom.

There's nothing we didn't like about the hotel or our room

Beautifully appointed hotel, with luxurious finishing. The staff are great too.

Everything was as wonderful as it always is.

…nothing no to line about The Rookery!