Hotel The Rookery, London
Expert reviews
“Located in a quiet area a short distance from the Barbican, St. Paul’s, Holborn and the City, the Rookery is characterized by open fires, Georgian detailing, wonky floors and bulging bookshelves.”
“An absolutely unique and beautiful 1725 townhouse, the Rookery is the kind of place where you want to allow quality time to enjoy and soak up the atmosphere.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in London.
What guests liked
- Boutique style
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
This four-star hotel is located on Peters Lane in the Cowcross Street of London, and it offers the best of hospitality services to visitors in the city. The hotel offers nothing short of hospitality excellence with its luxury and stylish rooms fitted with modern amenities and furniture.
The Rookery Hotel is housed with a line of 18th-century houses where it stands out as the highlight of the area. Even with all the renovations and refurbishment, the Rookery Hotel still retains some of its original features creating a touch of elegance and class.
The hotel is located in a prime location where it offers guests proximity to the city’s most famous and important places. Several bars and restaurants are also located within walking distance from the hotel. This creates the perfect hospitality center for guests looking to enjoy all the excitement and thrills of the city.
The hotel is 500 m away from the beautiful St Paul’s Cathedral while the South Bank’s Modern gallery is situated about 2 km away from the hotel.
The closest airport to the hotel is the London Heathrow Airport which is about 25 km away.
The hotel offers standard amenities such as free Wi-Fi for high-speed internet access, a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, a minibar and a private bathroom which features thoughtful additions such as bathroom slippers, hairdryer, and bathrobes.
The hotel offers other services such as daily maid service, luggage storage, 24-hour front desk service and a fitness center.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
24 May 2024
A Real Gem
The hotel was superb, the room was fantastic, loved the honesty bar, it was quiet but in a well served area with bars and restaurants. Big shout out to the resident cat 😁
There are no negatives to this hotel whatsoever.
24 May 2024
Will be back soon - great hotel
Excellent staff and great room
We didn't stay longer
22 May 2024
A very good charismatic hotel
Very charismatic building. Tastefully and skilfully refurbished with many original historic features kept in order. Excellent breakfast. Very good bath tube! Very helpful and professional reception staff. Good location. Charming cat! We would definitely be pleased to stay there again.
Issues in the bathroom: 1) One of the taps on the bath was leaking. 2) Toilet seat was not held in place properly. 3) no door lock in the bathroom/toilet Issues in the room: TV with no working TV channels whatsoever (broken apparently) - luckily streaming from the phone worked, no door lock or bolt/security chain on the entrance door The cleaner knocked on the door in the morning long before checkout time despite the "do not disturb" sign displayed.
17 May 2024
Exceptional
There should have been complimentary tea and coffee in the room.
12 May 2024
Excellence in every way, loved it
I have stayed previously in Batty Langleys and wanted something nearby Hatton Garden, so chose the Rookery. The Rookery did not disappoint, the location, accommodation, staff and customer service were second to none. I will certainly be back
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12 May 2024
Perfect
Excellent staff and cat :)
8 May 2024
Exceptional
We absolutely adored the hotel, the decor, the history that is respected and celebrated, the room was beautiful and the staff were amazing and so enthusiastic about the hotel. The honesty bar is also a great touch and not something we have come across before.
No coffee making facilities in the room.
2 May 2024
Perfect home from home a beautiful little gem in the centre of London
We have stayed several times before it is our favourite hotel in London it’s so beautiful so welcoming the staff are all so friendly and helpful the rooms so comfortable and the breakfast perfect we love Bagheera the cat it’s a little gem in London
That we only had one night !!
2 May 2024
Fabulous
All was great - room, location, price.
The front desk manager on April 27, 28 was scattered and a bit dismissive to my adult daughter and me. I've stayed at the Rookery many, many night over the last 5 years and always enjoyed the staff. So I wanted to let you know there is something that needs checking.
26 April 2024
Charming stay in central London
Very charming. Rooms are nicely furnished, and so is the lounge. Very kind and numerous staff.
25 April 2024
Perfect in every way
It’s gorgeous. The facilities are amazing, staff super helpful and just a lovely stay. It’s so central too.
24 April 2024
Exceptional!
The breakfast was exceptional! The common areas and the room were cozy, beautiful, full with vintage furniture and paintings. It’s a great place to relax in the busy London.
24 April 2024
Very good
The staff were lovely and polite and the crisp apples and teapot to make own tea with milk most thoughtful . Towels changed daily and appreciated being able to sleep in when jet lagged and exhausted
The bathtub with shower handle only is very difficult for anyone used to American showers to bathe in without help and even then entire floor left wet
23 April 2024
Exceptional
I enjoyed a lovely, two-night stay at The Rookery. It's like staying in a living museum! I especially enjoyed the clawfoot tub, the antique furnishings, and the comfortable bed. The staff are quite welcoming and helpful as well.
15 April 2024
Amazing beautiful hotel, like walking back in time. Small lounges made it feel like home from home.
Very traditional decor with all the home comforts
no tea and coffee facilities in the room
14 April 2024
Exceptional
Fabulous period property
13 April 2024
very enjoyable, conveniently located
comfortable, like staying in a friends home
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2 April 2024
Exceptional
The gin bar, food delivery, our room.
25 March 2024
This was a special 24hrs for us, we rarely get time to ourselves as parents - the staff were amazing
We loved the room, the style of the hotel, the service was exceptional and the details were extremely well done
Nothing - it was superb
25 March 2024
Quirky, spotless and polite.
Amazing and interesting. Staff are top notch. It's absolutely spotless everywhere. Drawback, maybe getting in and out of some baths in some rooms. Not all rooms have proper showers etc. However this minor and the staff will try their very best to ensure everything is perfect for you.
18 March 2024
Really lovely friendly hotel. Helpful and welcoming . They upgraded us to a four poster and bath .
I think tea or coffee making facilities would be nice .
5 March 2024
Fantastic place. Such a precious experience! A gateway, an escape to old London! Absolute dive into past!
Everything was so excellent! Beautiful, clean, comfy, cared for! Bravo to all the staff and hosts!
5 March 2024
staying in old London style hotel with great customer service
very cool room with old furniture, and individually decorated rooms. Old style bathrooms. Location good too as it is close to the train station Farringdon
you have to shower in the bath tub, which is very British but it causes a lot of water
2 March 2024
Lovely stay with unique charming atmosphere
Unique place with incredible atmosphere. Located conveniently near tube station and not far from saint Pancras. Staff was really pleasant and I had overall a wonderful stay!
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Hotel facilities
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shared lounge/TV area
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Food & Drink
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Outdoor furniture
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Face masks for guests available
26 May 2024
Amazing location and beautiful property! We will be back
Location, small boutique feel with special touches and delicious food