The Rookery Hotel

Boutique hotel with bar/lounge, near St. Paul's Cathedral

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Tucked away in a tranquil setting near St. Paul's Cathedral, The Rookery Hotel offers an enchanting retreat with its lush garden and library. With WiFi, dry cleaning services, and a fireplace in the lobby to warm up by, your stay is sure to be relaxing.
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
$278 nightly
$334 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Modern urban oasis
Discover pristine gardens amidst city center hustle in this boutique hotel. A refreshing green escape transforms the heart of urban living.
Breakfast and drinks
Start the day with a delicious continental breakfast. Later on, the inviting bar offers a perfect spot for relaxing afternoon drinks.
Sleep in luxury
Wrapped in plush bathrobes, guests can drift off on premium Egyptian cotton sheets. A minibar and 24-hour room service await for midnight cravings.

Room options

Showing 5 of 5 rooms
Superior Double Room | Interior detail
Superior Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Superior Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Superior Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double Room

Exceptional
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
Junior Suite | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Junior Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Junior Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Junior Suite | Living area | 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV

Junior Suite

Exceptional
  • 419 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Club Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Club Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Club Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Club Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Club Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed

Exceptional
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
Signature Suite, 1 King Bed (The Rook's Nest) | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
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) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
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)

Exceptional
  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Club Double Room | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Club Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Club Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Club Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Club Double Room

Exceptional
  • 182 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Financial District - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St Bartholomew's Hospital - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Barbican Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • St. Paul's Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Strand - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • London City Airport (LCY) - 36 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 64 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 72 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 80 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 92 min drive
  • Farringdon Station - 3 min walk
  • City Thameslink Station - 8 min walk
  • London Blackfriars Station - 14 min walk
  • Farringdon Underground Station - 1 min walk
  • Barbican Station - 6 min walk
  • Chancery Lane Underground Station - 9 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Castle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Three Compasses - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Smiths of Smithfield - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪St. John Bar and Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Rookery Hotel

When you stay at The Rookery Hotel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from St. Paul's Cathedral and Liverpool Street. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and continental breakfast is available daily. This boutique hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from Thames River and Russell Square. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Farringdon Underground Station is steps away and Barbican Station is 6 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 33 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast each morning (surcharge)
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1764
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 11.95 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 45.0 per night

Policies

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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

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

Does The Rookery Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Rookery Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Rookery Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Rookery Hotel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Rookery Hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Rookery Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Rookery Hotel and nearby?

The Rookery Hotel has a garden.

What's the area around The Rookery Hotel like?

The Rookery Hotel is in London City Centre, a short 1-minute walk from Farringdon Underground Station and 11 minutes' walk from St. Paul's Cathedral.

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The Rookery Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was wonderful and available in-room at a reasonable price. (5 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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10/10 Exceptional

Such character in the hotel and it's always a pleasure to stay.
Dominic, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful building and interior design. Staff really helpful. Spotless
Donal, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Great hotel and friendly staff.
Ashley, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Such a wonderful stay. Quaint, beautiful, well located, right next to the train to Heathrow, would stay again.
Rachel, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great city break stay
George, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly, attentive staff; lovely rooms; excellent location
Lisa, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

3rd stay here, amazing as always.
Jan Nico, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Just stunning , and a very cute hotel cat
Afnan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful staff and beautiful rooms in a great location
Dolores, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fun boutique hotel
John, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Fun quirky comfortable hotel with very friendly staff.
Nicholas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Just glorious. A real home from home atmosphere. It feels like you're staying with a wealthy relative.
Natalie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel staff is very friendly and helpful. The architecture is great and the rooms are very nice. We really enjoyed our stay here.
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The property was gorgeous and the staff was incredible!
Jennifer, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent

Great location recommend half cup for breakfast very close
Dr Chris, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The Rookery continues to remain a gem in London. Service is great, staff are friendly and accommodating,
Paolo, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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
Darren, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A unique hotel with pleasant and helpful staff, in a convenient location.
Keith, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous hotel in a great area of London
Stephanie, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely loved my stay at The Rookery, highly recommend it and look forward to staying there again.
Shirley, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The history in the area is amazing!
Linda, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Unique rooms, fabulous staff (Kim on reception), really comfy rooms, convenient for travel
Nathan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

We enjoyed our stay at the Rookery.
Olivier, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Flawless experience, I love everything about this hotel! Room was extremely comfortable, staff very friendly and location was perfect.
John Ryan, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location

Wet cosy place and friendly staff. Bit quirky but fine
Mark, 1-night trip