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The Rookery Hotel

4.0 star property
Travelers find tranquility at this peaceful hotel retreat, or venture out to explore the vibrant Liverpool Street area just steps away

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The Rookery Hotel sits in a quiet spot near St. Paul's Cathedral, where guests can relax in the garden or browse books in the library. The lobby fireplace provides a cozy spot to unwind, while practical amenities like WiFi and dry cleaning services ensure a comfortable stay.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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Superior Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Club Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Club Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Signature Suite, 1 King Bed (The Rook's Nest) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed (The Rook's Nest)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Lobby

The Rook's Nest Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Spacious Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Club Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Club Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Club Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Located in London City Centre, a neighborhood in London, The Rookery Hotel is near a metro station. The British Museum and Royal Albert Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wimbledon Tennis Club and Twickenham Stadium. Check out an event or a game at Emirates Stadium, and consider making time for London Eye, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our London travel guide
Map
12 Peter's Lane Cowcross St, London, England, EC1M 6DS

What's nearby

  • Financial District
    Financial District
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Barbican Centre
    Barbican Centre
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Royal Courts of Justice, London. The Law Courts, The Royal Courts of Justice houses the High Court and Court of Appeal of England and Wales.
    The Strand
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • St. Paul's Cathedral
    St. Paul's Cathedral
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Thames River
    Thames River
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Farringdon Underground Station
    1 min walk
  • Farringdon Station
    3 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    64 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Castle
    2 min walk
  • The Three Compasses
    1 min walk
  • Butchers Hook & Cleaver
    3 min walk
  • Costa Coffee
    2 min walk
  • La Forchetta
    1 min walk

About this property

The Rookery Hotel

Upscale boutique hotel near St. Paul's Cathedral
Close to Liverpool Street, The Rookery Hotel provides a garden, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and newspapers in the lobby
  • Concierge services, multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, a banquet hall, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Rookery Hotel feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: GBP 11.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1764
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 45.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 11.95 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 45.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Is The Rookery Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Rookery Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Rookery Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Rookery Hotel located?

Located in London City Centre, this boutique hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Barbican Centre and St. Paul's Cathedral. The British Museum and Liverpool Street are also within 1 mi (2 km). Farringdon Underground Station is only a 2-minute walk and Barbican Station is 6 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Rookery Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 699 out of 935 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 935 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 935 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 935 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 935 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel a real gem The staff we excellent Will definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Hotel -different but super staff and interesting rooms, good location to get around the city
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a great spot. Staff was incredibly welcoming and the bed was so comfortable. I'm traveling for work and can't wait to stay here again. So much history in this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Rookery was fabulous! The building is full of history, the decor is exquisite, and the staff is amazing. We had traveled to four different countries and stayed in six hotels. The Rookery by far was the absolute best one - hands down! It was the perfect ending to our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, attentive staff; lovely rooms; excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dolores

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and beautiful rooms in a great location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, cozy, with olde English charm. The staff are incredibly kind and helpful. Quiet at night. The soaking bath was fabulous and luxurious. Get a reservation at nearby Bouchon Racine for a fancy French meal while you are here. About a 30-40 min walk to main attractions like Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square, but the advantage is that you get to stay out of the large tourist crowds.
Sophie Rood Room
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun quirky comfortable hotel with very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel staff is very friendly and helpful. The architecture is great and the rooms are very nice. We really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was gorgeous and the staff was incredible!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dr Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Great location recommend half cup for breakfast very close
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique rooms, fabulous staff (Kim on reception), really comfy rooms, convenient for travel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Wet cosy place and friendly staff. Bit quirky but fine
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anurag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located close to a tube station with some nice restaurants in the neighbourhood.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely little gem for a night away in London. So quiet and unassuming and very charming
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A real oasis of calm in the middle of the city…quiet and comfortable. Great staff. Complimentary tea and cake was a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable old soulful stylish beautifully decorated & maintained property full of charm and character- the breakfasts in bed are divine…
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

calzaturificio duca del nord

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It feels like being the owner of a historic palace for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can't imagine how you could get more character into a hotel than at The Rookery. Truly a home from home for comfort. Wonderful.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Lovely room. Close to train.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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 !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Wonderful hotel - staff terrific - would be nice to have better reading lights in bedrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Breakfast tray.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024