The Rookery Hotel

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

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Wed 21 Jan
January 2026
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February 2026
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 Wi-Fi
  • 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
  • Reception fireplace
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
£224
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan

Why we love this property

Modern urban oasis
Discover pristine gardens amidst city centre 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 dressing gowns, guests can drift off on premium Egyptian cotton sheets. A minibar and 24-hour room service await for midnight cravings.

Room options

Showing 10 of 10 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Club Single Room, 1 Large Single Bed | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Club Single Room, 1 Large Single Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Club Single Room, 1 Large Single Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Club Single Room, 1 Large Single Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Club Single Room, 1 Large Single Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Lobby
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Lobby

The Rook's Nest Suite

  • Sleeps 2
Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Spacious Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
Interior
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Interior
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
Interior
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Club Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

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 Arts 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 (LCY-London City) - 36 min drive
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 46 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 64 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 72 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

  • ‪Smiths of Smithfield - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪St. John Bar and Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Three Compasses - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪GAIL's Bakery - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Rookery Hotel

The Rookery Hotel puts you a short five-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 a short five-minute drive from Thames River and Russell Square. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is only 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 and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out

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 on-site 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 reception
  • 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
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These 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 lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 that you 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 on-site 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 social distancing 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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10/10 Exceptional

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

6/10 Good

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great city break stay
George, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Fun boutique hotel
John, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic

What a beautiful and friendly hotel tucked away in the corner of Farringdon. Quirky and beautiful in equal measure. It felt like an oasis of calm.
Marissa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely little gem for a night away in London. So quiet and unassuming and very charming
Emma, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

A real oasis of calm in the middle of the city…quiet and comfortable. Great staff. Complimentary tea and cake was a nice touch.
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

It feels like being the owner of a historic palace for one night.
calzaturificio duca del nord, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

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