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The Rookery Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, near St. Paul's Cathedral

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Meeting facility
Library
Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar
Library
Signature Suite, 1 King Bed (The Rook's Nest) | Living area | 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV
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

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Superior Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Club Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Club Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Lobby

The Rook's Nest Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Spacious Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Club Double Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Club Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Club Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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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.
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12 Peter's Lane Cowcross St, London, England, EC1M 6DS

What's nearby

  • St. Paul's Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • London Bridge - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • The British Museum - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Trafalgar Square - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • London Eye - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Three Compasses - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪St. John Bar and Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Smiths of Smithfield - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Hope - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Forchetta - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Rookery Hotel

Upscale boutique hotel near St. Paul's Cathedral
Located close to Liverpool Street and The Strand, 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), multilingual staff, and a banquet hall
  • A porter/bellhop, concierge services, and meeting rooms
  • A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • 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

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 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

Property is 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

Is The Rookery Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Rookery Hotel?

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 King's College London, St. Paul's Cathedral, and The Strand. The British Museum and Russell Square are also within 1 mi (2 km). Farringdon Underground Station is only a 2-minute walk and Barbican Station is 6 minutes.

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The Rookery Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 669 out of 903 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 903 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 903 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 903 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 903 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Great city break stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan Nico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
3rd stay here, amazing as always.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun boutique hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Unique property and excellent customer attention
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A unique hotel with pleasant and helpful staff, in a convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved my stay at The Rookery, highly recommend it and look forward to staying there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

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

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

8/10 Good

Olivier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the Rookery.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The history in the area is amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

John Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Flawless experience, I love everything about this hotel! Room was extremely comfortable, staff very friendly and location was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent old style property with tons of character
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

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).
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

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