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The Rookery

★★★★ Peters Lane, Cowcross Street, London, GB

9.3 guest rating· 1095 reviews

About this hotel

Charming Period Rooms in Central London

Elegant Furnishings and Free WiFi - The Rookery, located in Clerkenwell, offers charming rooms adorned with elegant period furnishings and complimentary WiFi. Each room features sumptuous antique furniture, air conditioning, and a flat-screen LCD TV. The luxury en-suite bathrooms are equipped with premium land&water toiletries.

Historic Setting and Unique Amenities - Set within 18th-century houses, The Rookery retains many original features, providing a unique and historic ambiance. Guests can unwind in the library or by the open fire in the oak-panelled lounge. The hotel's proximity to Smithfield Market and London's financial Square Mile offers a convenient location for exploration.

Delightful Dining Options and Personalized Service - Start your day with a delicious breakfast served in the elegant conservatory or in the comfort of your room, featuring freshly baked croissants. Indulge in room service for lunch and dinner, or explore the variety of restaurants and bars nearby. Experience personalized service and a memorable stay at The Rookery in London.

Book your stay at The Rookery for a charming and historic London experience.

Rooms & rates

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Club Single Room

Sleeps 1 · 19 m² · Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Decorated with antiques and artwork, including a 18th-century carved oak single bed and Victorian bathroom fittings, these rooms are air-conditioned with a minibar, safe, TV with Chromecast technology and complimentary Wi-Fi. All rooms are air-conditioned and have a mini bar, safe, and land&water toiletries.

Club Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 22 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Each Club room is uniquely styled. The bed is 17th Century carved oak, and windows are hung with heavy silk curtains or shutters. The bathrooms have restored vintage fixtures and fittings, with either a free standing bath or shower. All rooms are air-conditioned and have a TV with Chromecast technology, mini bar, safe, land&water toiletries and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Superior Four Poster

Sleeps 2 · 27 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

Superior Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 27 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Our Superior rooms are furnished with antiques, art, and 18th-century carved oak beds. Bathrooms have either free-standing baths or walk-in showers. All rooms are air-conditioned and have complimentary Wi-Fi, TVs with Chromecast technology, mini bar, safe and land&water toiletries.

Junior Suite

Sleeps 2 · 45 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Spacious room with a separate lounge with an antique desk, a luxurious four-poster bed and TV with Chromecast technology. The elegant bathroom has a free-standing bath with overhead shower. All rooms are air-conditioned and have mini bar, safe, land&water toiletries and complimentary Wi-Fi.

The Rooks Nest

Sleeps 2 · 102 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

A two-storey penthouse suite, boasting views of St Paul's Cathedral. It has a large Victorian bath in the room, as well as a separate lounge with antique furnishings and a flat-screen TV. The Rook's Nest is a two-storey penthouse suite with views over St Paul's and The Old Bailey. The bedroom is dominated by a hand painted, four-poster bed. A huge Victorian bathing machine sits on a raised plinth in one corner of the room. A staircase leads you upstairs to an unforgettable sitting room under the 40ft spire.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
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  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Concierge service
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Designated smoking area
  • Dry cleaning
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Ironing service
  • Key access
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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Peters Lane, Cowcross Street, London, GB

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 12:00 PM

What guests say9.31095 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Charming atmosphere+ Excellent breakfastBathroom smellsOverpriced roomsLow water pressure
Cleanliness8.6
Service10.0
Location10.0
Room Quality9.6
Amenities8.6
Value for Money8.5

This was our third stay, and it was great, as always!

10.0

Beautiful room with a great four poster bed ( very comfortable ) Lovely breakfast and the location of the hotel is excellent. Staff are all very friendly and helpful. Lovely little garden as well!

JAN · GB · 2026-07-25

Perfect

10.0

Very clean, confortable. Good location. Nice design. It would be nice to have a restaurant on site but it makes up for this with the unique atmosphere and surroundings. Would return and highly recommended.

I liked everything

Paul · GB · 2026-07-25

Guest review

10.0

The hotel is very lovely, located in a perfect spot for sightseeing and attending work meetings in case you have any in the City. There is plenty of great restaurants nearby.

Margaryta · NL · 2026-07-19

Beautiful period designed interiors very comfortable and plush with amazing staff

10.0

Lovely unique rooms which every little detail covered

Nothing the stairs are doable but maybe not for everyone

Clare · GB · 2026-07-17

This is my favorite spot in London. A true gem amongst the chain hotels, but the real stand out is the staff and custer

10.0

Great, discreet location. Perfect for London Design week and close to excellent restaurants.

Not a thing!

scales · US · 2026-07-17

Good to know

If you require an extra bed for children, please contact the property for more information.

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

No parking available.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.

Children from 13 years old to 17 years old stay for £45 per person per night when using an available extra bed.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.