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The Rookery Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star boutique hotel near St. Paul's Cathedral

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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12 Peter's Lane Cowcross St, London, England, EC1M 6DS
  • St. Paul's Cathedral
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • London Bridge
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • The British Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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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)
  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King 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)
  • 419 sq ft
  • 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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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)
  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Club Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Lobby

The Rook's Nest Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Spacious Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

London

Central London getaway .Within a 15-minute walk of this London City Centre hotel, you'll find St. Paul's Cathedral and Barbican Arts Centre. The British Museum and Russell Square are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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
  • Tower of London - 5 min drive - 1.5 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 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

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. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, Estonian, French, Hindi, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Yoruba

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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

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

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

  • 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 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 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 Jul 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Rookery Hotel on Jul 30, 2025 start from $334.64, excluding 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. 662 out of 893 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 893 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 893 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 893 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 893 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

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miles

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dolores

Business traveler, Traveled with family
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

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James, Salisbury

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Danny

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb staff and extremely accommodating. I had a last minute meeting, and I was given a private room. Will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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

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

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This property isn't for everyone; there's no elevator and there was only a shower tub. It's an old building so the floor above squeaked. That being said, the staff is amazingly friendly; very clean; very convenient to the tube; honor drink bar in library; and nice cat Bagheera.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Traveled with partner
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

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

O., Fredericksburg

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

helen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ingibjorg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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