Tucked away in a tranquil setting near St. Paul's Cathedral, The Rookery Hotel offers an enchanting retreat with its lush garden and library. With WiFi, dry cleaning services, and a fireplace in the lobby to warm up by, your stay is sure to be relaxing.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Connecting rooms available
Bar
24/7 front desk
Air conditioning
Laundry facilities
Non-smoking
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Breakfast available
Bar/lounge
24-hour room service
Meeting rooms
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Garden
Library
Reception fireplace
Front desk safe
Laundry service
Feel at home (6)
Fridge
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Television
Garden
Daily housekeeping
The current price is NZ$527
NZ$527
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Room options
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Signature Suite, 1 King Bed (The Rook's Nest)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
80 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Junior Suite
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
39 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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12 Peter's Lane Cowcross St, London, England, EC1M 6DS
What's nearby
St. Paul's Cathedral - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
The British Museum - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
London Bridge - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
London Eye - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
Tower Bridge - 7 min drive - 3.4 km
Getting around
London (LCY-London City) - 36 min drive
London (LTN-Luton) - 46 min drive
London (STN-Stansted) - 46 min drive
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 64 min drive
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 92 min drive
Farringdon Station - 3 min walk
City Thameslink Station - 8 min walk
London Blackfriars Station - 14 min walk
Farringdon Underground Station - 1 min walk
Barbican Station - 6 min walk
Chancery Lane Underground Station - 9 min walk
Restaurants
The Castle - 2 min walk
The Three Compasses - 1 min walk
St. John Bar and Restaurant - 2 min walk
Smiths of Smithfield Dining Room - 2 min walk
Pret a Manger - 2 min walk
About this property
The Rookery Hotel
The Rookery Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of St. Paul's Cathedral and King's College London. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and continental breakfast is available daily. This boutique hotel is also a short five-minute drive from Liverpool Street and Russell Square. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Farringdon Underground Station is steps away and Barbican Station is 6 minutes.
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast each morning (surcharge)
Bar/lounge
24-hour room service
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1764
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Library
Fireplace in reception
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LED TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes and slippers
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 11.95 per person
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 45.0 per night
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Hotel Rookery
Rookery Hotel
Rookery Hotel London
Rookery London
The Rookery Hotel London, England
The Rookery Hotel Hotel
The Rookery Hotel London
The Rookery Hotel Hotel London
Frequently asked questions
Does The Rookery Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Rookery Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Rookery Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Rookery Hotel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at The Rookery Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Rookery Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Rookery Hotel and nearby?
The Rookery Hotel has a garden.
What's the area around The Rookery Hotel like?
The Rookery Hotel is in London City Centre, a short 1-minute walk from Farringdon Underground Station and 11 minutes' walk from St. Paul's Cathedral.
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The Rookery Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
29 August 2024
The property was gorgeous and the staff was incredible!
Jennifer
Jennifer, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
30 June 2024
Lovely stay in good location.
Lovely stay in good location. Helpful staff and comfortable space with lots of additional areas to explore and use other than your room
Darren
Darren, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 November 2024
Very comfortable old soulful stylish beautifully decorated & maintained property full of charm and character- the breakfasts in bed are divine…
Beth
Beth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 November 2024
Great staff. Lovely room. Close to train.
Kristen
Kristen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 January 2025
Unique and excellent
Loved the Rookery. Very homely, comfortable, and enjoyed the fact you got
Breakfast in bed! Bagheera, the cat, hosted well (although a bit aloof).
Peter
Peter, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 July 2024
Gorgeous hotel in a great area of London
Stephanie
Stephanie, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 August 2024
Conveniently located close to a tube station with some nice restaurants in the neighbourhood.
Anurag
Anurag, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 December 2024
Superb staff and extremely accommodating. I had a last minute meeting, and I was given a private room. Will definitely return.
Graham
Graham, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 November 2024
The Rookery is a real home away from home. Staff are always lovely and very kind. Rooms are all beautiful and filled with character. Completely unique.
Cheryl
Cheryl, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 October 2024
Good stay
The hotel is comfortable and located nicely near Farringdon station and some fun shops. It is historic and probably more suited for leisure travel than my business trip. Regardless, I was very impressed with the attentiveness and friendliness of the staff.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 September 2024
Hotel with lots of character and history
A great Boutique hotel with lots of character.
Friendly and professional staff.
Would like to have seen a in room coffee machine but other than that it was perfect.
Breakfast was very well presented and good quality.
Highly recommended!
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 August 2023
Unique rooms, fabulous staff (Kim on reception), really comfy rooms, convenient for travel
Nathan
Nathan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 September 2022
A unique hotel with pleasant and helpful staff, in a convenient location.
Keith
Keith, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 July 2024
Fabulous hotel and staff
The hotel and staff were first class . Quiet room considering how central hotel is. Beautiful decor throughout and a cool haven of class and tranquility during a hot weather visit to London. Perfect location for train station & breakfasts fabulous- can’t fault anything - will be back !
Katherine
Katherine, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
18 July 2023
We enjoyed our stay at the Rookery.
Olivier
Olivier, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 July 2022
Absolutely loved my stay at The Rookery, highly recommend it and look forward to staying there again.
Shirley
Shirley, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 July 2022
The history in the area is amazing!
Linda
Linda, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 February 2023
Flawless experience, I love everything about this hotel! Room was extremely comfortable, staff very friendly and location was perfect.
John Ryan
John Ryan, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 November 2023
Excellent old style property with tons of character
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 June 2024
Wonderful hotel - staff terrific - would be nice to have better reading lights in bedrooms.
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 June 2024
I truly felt like I stepped back into the 18th century with modern amenities. Beautiful property with kind and accommodating staff and a cute cat ready for pats.
Chantal
Chantal, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 June 2023
Wonderful staff and lovely, clean rooms that manage to present as both rustic and well maintained. The hotel is very central and I wouldn't hesitate to return.
Nicholas
Nicholas, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 June 2024
Fab unique experience
The room was immaculate and this applies to throughout the hotel. A wonderful experience, this charming hotel is a London attraction in itself.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 March 2024
classy, nice stay. will return.
Lingyuan
Lingyuan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 June 2023
A beautiful, quirky hotel. Fabulous decor and wonderful staff. The kind of place you don’t want to leave.