The Rookery
About this property
Set in central London's fashionable Clerkenwell area, The Rookery offers charming rooms with elegant period furnishings and free WiFi. Only 328 feet from Farringdon Railway Station, the small hotel is also just 5 minutes' walk from Barbican Tube Station. With sumptuous antique furniture and artwork, each individually styled and air-conditioned room offers a flat-screen LCD TV. The luxury private bathrooms boast land&water toiletries and a hairdryer. In the mornings, guests at The Rookery can enjoy breakfast in the elegant conservatory or served to the privacy of the room. Breakfast includes freshly baked croissants. For lunch and evening meals, there is a room service menu as well as a wide range of restaurants and bars in the immediate area. Set within a row of 18th-century houses, The Rookery still retains many original features. Guests can relax in the library or in front of an open fire in the oak-paneled lounge. By Smithfield Market and on the outskirts of London's financial Square Mile, The Rookery is just over 1 mile from South Bank’s Tate Modern gallery. Impressive St. Paul's Cathedral is only half a mile away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Laundry
- Heating
- Garden
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
Katherine
United States“I loved my time here. The staff was helpful and kind. Perfect for solo travelers, would absolutely stay again. The room was available early, and the single bed was more like a double. Very comfortable room.”- Heather United States“Bed was super comfy, staff was friendly, great breakfast and afternoon tea. Loved Bagheera - the hotel cat! Walk to underground.”
Rachel
United Kingdom“Lovely staff, great decor, very unique and cool hotel, very cute resident cat. Honesty bar was also a nice feature.”- Patti
Canada“My daughter and I intended to be Princess and Queen for my 65th Birthday. And The Rookery did it. Amazing property. Wonderful area of town. Exceptional service. The Junior suite was truly a dream come true. Thank you so much.” - Christine United States“Bagerria the cat and free cake. Lovely garden and many rooms to read and relax.”
- Debra United States“Absolutely adorable hotel with a fun historical theme throughout and beautiful decor. Very close to the Farringdon underground stop.”
- Ccs United Kingdom“Lovely and friendly staff upon check in. Very helpful too and showed me around all of the facilities. Original room was lovely and cosy. However there was an issue with the loo so i was upgraded to a different room, which was just exceptional. And...”
- Helen United States“I love the old charm with the modern amenities. It’s just beautiful and I felt like I was a guest in another era. The bed was just amazing.. I slept like a kitten,. The food is amazing and the presentation stunning. Location is perfect for my...”
Kathleen United States“Beautiful period decor, immaculately maintained with an attentive and friendly staff. The breakfast was delicious and elegantly served for us on a tray in the conservatory.”- Jacqueline Canada“Impeccably thought out, very well run, thoughtful curation and placement of vintage books, antique furniture and artwork. Plus, the cat Bagheera, who oversees all with a mixture of affection and feigned indifference. It’s very peaceful and quiet,...”
Hotel area info
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
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.
This property is undergoing renovations from 10 June 2024 to 31 October 2024 (completion date subject to change).
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.
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.
Please inform The Rookery 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.
