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The Rookery Hotel

Property class: 4
4-star boutique hotel near St. Paul's Cathedral

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Photo gallery for The Rookery Hotel

An outdoor patio area with green tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a large decorative urn.
A four-poster canopy bed with green drapes, a wooden headboard, and matching green pillows.
A brick building with a sign for 'PETER'S LANE E.C.1' and 'THE ROOKERY 1764'.
A room with a wooden panel wall, a framed portrait, a table with a lamp, a statue, and a red upholstered sofa.
A study room with a leather armchair, wooden bookshelves, a desk, and a framed portrait.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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12 Peter's Lane Cowcross St, London, England, EC1M 6DS
  • Place, Financial District
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Barbican Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Paul's Cathedral
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪108 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A bedroom with a large bed, ornate headboard, a mirror, and a portrait on the wall.

Superior Double Room

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

View all photos for Junior Suite

A four-poster bed with a floral bedspread, two bedside lamps, and a framed portrait on the wall.

Junior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Club Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a large mirror, and a wardrobe.

Club Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Signature Suite, 1 King Bed (The Rook's Nest)

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bookshelf, a chair, and a lamp.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1087 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Lobby

The Rook's Nest Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Spacious Single Room

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

Spacious Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Luxury Double Room

A four-poster bed with a wooden headboard, red drapery, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Luxury Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite

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

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Club Double Room

A bed with floral-patterned pillows and a wooden headboard with intricate carvings.

Club Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

London

Central London getaway .A stay at this London City Centre hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of St. Paul's Cathedral and 2 miles (3 km) of The British Museum. Oxford Street and London Bridge are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Smithfield Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Financial District - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Barbican Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • St. Paul's Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • City, University of London - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Butchers Hook & Cleaver - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Smiths of Smithfield - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Forchetta - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Rookery Hotel

4-star boutique hotel near St. Paul's Cathedral
As a guest of The Rookery Hotel, you'll find a library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The boutique The Rookery Hotel also features a garden, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.

This 4-star London hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1764
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Rookery Hotel offers 33 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 24-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. This London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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

  • No pets 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

How close is The Rookery Hotel to the airport?

The Rookery Hotel is 8 mi (36-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Rookery Hotel?

As of Sep 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Rookery Hotel on Sep 27, 2026 start from $327, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Rookery Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Rookery Hotel.

Does The Rookery Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Rookery Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 11.95 per person.

Is there a casino at The Rookery Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Rookery Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at The Rookery Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Rookery Hotel have a pool?

The Rookery Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Rookery Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Rookery Hotel to downtown London?

The Rookery Hotel is 1.4 mi away from London.

The Rookery Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 713 out of 950 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 950 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 950 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 950 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 950 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful boutique hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Such character in the hotel and it's always a pleasure to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ashley

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

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very historical. Everything was great staff, cleanliness, breakfast, location and best of all we got a upgrade to a stunning 4 poster bed room
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An outstanding hotel experience in every way.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

George

Great city break stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a wonderful stay. Quaint, beautiful, well located, right next to the train to Heathrow, would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ANN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to tube station. Absolutely charming and lovely place. Excellent staff. Bagheera was especially welcoming. Courtesy bar amazing best gins, too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Angeline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous room, loved the lounges in the hotel and staff were very friendly and helpful. Wished we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

John

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful building and interior design. Staff really helpful. Spotless
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Afnan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just stunning , and a very cute hotel cat
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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