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The Rookery Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, near St. Paul's Cathedral

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Signature Suite, 1 King Bed (The Rook's Nest) | Living area | 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV
Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar
Library
Library
The Rookery Hotel sits in a quiet spot near St. Paul's Cathedral, where guests can relax in the garden or browse books in the library. The lobby fireplace provides a cozy spot to unwind, while practical amenities like WiFi and dry cleaning services ensure a comfortable stay.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is £249
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

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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)

Highlights

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • 419 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Club Single Room, 1 Large Single Bed | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Club Single Room, 1 Large Single Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Club Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Lobby

The Rook's Nest Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Spacious Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Located in London City Centre, a neighbourhood in London, The Rookery Hotel is near a metro station. The British Museum and Royal Albert Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wimbledon Tennis Club and Twickenham Stadium. Check out an event or a game at Emirates Stadium, and consider making time for London Eye, a top attraction not to be missed.
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12 Peter's Lane Cowcross St, London, England, EC1M 6DS

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
  • Trafalgar Square - 6 min drive - 1.9 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

  • ‪St. John Bar and Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Hope - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Smiths of Smithfield - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪LEON Farringdon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Rookery Hotel

Upscale boutique hotel near St. Paul's Cathedral
Located close to Liverpool Street and The Strand, The Rookery Hotel provides a garden, a library and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a fireplace in reception and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), multilingual staff and a banquet hall
  • A porter/bellboy, concierge services and meeting rooms
  • A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Rookery Hotel have comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: GBP 11.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1764
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable/satellite channels

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 45.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

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

Is The Rookery Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 14 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Rookery Hotel on 21 Sept 2025 start from £249.0, 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.

How much is parking at The Rookery Hotel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Rookery Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at The Rookery Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is The Rookery Hotel located?

Located in London City Centre, this boutique hotel is within a 15-minute walk of King's College London, St. Paul's Cathedral and The Strand. The British Museum and Russell Square are also within 1 mile (2 km). Farringdon Underground Station is only a 2-minute walk and Barbican Station is 6 minutes.

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Reviews

The Rookery Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 669 out of 902 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 902 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 902 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 902 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 902 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George

Great city break stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely little gem for a night away in London. So quiet and unassuming and very charming
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A real oasis of calm in the middle of the city…quiet and comfortable. Great staff. Complimentary tea and cake was a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

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

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was gorgeous and the staff was incredible!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Unique property and excellent customer attention
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Great location

Wet cosy place and friendly staff. Bit quirky but fine
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel in a great area of London
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique rooms, fabulous staff (Kim on reception), really comfy rooms, convenient for travel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anurag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located close to a tube station with some nice restaurants in the neighbourhood.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Olivier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the Rookery.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Flawless experience, I love everything about this hotel! Room was extremely comfortable, staff very friendly and location was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful, quirky hotel. Fabulous decor and wonderful staff. The kind of place you don’t want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fab unique experience

The room was immaculate and this applies to throughout the hotel. A wonderful experience, this charming hotel is a London attraction in itself.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

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

Fabulous hotel and staff

The hotel and staff were first class . Quiet room considering how central hotel is. Beautiful decor throughout and a cool haven of class and tranquility during a hot weather visit to London. Perfect location for train station & breakfasts fabulous- can’t fault anything - will be back !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Wonderful hotel - staff terrific - would be nice to have better reading lights in bedrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent old style property with tons of character
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and lovely, clean rooms that manage to present as both rustic and well maintained. The hotel is very central and I wouldn't hesitate to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023