About this property

Set in central London's fashionable Clerkenwell area, The Rookery offers charming rooms with elegant period furnishings and free WiFi. Only 100 metres 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 en-suite 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-panelled 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the real heart of London, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Loyal customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Belisarius
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Beautiful interior classic late 18th Century architecture sumptuous environment
  • Maria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Intimate hotel, set slightly back. Our room was fabulous (we were given a free upgrade to a room with a four poster bed) Staff were lovely and accommodating. Loved that they had two honesty bars.
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Rookery is a delight, sitting in the tiny garden having a wine from the honesty bar felt like a secret gem in the heart of Clerkenwell. The rooms are so beautifully decorated, tasteful and very comfortable. The building is so atmospheric and...
  • Amanda
    Australia Australia
    Excellent location, lovely room. Had a resident house cat!
  • Brett
    Australia Australia
    Quaint and quirky - exactly what I was looking for. Super handy location almost next to Farringdon Tube with plenty of food options close by. Nice spaces in the hotel itself for meetings, working and breakfast.
  • Lorna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Rookery is the perfect hotel; very peaceful, superb sumptuous beds, deep baths, glorious interiors and wonderful staff. It’s like stepping back into the past, though right in the heart of town. We enjoyed the delicious breakfast too! We have...
  • Lynne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A lovely place to stay with lots of interesting historical charm. I enjoyed the bedside reading provided - lots of antique books that did not smell the least bit musty! Brilliant location for a concert at the Barbican (10 mins walk).
  • Eduardo
    Spain Spain
    Very special hotel, with very big rooms almost "Victorian" :) The beds are very comfortable and well isolated, so you hear absolutely no noise from the outside. The staff is really friendly and helpful at all times. Moreover, it is extremely close...
  • James
    Estonia Estonia
    Fantastic experience from start to finish. The manager, Bagheera (feline) was always around and ready to receive petting 24/7. The staff were without exception friendly, helpful and welcoming. The rooms & the public areas are all extremely full of...
  • Katy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Proximity to transport and excellent location. Feeling of luxury. Excellent staff. Nice cat!

Hotel surroundings

House rules

The Rookery takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
13 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
£45 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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 minimise noise and disturbance.

Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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